Comparison

Catalyst Black vs Elemental Raiders

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Catalyst Black

Engage in team-based combat with customizable weapons and abilities. Transform into powerful mystical beings to dominate the battlefield. Team up with friends to strategize and conquer various game modes.

Highlights
  • Primal transformations
  • Customizable guns and gear
  • Multiple game modes
  • Team-based multiplayer
  • Real-time strategy
  • Level up abilities
Features
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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

About

Elemental Raiders

Assemble a team of elemental heroes and engage in strategic turn-based PvP battles and single-player raids. Collect unique spells to customize your heroes and climb the leaderboards in this visually stunning 3D world. Participate in esports tournaments and join a vibrant global community.

Highlights
  • Turn-based tactical combat
  • Live PvP arena battles
  • Elemental hero collection
  • Over 135 unique spells
  • Single-player raids
  • Esports tournaments
  • Hero skins
Features
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EMBARK ON A JOURNEY IN ELEMENTAL RAIDERS - A WORLD OF STRATEGIC BATTLES AND STUNNING VISUALS In this immersive 3D world, you'll assemble a formidable team, collect unique spells, and face off against adversaries in thrilling PvP battles and challenging single-player raids. Key Features: • Deep Tactical Gameplay: Engage in intense turn-based combat, where each decision has a strategic impact on the outcome of the battle. With accessible gameplay mechanics, you'll need to carefully select your heroes' spells and use them wisely to triumph over your foes. • Thrilling PvP Arena: Prove your strategic prowess in the exciting PvP Arena, where you'll go head-to-head against other players in live battles. Rise through the ranks and unlock new heroes as you demonstrate your mastery of strategy and team building. • Elemental Heroes: Command a diverse team of heroes, each hailing from the elements of Water, Fire, and Nature. Each hero possesses a unique set of spells, providing endless strategic combinations. • Spell-Based Hero Customisation: Equip your heroes with over 135 unique spells, each with exclusive stats and attributes, to enhance their combat effectiveness. From Uncommon to Legendary, these spells enable heroes to adapt and overcome diverse challenges. • Hero Aesthetics: Add a touch of uniqueness to your team with a variety of distinctive skins. These skins offer a way to style your heroes, adding an extra layer of individuality to your gameplay experience • Single-Player Raids: Experience the thrill and challenge of single-player Raids. Engage in epic battles against the Evil Titans to earn powerful chests and unlock awe-inspiring new spells. • Climb the Leaderboard: Ascend to the top by earning trophies and reap exclusive rewards like Chests and Rune Stones. Your journey through the realm of Elemental Raiders could lead you to become the greatest champion this world has ever seen. • Made for Esports: For those seeking an extra challenge, participate in regular esports tournaments with massive rewards. Showcase your strategic skills on a grand stage and earn recognition for your prowess. • Vibrant Community: Become part of the active Elemental Raiders community. Forge alliances, share strategies, and embark on thrilling adventures with fellow players around the globe. PLEASE NOTE! Elemental Raiders is free to download and play, however, some game items can also be purchased for real money. If you don't want to use this feature, please disable in-app purchases in your device's settings. If you are below eighteen (18) years of age (or the age of majority where you live), have your parents or legal guardians review this Agreement. Your download and/or use of Elemental Raiders will entail their acceptance and authorisation to you for becoming a Player, and all binding obligations in relation to the EULA will also be binding for them. Official Website: https://elementalraiders.gfal.com/ Support: https://elementalraiders.gfal.com/support/ Twitter: https://x.com/GFAL_Elemental Community: https://discord.gg/gamesforaliving Privacy Policy: https://gfal.com/games-privacy-policy/ End-User License Agreement: https://gfal.com/games-eula/

Screenshots

Catalyst Black4 screens
Elemental Raiders4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Elemental Raiders at 96% against Catalyst Black's 50%. Elemental Raiders also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5). Catalyst Black's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Catalyst Black sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Elemental Raiders sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Elemental Raiders holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Catalyst Black has 1.8K ratings behind it against 51, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Catalyst Black's written reviews are positive against 96% of Elemental Raiders's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Catalyst Black ships an update every 5 days, Elemental Raiders every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Catalyst Black versus Elemental Raiders: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCatalyst BlackElemental Raiders
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.8K ratings)4.9 (51 ratings) — better
Positive reviews49.8% of reviews96.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.8K — better51
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.0 GB1.1 GB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperSuper Evil MegacorpG4AL Games For A Living

Customer experience

Catalyst Black

All ratings1,806 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral3.8%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews227 reviews
Positive49.8%
Neutral14.1%
Negative36.1%

Elemental Raiders

All ratings51 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive96.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.8%

Bugs and requests

Catalyst Black

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Authentication server issues
  • Inability to start matches
  • Audio cutting out during gameplay
  • Graphical glitches and performance issues
  • Incorrect or missing in-game information

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Elemental Raiders

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Catalyst Black

One-time11
  • Tiny Satchel of Marks$1.99
  • Tiny Bundle Offer$1.99
  • Small Bundle Offer$4.99
Show 8 more
  • Small Bundle Offer 3$4.99
  • Small Bundle Offer 2$4.99
  • Small Bundle Offer 4$4.99
  • Medium Pack of Marks$9.99
  • Medium Bundle Offer$9.99
  • Medium Bundle Offer 3$9.99
  • Large Bundle Offer$19.99
  • Huge Case of Marks$24.99
16 purchases

Elemental Raiders

One-time16
  • 100x Elemental Crystals$0.99
  • Starter Hero Orbs Offer$2.99
  • Starter Bundle$2.99
Show 13 more
  • Aesir's Offer$2.99
  • Legendary Offer$2.99
  • Hero Orbs Offer$4.99
  • 625x Elemental Crystals$4.99
  • Christmas Offer$4.99
  • Premium Battle Pass$8.99
  • Big Hero Orbs Offer$9.99
  • 1.500x Elemental Crystals$9.99
  • VIP Battle Pass$14.99
  • Huge Hero Orbs Offer$14.99
  • 3.800x Elemental Crystals$24.99
  • 8.000x Elemental Crystals$49.99
  • 17.000x Elemental Crystals$99.99

Questions

Is Catalyst Black free?
Catalyst Black is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Elemental Raiders free?
Elemental Raiders is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Catalyst Black or Elemental Raiders?
Elemental Raiders is rated higher. Catalyst Black averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Elemental Raiders averages 4.9 from 51 ratings.
Do Catalyst Black or Elemental Raiders have ads?
Elemental Raiders shows ads; Catalyst Black does not.
Which is updated more often, Catalyst Black or Elemental Raiders?
Catalyst Black ships an update every 5 days, and Elemental Raiders every 5 weeks. Most recently, Catalyst Black was updated on October 14, 2026 and Elemental Raiders on October 6, 2026.

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