Palworld

Palworld is the viral open-world survival crafting game developed by Pocketpair that took the entire internet by storm when it launched in Early Access in January 2024. Described by many as "Pokémon with guns," it lets players capture adorable creature companions called Pals — then put them to work in factories, have them fight alongside you in combat, or use them as mounts to explore a surprisingly vast and dangerous open world. The game blends survival crafting mechanics from Ark: Survival Evolved with creature-catching depth and a dark satirical sense of humor that never takes itself too seriously. Despite its Early Access status, Palworld sold over 25 million copies in its first month — making it one of the fastest-selling games in history and a genuine cultural phenomenon. Updates continue to add substantial new content regularly.