# Catalyst Black — Epic Team Combat and Strategy > Team-based shooter with primal transformations and customizable gear. (iPhone/iPad app by Super Evil Megacorp.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catalyst-black/id1525298433 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Super Evil Megacorp](https://appshunter.io/developer/671464707) - Category: Games, Action, Strategy - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.50/5 from 1,806 App Store ratings · 224 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 11.0 · 1.0 GB - Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China) and 3 more - Released: 2022-05-24 - Data updated: 2026-08-25 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catalyst-black/id1525298433/reviews.md ## What is Catalyst Black? Embark on an epic adventure filled with powerful guns, customizable abilities, and mystical primals from another realm. Choose your loadout and drop-in to any game mode. Battle teams of other players and design strategy in real-time multiplayer action. Unite, fight, and ascend to the top! == TRANSFORM INTO A PRIMAL == Be the hero of the game—fast. Harness the power of a primal, capable of decimating the entire enemy team. Make every second count before transforming back! == LEVEL UP YOUR GUNS & GEAR == Collect, upgrade, and customize your loadout to create the best combination for your battles. Hunt kills as a long-range sniper, duel other players as a sneaky assassin, or counter the enemy as a primal hunter. == MASTER ANY MODE == Battle players and bosses alike in Hydra, defeat enemies for points toward victory in Slayer, vie for control of an ancient fortress in an Eventide adventure—and so much more. The choice is yours! == BATTLE WITH FRIENDS == Party up! Drop-in to games instantly with your friends. Discover new allies, prepare your strategy, and claim total battle victory together. == JOIN THE FIGHT FOR CATALYTE == Ascend to the skies as you adventure on an expedition to acquire rich caches of power discoverable across the exotic Welkin Islands. Floating high above Kyria, the Welkins offers near limitless access to this mystical resource, but also hold within them the great mysteries of Catalyst Black itself! ————————————————————— • Discord: https://discord.gg/catalystblack • Twitter: https://twitter.com/catalystblk • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@catalystblack • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatalystBlack/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catalystblackgame/ • Website: https://catalystblack.com ## Key features - Primal transformations - Customizable guns and gear - Multiple game modes - Team-based multiplayer - Real-time strategy - Level up abilities ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Tiny Satchel of Marks | $1.99 | one-time | | Medium Pack of Marks | $9.99 | one-time | | Tiny Bundle Offer | $1.99 | one-time | | Small Bundle Offer | $4.99 | one-time | | Medium Bundle Offer | $9.99 | one-time | | Small Bundle Offer 3 | $4.99 | one-time | | Small Bundle Offer 2 | $4.99 | one-time | | Medium Bundle Offer 3 | $9.99 | one-time | | Small Bundle Offer 4 | $4.99 | one-time | | Huge Case of Marks | $24.99 | one-time | | Large Bundle Offer | $19.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Catalyst Black? Overall sentiment: neutral **Pros** - 🚀 Smooth gameplay - 🎨 Great graphics - 👍 Addictive and fun - 💡 Unique gameplay mechanics - 🎮 Responsive controls **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs - 🕰️ Slow progression and grind - 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics - 🕹️ Imbalanced matchmaking - 🤖 Presence of bots in matches **Commonly reported bugs** - Authentication server issues - Inability to start matches - Audio cutting out during gameplay - Graphical glitches and performance issues - Incorrect or missing in-game information **Most requested features** - Bring back Vainglory - Add more game modes and maps - Improve social features like clans and chat - Implement a competitive ranked mode - Expand weapon and character customization ## Recent user reviews (10 of 224) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catalyst-black/id1525298433/reviews.md ### 5/5 — help *2026-08-13, version 0.23.1* awesome game, but it wont let me accept rewards for quest or anything, it times outs and fails to accept. cool game ### 1/5 — Abandoned *2026-07-09, version 0.23.1* They’ve abandoned VainGlory for this and this game has also been abandoned. They don’t care about the player base, it’s pathetic. Also, a disservice to the players that have committed their time and resources to support long term only to abandon your games over and over. No longer can you be trusted. ### 1/5 — VAINGLORY *2026-06-27* voltei com o projeto vainglory, estaria muito a frente no cenário mobile atualmente, nada entrega de forma brilhante como vainglory na sua época, hoje certamente seria uma febre sem escalas, assim como foi no passado. ### 2/5 — The Shop doesn’t work *2026-05-27, version 0.23.1* I try purchasing my items for free, but of course nothing works. It just keeps loading but nothing happens. What happened to the game I used to love :( ### 4/5 — I still miss this game *2026-03-23, version 0.23.1* It’s been 3 years since the last update and I’m still holding out hope against hope we will see this game come back one day. It was ahead of its time in a lot of ways and I know it could still be successful even in today’s mobile gaming market. Much love from SC! ### 1/5 — Vainglory got pushed aside for this trash *2026-03-20, version 0.23.1* Years later I still can’t forgive them for never rekindling the moba vainglory it could’ve been an easy slam dunk but decided to make one of the worst mobile games there could be and end up at a lose its all so disappointing and a reminder that in life everything you love will be thrown away if it means making a quick buck over long term value ### 4/5 — Please read! *2026-02-26, version 0.23.1* I’m actually able to play the game now. After it had been unplayable since I sat uninstalled it. Yet now there are new problems; the prompts to collect rewards on all the menus do nothing and in the shop when I try to purchase an item, it takes whatever currency I used but doesn’t give me the item. It would be most appreciated if the devs regularly did maintenance on this game. Also the social feature could use an update, like a general chat or something similar. Those are my thoughts on this. I sincerely hope they listen and do more then just consider about what I’ve said. Thank you. ### 4/5 — Today 2026 march.need update… *2026-02-23, version 0.23.1* Fatal error.all the level system and item server down.fix urgent.thx ### 3/5 — Nice!! + updated review *2026-02-20, version 0.23.1* Love the game!! Fun!! But I would do a 5 🌟 only if there was a previous match/battle stats that you can see, it would make trying to get friends and also so you could see the stats and all! Yeah there is after match stats but some times it might crash or you might (like me) click to soon. Besides that it’s all fun and such. Would be cool but most likely won’t happen. Anyways thank you for this!!! Don’t know when this happened I haven’t played in a few months but didn’t delete it, now I can’t collect the chests and it’s so laggy now it’s hard to play( I even tweaked and lowered the settings to see if that helped any, nope not at all!), and it crashes allot more now then it ever has I’ll be lucky to get 2 matches in without a crash! 😭😭😢😩 man I really liked this game! I even checked my end of it= everything is running great, idk maybe more players on their servers or something like that. Well anyways it still one of my favs! Sorry I had to bring down a star! Now it’s a 3! 👎👎👎 ### 3/5 — Can’t claim Question rewards *2026-02-11, version 0.23.1* When I complete quests and level up I can’t claim any of the rewards. When I go to claim the claim button does a loading type deal then a notice pops up that says “ Unable to claim rewards error “. Very fun game but if I can’t get my rewards to progress then it’s a waste of time. ## Frequently asked questions about Catalyst Black ### What is Catalyst Black? Catalyst Black is a team-based combat and strategy game where players engage in multiplayer battles. It features customizable guns, abilities, and the unique ability to transform into powerful mystical beings called primals. ### What are the key features of Catalyst Black? Key features include transforming into powerful primals to decimate enemy teams, collecting and upgrading guns and gear for personalized loadouts, mastering various game modes like Hydra and Slayer, and battling with friends in parties. ### How is Catalyst Black monetized? The game is free to download and play, but it offers in-app purchases. This means players can buy items or enhancements within the game, though core gameplay is accessible without spending money. ### What kind of game modes are available? Catalyst Black offers a variety of game modes to suit different playstyles. These include Hydra for battling players and bosses, Slayer for point-based victories, and Eventide adventures for controlling ancient fortresses, among others. ### Can I play Catalyst Black with friends? Yes, the game strongly encourages playing with friends. You can party up with your friends to drop into games instantly, strategize together, and work towards claiming total battle victory as a team. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 0.23.1 — 2022-10-20 == NEW PRIMAL: ENAI == - Graceful archer here to keep the other primals in check - Snipe enemies from afar with her skillshot bow and arrow - Combine Relics and Powers to maximize damage, mobility, or health == NEW WEAPON: PARADIGM == - Primary Weapon unleashing two powerful blasts at once - Rocket Launcher with Primal Hunter banner for long-range combat - Infusions grant primal energy upon activating your Ability == SAVE YOUR LOADOUTS & GO == - Save up to three different loadouts in your inventory - Find your favorite builds and easily switch between them - And so much more! For more information, check out the full update breakdown: https://catalystblack.com/0-23/ ### 0.23.0 — 2022-09-14 == NEW PRIMAL: ENAI == - Graceful archer here to keep the other primals in check - Snipe enemies from afar with her skillshot bow and arrow - Combine Relics and Powers to maximize damage, mobility, or health == NEW WEAPON: PARADIGM == - Primary Weapon unleashing two powerful blasts at once - Rocket Launcher with Primal Hunter banner for long-range combat - Infusions grant primal energy upon activating your Ability == SAVE YOUR LOADOUTS & GO == - Save up to three different loadouts in your inventory - Find your favorite builds and easily switch between them - And so much more! For more information, check out the full update breakdown: https://catalystblack.com/0-23/ ### 0.22.1 — 2022-07-29 == NEW WEAPON: IMPACT CONJUGATE == - Heavy Weapon that fires hard-hitting rounds at close-range - Pistol with Protector banner for high mobility and health - Infusions cause enemies to take increased damage after being hit == NEW TRINKET: WINDWRAITH TALON == - Gain increased damage upon dodging near an enemy hero or primal - Ranger banner supports an aggressive, assassin-like playstyle - Unlock the new gear through campaign quests or shop offers == IN & OUT OF GAME IMPROVEMENTS == - New and revised quests based on your feedback - Updated shop bundles containing top builds from the developers - Pistols now reduce dodge cooldown when damaging an enemy For more information, check out the full update breakdown: https://catalystblack.com/0-22/ ### 0.22.0 — 2022-07-18 == NEW WEAPON: IMPACT CONJUGATE == - Heavy Weapon that fires hard-hitting rounds at close-range - Pistol with Protector banner for high mobility and health - Infusions cause enemies to take increased damage after being hit == NEW TRINKET: WINDWRAITH TALON == - Gain increased damage upon dodging near an enemy hero or primal - Ranger banner supports an aggressive, assassin-like playstyle - Unlock the new gear through campaign quests or shop offers == IN & OUT OF GAME IMPROVEMENTS == - New and revised quests based on your feedback - Updated shop bundles containing top builds from the developers - Pistols now reduce dodge cooldown when damaging an enemy For more information, check out the full update breakdown: https://catalystblack.com/0-22/ ### 0.21.2 — 2022-07-08 == NEW WEAPON: ALEPH NULL == - Primary Weapon capable of decimating close-range targets - SMG with Assassin banner for quick takedowns - Infusions reduce your Ability cooldown when an enemy is hit == NEW TRINKET: HORN OF SUPREMACY == - Grants armor and life steal upon activating your Ability - Pair up with weapons that reduce Ability cooldown - Supports an aggressive, in-your-face playstyle == FOR YOUR GAMEPLAY == - Aiming path cuts off when projected to collide with objects - Mortars rock longer range to help fight enemies from afar - And so much more! For more information, check out the full update breakdown: https://catalystblack.com/0-21/ ## Apps similar to Catalyst Black | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Zooba: Zoo Battle Royale Games](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zooba-zoo-battle-royale-games/id1459402952) | 4.7 (505,511) | Free | Games | | [Bullet Echo: PVP Shooter](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bullet-echo-pvp-shooter/id1500726361) | 4.8 (102,520) | Free | Games | | [Pixel Gun 3D: Online Shooter](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-gun-3d-online-shooter/id640111933) | 4.8 (915,372) | Free | Games | | [Guns of Boom](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guns-of-boom/id1179715015) | 4.7 (185,006) | Free | Games | | [Call of Duty®: Mobile](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/call-of-duty-mobile/id1287282214) | 4.7 (2,006,185) | Free | Games | | [Left to Survive: Zombie Games](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/left-to-survive-zombie-games/id1090501422) | 4.6 (56,919) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Super Evil Megacorp - [Vainglory](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vainglory/id671464704) - [Vainglory Stickers](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vainglory-stickers/id1157668514) All apps by Super Evil Megacorp: https://appshunter.io/developer/671464707 ## Related topics [catalyst black](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/catalyst-black) · [strike team hydra](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/strike-team-hydra) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-25.*