Apex Legends vs Vigilante 8
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.
Set in an alternate 1975, Vigilante 8 pits the heroic Vigilantes against the ruthless Coyotes in a battle for control of America’s oil resources. Players choose from a roster of heavily armed vehicles and fight across deserts, mountains and farmlands, using a mix of weapons and power‑ups to dominate the battlefield. The story follows Convoy’s rag‑tag crew as they clash with Sid Burn’s terrorist gang, while both sides vie for secret UFO‑derived technology hidden at Site‑4. With split‑screen multiplayer and a single‑player campaign, the game delivers chaotic, fast‑paced action for up to four players.
Free; monetized via cosmetics and a Battle Pass.
- Excellent gunplay and movement
- Free to play
- Great non-verbal comms
- Strong hero design
- Exciting split‑screen multiplayer
- Varied vehicle roster with distinct abilities
- Rich alternate‑history setting
- Wide selection of weapons and power‑ups
- Squad play can frustrate solos
- Grindy cosmetics
- Steep aim skill ceiling
- Graphics dated by modern standards
- Limited online functionality
- Uneven AI difficulty
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.
Vigilante 8 Reviews
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