Party royale game

Party Royale Games are a subgenre of video games focused on multiplayer competitions in elimination-based mini-games. They combine casual fun with a light-hearted yet challenging atmosphere, often inspired by physical competition TV shows like Wipeout and Takeshi's Castle. These games are designed to be accessible to players of all ages, offering quick and engaging rounds.

Party Royale Games
Platform(s)	PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PC, Android, iOS
Release	2018 – present
Genre(s)	Multiplayer Party Games
Mode(s)	Multiplayer

General features

Games in this genre feature fast-paced matches where dozens of players compete in unique challenges. Key characteristics include:

• Massive Multiplayer: Matches with dozens of players competing simultaneously.
• Varied Mini-Games: Each round features different challenges, such as races, survival, or skill-based competitions.
• Round-by-Round Elimination: Players are progressively eliminated until only one winner remains.
• Colorful Visuals and Comedic Characters:** The aesthetics are typically vibrant, designed to create funny and memorable moments.
• Accessibility: Mechanics are simple and easy to learn but hard to master.

Notable games

Examples representative of this genre include:

Fall Guys

Fall Guys is one of the most prominent examples of the *Party Royale* genre. Released in 2020, it was initially developed by Mediatonic and is now published by Epic Games following their acquisition in 2021. Originally supporting up to 60 players, the player limit was reduced to 40 in certain modes to optimize and balance newly introduced rounds.

In 2024, Fall Guys received a major update called Fall Force, adding new rounds such as "Breezy Buddies" and "Cubic Conundrum" and introducing creative tools for players to design their own custom levels.

The game also introduced a Creative Mode, allowing players to craft their own arenas and challenges using a wide range of objects and tools, such as moving platforms and customizable obstacles.

Gang Beasts

Gang Beasts is another example within the party royale genre, focusing on humorous physical brawls in multiplayer arenas. Each player controls gelatinous characters engaging in hand-to-hand combat until only one survives.

Totally Reliable Delivery Service

In Totally Reliable Delivery Service, players either cooperate or compete to deliver packages in a world filled with comedic physical traps and obstacles. While not strictly an elimination-based competition, the shared chaos brings it closer to the spirit of party royale games.

Human: Fall Flat

Human: Fall Flat is a physics-based puzzle game where players control clumsy characters to solve challenges cooperatively. Gameplay is characterized by unpredictability and humor, with levels requiring cooperation that can often be humorously sabotaged by the players themselves.

Creative mode and customization

With the rising popularity of party royale games, many developers have incorporated creative modes into their titles. In the case of Fall Guys, players can design their own rounds using a simple and intuitive interface. This includes options to modify background settings, add obstacles like moving punches, and adjust platform physics. These updates give players more control and extend the game's longevity by offering increasingly personalized experiences.

See also

• Battle royale game
• Multiplayer
• Mediatonic
• Epic Games