Apex Legends vs Hired Guns
Side-by-side comparison of features, pricing, ratings, and alternatives.
Apex Legends is a free-to-play battle royale built around squads of “Legends” with unique abilities, praised for its fast, fluid movement, gunplay, and ping communication system.
Hired Guns thrusts players into the far reaches of the Luyten planetary system, where a team of mercenaries fights through over 20 theaters of engagement. Collect weapons, scanners, and food while testing military prowess in a high‑tech adventure. The game supports single‑player and up to four‑player split‑screen multiplayer, featuring a custom digital terrain processor that renders realistic 3D views for an immersive sci‑fi experience.
Free; monetized via cosmetics and a Battle Pass.
- Excellent gunplay and movement
- Free to play
- Great non-verbal comms
- Strong hero design
- Split‑screen support for up to four players
- Rich variety of theaters and missions
- Custom 3D terrain engine adds visual depth
- Deep weapon and equipment customization
- Squad play can frustrate solos
- Grindy cosmetics
- Steep aim skill ceiling
- Graphics are dated by modern standards
- Limited platform availability (PC only)
- No online multiplayer functionality
What reviewers say
Apex Legends Reviews
4.3 (4)So much fun
Apex Legends has been my go-to lately. Strong hero design. One gripe: steep aim skill ceiling. Would recommend.
Recommend Apex Legends
Apex Legends has been my go-to lately. Great non-verbal comms. No real complaints. Would recommend.
Recommend Apex Legends
Picked up Apex Legends recently. Strong hero design. No real complaints. Would recommend.
Hired Guns Reviews
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