EPAL alternative

The best EPAL alternative for gaming duos

If you are looking for an EPAL alternative, you probably want the same simple thing: someone fun and good to play with tonight. buddie is built for exactly that, and it is built around games.

What buddie is

buddie is a place to find a gaming duo. Every buddie is a real player who applied and was reviewed before joining. You pick one, order a game, and play together, on Valorant, League of Legends, Fortnite, Counter-Strike 2, Marvel Rivals and 180+ other games. Some buddies also offer just chatting.

Why players pick buddie

  • Hear them before you order. Many buddies have a voice intro on their card. Press play, then decide.
  • Find by game, rank and role. Each game has its own page, like Valorant LFG and LoL LFG, with buddies by rank and role.
  • Message first. Not sure yet? Send a message and talk before you order.
  • One room per order. Every order opens a room for the two of you: chat, voice call and screen sharing, right on the site.
  • Your credits are protected. The buddie is paid only after the order is done. If something goes wrong, open a ticket and support looks at it.
  • Real reviews. Only customers who finished an order can leave a review.

How it works

  1. Find your buddie. Browse by game, see who is online, hear their voice.
  2. Order a game. Pay with credits (1 credit = 1 USD). The order opens your room.
  3. Play together. Call on buddie or in game. When you are done, leave a review.

Questions people ask

Is buddie like EPAL?

Both connect you with gamers to play with. buddie is built around games: you find a duo by game, rank and role, hear their voice first, and play in an order room with voice call and screen sharing.

How do I pay?

You top up credits (1 credit = 1 USD) by card, PayPal or crypto, and pay for orders with them. The buddie gets paid after the order is finished.

Which games are on buddie?

More than 180, from Valorant and League of Legends to Fortnite, Counter-Strike 2 and Marvel Rivals.

Can I become a buddie?

Yes. If you are 18 or older and love games, apply on the Become a buddie page. Every application is reviewed.