Pocket Worlds alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to Pocket Worlds in Consumer, ranked by how closely they match what Pocket Worlds actually does — not just by category.
How this list was built: every company here is Y Combinator-backed and shares at least one category with Pocket Worlds. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with Pocket Worlds's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to Pocket Worlds?
| Alternative | What it does | Batch | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Media Labs | — | Winter 2010 | — | Inactive |
| Precognate | — | Summer 2008 | — | Inactive |
| Newcope | — | Winter 2010 | 2 | Inactive |
| Windwalk | Windwalk is the industry leader in building, growing, and operating… | Winter 2019 | 25 | Active |
| Blue Frog Gaming | — | Summer 2007 | 11 | Active |
| Gamebytes | Chat game universe | Summer 2019 | 4 | Active |
| Simmery | — | Summer 2005 | — | Inactive |
| Melty | Mashup any game | Fall 2026 | — | Active |
| LVL6 | We make mobile MMOs. | Winter 2012 | 2 | Inactive |
| Vectordash | Play high-end PC games on your laptop by streaming them. | Winter 2019 | 3 | Inactive |
| Lowkey | Capture, create, & share gaming moments (Acquired by Niantic!) | Summer 2018 | 10 | Acquired |
| Claimspotting | Claim and conquer your city | Summer 2008 | — | Inactive |
Is Pocket Worlds still active?
Pocket Worlds is still operating, so switching is a choice rather than a forced migration. Compare on fit and price rather than urgency.
How was this list put together?
Every company here is Y Combinator-backed and shares at least one category with Pocket Worlds. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with Pocket Worlds's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.