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Monster Hunter Nowย has been released as the newest AR game byย Niantic. Now, players can bringย Monster Hunterย to the real world, taking down classic monsters on their morning walks. Similar toย Pokemon Go,ย Monster Hunter Nowย gives players the chance to combine healthy exercise with engaging gameplay. Hunting each monster down is very satisfying and captures the franchise well in a mobile format. However, there are times when players are looking for a break from the new Niantic release. Whether players are looking for a similar game, they can play while relaxing at home or more AR games to mix up their daily walks, here are five games to try out if you likeย Monster Hunter Now.
Pokemon Go

Anyone familiar with the company Niantic most likely knows ofย Pokemon Go.ย Niantic specializes in AR games, combining reality with gameplay to create a more immersive experience. The best release to take advantage of this formula isย Pokemon Goย itself. In thisย Pokemonย spinoff, players can find and catch Pokemon by walking around in real life. While walking, players have the chance to encounter and catch Pokemon on their journeys. By using your phone’s camera and AR technology,ย Pokemon Goย places the Pokemon right in front of you. Forย Monster Hunter Nowย players, you’ll see tons of similarities here, like the map layout, UI, and more. If you love the AR aspects ofย Monster Hunter Now, Pokemon Goย is another great game.
Pikmin Bloom

Followingย Pokemon Go,ย we haveย Pikmin Bloom,ย another Niantic game. Inย Pikmin Bloom,ย players can plant and grow Pikmin through the power of walking. After walking a certain amount of steps, players can then send them on expeditions for fruit and clearing obstacles. In terms of gameplay,ย Pikmin Bloomย is a much more hands-off experience than bothย Pokemon Goย andย Monster Hunter Now.ย Generally, players will plant their seeds, set their Pikmin, and simply put their phones away and enjoy their walk. Players who like the walking aspects ofย Monster Hunter Nowย but don’t want to be on their phones the whole time should give this game a try.
Genshin Impact

Moving away from AR games, we haveย Genshin Impact. Genshin Impactย is a massively popular Gacha game created by HoYoverse. Overall,ย Genshinย specifically focuses on action-RPG gameplay. Players will fight enemies using parties of four unique characters in fast-paced battles while exploring a massive open world. Compared toย Monster Hunter Now, Genshin Impactย has much more depth to its combat, but fighting in either release has a similar vibe. While you do lose the real-world connection,ย Genshin Impact’sย open world makes up for it with its virtual exploration of the massive world of Teyvat. In terms of mobile gaming,ย Genshin Impactย is the perfect game for players who loveย Monster Hunter Now.
Yeager: Hunter Legend

For a more traditional monster-hunting experience, players should look no further thanย Yeager: Hunter Legends.ย Although many games have attempted to copy theย Monster Hunterย formula, none have gotten as close asย Yaeger: Hunter Legend.ย Whileย Monster Hunter Nowย takes a different approach to combat due to its AR capabilities,ย Yeagerย features 3D ARPG combat and weapon types that are more reminiscent of the original series. Unlikeย Monster Hunter, Yeagerย has a sci-fi style, giving fans a much-needed break from traditional fantasy. For players looking for a mobile alternative to games likeย Monster Hunter Riseย orย Monster Hunter World, Yeagerย may be an excellent choice.
Monster Hunter Stories

Finally, keeping in the same universe of games,ย Monster Hunter Storiesย is an excellent alternative toย Monster Hunter Now.ย While this entry isn’t free like the others, it gives plenty of value for its cost. Taking players further into theย Monster Hunterย universe,ย Monster Hunter Storiesย allows players to hatch and raise ferocious beasts to fight alongside. Rather than ARPG-style combat likeย Monster Hunter Now,ย this game takes a turn-based approach. Plus,ย Monster Hunter Storiesย has a great narrative and tons of content to keep players engaged for a long time. Although this may take a bit of getting used to,ย Monster Hunter Storiesย is perfect for players who love the monsters and story of the new AR release and want to learn more.