5 Best Augmented Reality Games Like Pokemon Go for Android/ iPhone Worth Installing Soon on Your Mobile And Immediately Add The Wow! Feeling: Augrealitypedia

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Are you feeling exhausted with your routine work? Then, Augmented Reality can make you feel relaxed. Today, I will discuss the use of Augmented Reality in video games. Yes, Augmented Reality games can immediately add the wow! feeling to your Android / iPhone.

Nevertheless to mention that, you would love to play these AR games in your leisure time. So, can you name any Augmented Reality game?

Yes, you are absolutely correct! Pokémon Go is one of the most popular AR games. And, I know that you have already enjoyed this fantastic video game. Wait, I have few more exciting AR games similar to Pokémon Go for you to explore.

But, before proceeding for the list of 5 Best Augmented Reality games like Pokémon Go, let me explain the awesomeness of Pokémon Go for the first time “AR-Gamers“.

Pokémon Go ( Android / iOS ) :-

Well, you must have heard about this well-known Location-based Augmented Reality game, Pokémon Go. In this game, you have to discover and catch Pokémon. Pokémon are the virtual characters of the game that exist in different locations in your real world. So, how to find and catch them?

Well, after you install this AR game from a Google Play store or Apple Store, 1st step is to create a Pokémon account or else you can use your google account. Then, you can create and customize one character to represent yourself into the game.

Now, the fun begins! Just roam around various streets, parks and even your gym to find and catch different types of Pokémon’s characters, visible through your mobile. Once you start playing the game, you will come across the various levels to find and catch Pokémon.

And, this would definitely be very adventurous and challenging for you as a gamer. Do check below YouTube video and feel the awesomeness of this AR-based video game.

So, you have enjoyed the Pokémon Go to the fullest. Now, let’s move ahead and enter into the amazing world of few more Augmented Reality Games similar to Pokémon Go.

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5 of the best Augmented Reality Games like Pokémon Go

Undoubtedly, Pokémon Go is one of the most popular Augmented reality game that everyone love to play. But, are you willing to try some other AR games similar to Pokémon go and feel the amazing Augmented Reality technology?

Then, you are at the right place. Just install any AR game from below list on your Android / iPhone.

#1. Paintball Arena ( Android )

Paintball Arena is one of the interesting Augmented Reality games you will love to play. You can download this free AR game from Google play store.

Just install it on your mobile device and enjoy. It’s a multiplayer video game that means you can play this AR game along with your friends. So, how to play?

Well, the game requires a Wi-Fi connection. And, the 1st step after you install the game is to select the colour of your friend shirts. Then, point your smart-phone towards your friend and throw the virtual paintballs towards them.

And, if you hit the target correctly, your phone will vibrate and flash. Thus, earn the points by hitting correctly and upgrade your weapons. And yes! don’t forget to reload the gun by just shaking your smartphone.

Moreover, before you actually start playing this AR game with your friends, you can also practice and gain experience in its single player mode.

#2. Ingress ( Android / iOS )

Ingress is developed by Niantic Lab, the developer company of Pokémon Go. This AR game was launched in 2013. In fact, this location-based Augmented reality game was the base for the origin of Pokémon Go. Similar to the game like Pokémon Go, to play this game, you have to walk around and physically visit the real places.

And, yes! this AR game is all about working in a team to achieve a single goal. Team members can be placed anywhere in the world. But, what’s the goal of this AR game?

OK, as an individual, when you and other players install the game and move around to a specific location, each one of you can access and claim portals (specific monuments, sculptures, etc. are designated as portals in the game).

Now, as a team, you all have to link all portals in a triangular format. The team, which covers the largest area win the game. Below YouTube video will certainly let you enter into the gaming world of Ingress.

#3. ARBasketball ( Android )

ARBasketball is one of the Augmented reality games, especially for those who love to play basketball. You can download it from google play store or Apple store. This AR game allows to place a virtual Basketball hoop anywhere you wish.

And, for that you have to first download and print an AR marker freely available on its website. Just, place this marker and scan it through your smart-phone. And, voila! a virtual hoop pops up on the screen in the real-time. Throw the ball in this hoop by swiping the screen of your device.

Moreover, if you love challenging games, you can also play it in multi player mode. Thus, enjoy this augmented reality game, earn points and match yours with other online players.

#4. Toy Car RC ( iOS )

Toy Car RC is one of the best Augmented reality games, especially developed for kids. You can freely download it from Apple store. This game literally bridges the gap between the virtual and real world.

Using this AR game, your kids can drive a virtual car in their rooms. And, for that, like other marker-based AR games, AR-markers (AR code) need to be printed and place anywhere you wish.

Thus, just scan this marker with your smart-phone and convert any place as your kid’s playground. And, yes! be ready to allow your kid to drive the virtual car with full of adventures.

Do check below YouTube video to see this awesome Augmented reality game in action.

#5. Real Strike ( iOS )

Real Strike is one of the popular Augmented Reality games, designed for those who love shooting in the virtual battlefield. This AR-based video game converts your surroundings into a military base. It provides you an option to select any weapon from the list of 62 virtual guns.

In fact, this app is the world’s first Augmented reality First-person shooting (FPS) game. Do check below YouTube video to see it in action.

Moreover, while playing this Augmented reality game at night, you can also use thermal and night vision for your shooting mission.

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Wrapping up

In summary, I can say that unlike other conventional video games, Augmented Reality Games similar to Pokemon go allow (rather I can say force) you interact with your real environment. And, this is the real benefit of playing AR games.

Here, you are not glued to the screen of your smart-phone rather you walk around and meet the new people in the real life. Nevertheless to mention that AR-based video games like Pokémon Go are the perfect combination of entertainment and physical exercise.

That’s all from my side. In the comment section, let me know which AR game you have liked the most? And, If you like my post, do share it with your friends. Also, to keep updated about Augmented reality, don’t forget to subscribe to my website. Additionally, visit my Facebook page and do follow @Augrealitypedia on Twitter.

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