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Palworld — Overview & Info | bestof.games

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Palworld

Open-world survival with cute (and useful) companions.

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Developer: Pocketpair
Publisher: Pocketpair
Release: July 9, 2026
Platforms: Windows

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Palworld Review — Creature Collection, Guns & Automation That Hooks You

Palworld is imperfect and a little messy, but it’s also one of the most inventive creature-collector hybrids I’ve played.

Published July 10, 2026

8.4/10

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Very Positive

94.5%

Steam recommendations: 453,905 positive, 26,219 negative

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+417 net review-count change since the previous checkNet review-count velocity: 15.89 per hour

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Palworld 1.0 Is Here: Pocketpair's Indie Team Delivers the Full Release After 2.5 Years in Early Access
On July 10, 2026, Pocketpair officially launched Palworld 1.0 — ending 2.5 years of Early Access. The update brings 72 new Pals, a redesigned open world with World Tree and Sky Islands, new Awakening and Mutation mechanics, and an expanded story. The price stays at $20.99.
July 11, 2026

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Palworld Review — Creature Collection, Guns & Automation That Hooks You

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Palworld 1.0 Is Here: Pocketpair's Indie Team Delivers the Full Release After 2.5 Years in Early Access