RAID is a turn-based dark fantasy RPG from Plarium Global Ltd built around collecting heroes. You summon over 800 Champions from 16 factions, fight the dark lord Siroth's forces, and test your squad against other players in the multiplayer Arena. It is free to play, rated Teen, and has no ads, though in-app purchases are offered.
First steps after install: campaign, Bastion and your first Champions
The game needs Android 7.1 or higher, and the current version is 11.85.5. The story campaign is the natural starting point. It runs across 12 locations and is fully voiced, according to the publisher.
Your Champions come from 16 factions, and the Bastion is your personal fortress. The developer says you upgrade it to manage Shards and to prepare heroes for dungeon runs, Arena fights and the campaign. Equipping artifacts and ranking up heroes follows from there, since both unlock stronger skills.
Where RAID is strongest: 800+ heroes, bosses and the PvP Arena
The roster is the main draw. The game lists more than 800 heroes, and the publisher mentions over a million possible Champion builds. That gives the turn-based combat a lot of room for team planning.
Boss fights are named in the description: the Magma Dragon, the Fire Knight and the Ice Golem. Beating them in dungeons gives loot, XP and special Champion drops, and you can repeat them for better gear.
There is also a multiplayer side. The PvP Arena pits your team against other players for special gear, and Clans can take on the Demon Lord together and enter Clan tournaments. The publisher also points to 3D hero models and thousands of skill animations.
Who should look at Hero Wars, Summoners War or Idle Heroes instead
RAID is free to install with in-app purchases, and it shows no ads. If you want a game with no spending pressure at all, check the in-game store first to see how purchases affect progress.
Players after a lighter or more passive format may prefer Idle Heroes. Those who want another collection RPG with a different faction setup can compare Hero Wars, Summoners War, Fire Emblem Heroes, Mythic Heroes or GODDESS OF VICTORY. Treat these as names worth checking rather than verified matches.
RAID pros and cons
Pros
- Over 800 heroes across 16 factions give plenty of team variety
- 12 voiced campaign locations provide a long single-player path
- PvP Arena and Clan tournaments cover multiplayer play
- No ads are listed for the game
- Google Play shows a 4.6 rating from about 2.3 million ratings
Cons
- In-app purchases are present
- The Teen content rating may not suit younger players
- Recent changes are not easy to follow, since the app publishes no changelog
- Available through Google Play only
Is RAID safe?
RAID is published by Plarium Global Ltd under the package ID com.plarium.raidlegends. It carries a Teen content rating and shows no ads, but it does sell in-app purchases, so keep an eye on spending if younger players use the device, especially around hero summoning.
How to install RAID
- Press the Google Play button on this page.
- Check the listing in the Play Store and press Install.
- Open RAID when the install finishes. Updates arrive through Google Play.
