List of geolocation-based video games


This is a list of geolocation-based video games, also known as location-based video games. The games on this list typically run on a mobile phone using GPS for geolocation. Some games on this list also have augmented reality features.
TitlePlatformDeveloper/PublisherRelease dateNotes
SideQuestWebRain Ungert2026-01-29
BotFightersSMSIt's Alive Mobile Games AB!2001-03-14One of the first location-based games
Xyber MechSMSone2tribe2005-04-20Was available on Polish GSM network Plus GSM. Discontinued in 2009.
SpecTrekAndroidGames4All2009
Shadow CitiesiOSGrey Area2010Discontinued
Turf (video game)iOS, AndroidAndrimon2010-07-10
Ingress & Ingress PrimeiOS, AndroidNiantic2013-12-14Has augmented reality functionality and real-world events.
ColorsGizmondo, iOS, AndroidIndie StudiosN/AGame was cancelled and later released separately
Pokémon GoiOS, AndroidNiantic2016-07-06Also has augmented reality functionality
MagussiOS, AndroidMawa2018-02Discontinued
Jurassic World AliveiOS, AndroidLudia2018
Ghostbusters WorldiOS, AndroidNextAge2018Discontinued
The Walking Dead: Our WorldiOS, AndroidNext Games2018Discontinued
Harry Potter: Wizards UniteiOS, AndroidNiantic, WB Games San Francisco2019Discontinued
Dragon Quest WalkiOS, AndroidCOLOPL, Square Enix2019Available in Japan only
Let's Hunt MonstersiOS, AndroidTiMi Studio Group, Tencent Games2019
Five Nights at Freddy's AR: Special DeliveryiOS, AndroidIllumix2019Discontinued
Minecraft EarthiOS, AndroidMojang Studios2019Discontinued
WeWardiOS, AndroidWeWard2019Step tracker with geolocation additions
Catan: World ExplorersiOS, AndroidNiantic, Catan GmbH2020Discontinued
Pikmin BloomiOS, AndroidNiantic2021Collaboration with Nintendo
Transformers: Heavy MetaliOS, AndroidNianticN/ACancelled in 2022 before real launch.
Parallel KingdomiOS, AndroidPerBlue2008Discontinued 2014