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Home»Game Features»5 Games To Play if You Like Pikmin 4

5 Games To Play if You Like Pikmin 4

Pikmin 4ย has finally been released to massive fanfare and praise. After 10 long years of waitingย Pikminย fansย have received the newest entry of theย Pikminย franchise. Sporting tons of…

Ryan ClouseBy Ryan ClouseJuly 22, 20234 Mins Read
For any player who wants an alternative to the Pikmin series, here are the best games to play if you like Pikmin 4.
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  • 5. Patapon
  • 4. Lemmings
  • 3. Minecraft Legends
  • 2. The Wild at Heart
  • 1. Mario + Rabbids Series
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Pikmin 4ย has finally been released to massive fanfare and praise. After 10 long years of waitingย Pikminย fansย have received the newest entry of theย Pikminย franchise. Sporting tons of new content, modes, and Pikmin,ย Pikmin 4ย is a worthy entry in the series. However, sometimes players are looking for something a little different than the usualย Pikminย gameplay. Whether they have already finished the newestย Pikminย game or are looking for something new, there are many great alternatives to theย Pikminย series. Plenty of games out there matchย Pikminย in both fun strategy gameplay and cute art style. Here are our picks for the best games to play if you likeย Pikmin 4.ย 

5. Patapon

Patapon is a great experience if you like Olimar's adventures.
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Pataponย is a classic 2007 PSP game that is an excellent experience if you likeย Pikmin 4.ย The title is a rhythm-strategy fusion game where players command an army of warriors as they charge into battle. Much likeย Pikmin,ย playersย won’t have direct control over the units. Instead, they can issue orders by playing a drum to the beat. Timing is key inย Patapon,ย as playing correct rhythms can give your troops additional power.

Additionally, the art style has a cute charm thatย Pikminย players should already be familiar with. Outside of a similar playstyle, players will also need to construct a base to upgrade units and provide buffs. This mechanic is similar toย Pikmin’sย new base building that was added to the newest entry.

4. Lemmings

Lemmings is a great strategy/puzzle game.
Image Source: DMA Design

Next up isย Lemmings,ย another great game to try for those who likeย Pikmin 4. Lemmingsย is a strategy-puzzle game where players must guide a legion of Lemmings to reach the end of the level. However, many obstacles are in the way between the lemmings and victory. Players will need to use specialized lemmings to complete each level.ย 

Similar toย Pikmin, Lemmingsย is a game about setting your units on a path and watching them go. Once we send off the lemmings, they will travel on their own. Players who enjoy commanding a Pikmin swarm from point A to B would love this kind of gameplay. Additionally, much like Pikmin,ย the lemmings are adorably designed. As a result, losing either a Pikmin or a lemming can be devastating in either series.

3. Minecraft Legends

Minecraft Legends is a great strategy game to try if you like Pikmin 4.
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For fans of the real-time strategy aspects ofย Pikmin 4,ย you may like to tryย Minecraft Legends. In thisย Minecraftย spin-off, players must build bases and raise armies to defeat their opponents in battle. For devotedย Minecraftย players, seeing and commanding all the different mobs in battle should be already engaging enough.ย 

Minecraft Legendsย also handles similar toย Pikmin 4ย control-wise. Your army will follow you around in a large group formation behind you. Once players send them to attack, they will swarm the enemies and attack them. For any player that loves the gameplay ofย Pikmin, Minecraft Legendsย is a great alternative.

2. The Wild at Heart

The Wild At Heart is an awesome experience that takes inspiration from Nintendo's franchise.
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Next,ย The Wild at Heartย is an amazing indie game choice for anyone who likedย Pikmin 4.ย Playstyle-wise,ย The Wild at Heartย is a spiritual successor toย Pikmin.ย The games handle almost identically, with the protagonist commanding a herd of quirky creatures. However, on the surface, the two games seem identical. Beneath the hood, they are quite different. For example,ย The Wild at Heartย has less of a focus on strategy and combat thanย Pikminย does.

Overall, this creates a less stressful experience than during games likeย Pikmin 4.ย Additionally, the art style goes in a completely different direction. Despite being different,ย The Wild at Heartย is still an awesome game forย Pikmin fans to try.

1. Mario + Rabbids Series

Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battles is a great choice for players who like Pikmin 4.
Image Source: Ubisoft

Finally, the best game to try if you likeย Pikmin 4ย is theย Mario + Rabbidsย series.ย Mario + Rabbidsย is a series of tactical turn-based strategy games starring Mario and friends alongside Ubisoft’s Rabbids. Although the playstyles ofย Pikminย andย Mario + Rabbidsย are very different, both are perfect for casual strategy game fans.ย 

For games similar toย Pikmin,ย Mario + Rabbidsย certainly fits the bill. On top of this, the tone of both games is light-hearted and fun, and a similar vibe to a cartoon. The cutscenes ofย Mario + Rabbidsย are memorable and extremely funny. Though it may take some time to get used to,ย Mario + Rabbidsย is worth trying if you had any fun at all playingย Pikmin 4.

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