Comparison

Elemental Raiders vs PROJECT_XENO

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

Head to head
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/

About

PROJECT_XENO

Engage in real-time turn-based PvP battles with strategic deck-building. Assemble a team of three characters and twelve skill cards to outwit opponents. Master tactical decisions and adapt quickly to claim victory in global arena battles.

Highlights
  • Real-time turn-based PvP battles
  • Strategic deck-building
  • Character and skill card customization
  • Global online competition
  • Ranked arena battles
  • Simultaneous turn system
Features
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"This is how far battle games have evolved!" A new era of simultaneous-turn, real-time competitive gaming - PROJECT XENO. Two players face off with 3 XENO and 12 skill cards in the ultimate battle. Experience the supreme clash between "the strategy built into your deck" and "the tactics to read the field in an instant"! Build the original deck at the heart of your strategy! Choose your strongest 3 classes from 14 distinctive options to build your deck! - Samurai: Unleashes area attacks with high attack power - Breaker: Sweeps the field clean, summoned units and all - Guardian: Protects allies with overwhelming durability - Psychic: Ignores formation to strike distant enemies - Ninja: Dominates the field with status ailments and multi-hit attacks - Grappler: Crushes enemies with overwhelming attack power - Necromancer: Wields summoning powers that revive endlessly - Paladin: Combines fierce offense with solid defense - Druid: Excels at supporting allies and disrupting opponents - Gunslinger: Slips past enemy defenses and hides to toy with foes - Monk: Strategically channels "Chi" to overwhelm enemies with powerful skills - Dark Knight: An overwhelming presence that commands the battlefield with "the power of darkness" and mighty skills - Dragoon: A mobile conqueror who pierces enemies with a "sky-soaring battle lance" and controls the flow of battle - Amazoness: Never lets her chosen prey escape Try countless combinations and devise a wealth of tactics! Win your way through battles to unlock more powerful skill cards and strengthen your deck even further! Battle rivals from around the world online! Take on rivals worldwide anytime in serious Arena Battles! Win battles to raise your rank and unlock ever more luxurious rewards! Master strategy and tactics to climb to the top of the Arena! The ultimate esports, with countless tournaments on a level playing field! A "Tournament Mode (esports Mode)" with fair, identical rules for everyone is here too! Enjoy real competitive battles in tournaments that test your skill - and yours alone! Start playing XENO now to prepare for upcoming tournaments! What kind of game is PROJECT XENO? - The deep mind games and psychological warfare unique to real-time online battles are truly thrilling! - Simultaneous turns eliminate luck like first/second-move advantage - a pure test of skill! - Steadily building up your deck to claim victory is a joy in itself! - Simple controls and rules, yet a deep clash of strategy to enjoy! System Requirements Recommended: iOS 13.0 or later / iPhone 11 or later Supported: iOS 13.0 or later / iPhone X or later * Even devices meeting the above criteria may be unsupported or fail to run properly. Official Site https://project-xeno.com/ Official X (formerly Twitter) https://twitter.com/PROJECTXENO_GLB Official hashtag: #PROJECTXENO Official Discord https://discord.com/invite/G4bk9nhJpG PROJECT XENO is perfect for people who... - Are looking for a free, popular real-time competitive game - Love games that demand tactics and strategy, like poker, mahjong, or shogi - Enjoy steadily building up a deck - Want to enjoy nail-biting psychological and intellectual battles - Are looking for a game with simple controls - Love strategy and tactics games that require deep thinking - Are looking for a classic hit or a brilliant new title - Love action games - Are good at single-player and want to enjoy battles - Are looking for a fun app to kill time

Screenshots

Elemental Raiders4 screens
PROJECT_XENO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Elemental Raiders at 96% against PROJECT_XENO's 23%. Elemental Raiders also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.1). PROJECT_XENO's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Elemental Raiders sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and PROJECT_XENO sells 75 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 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 51 and 24 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of Elemental Raiders's written reviews are positive against 23% of PROJECT_XENO's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Elemental Raiders ships an update every 5 weeks, PROJECT_XENO every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Elemental Raiders versus PROJECT_XENO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElemental RaidersPROJECT_XENO
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (51 ratings) — better4.1 (24 ratings)
Positive reviews96.2% of reviews — better23.3% of reviews
Number of ratings51 — better24
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.1 GB328 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperG4AL Games For A LivingStudio Z,Inc.

Customer experience

Elemental Raiders

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

PROJECT_XENO

All ratings24 ratings
Positive79.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.8%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive23.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative70.0%

In-app purchases

16 purchases

Elemental Raiders

One-time16
  • 100x Elemental Crystals$0.99
  • Starter Hero Orbs Offer$2.99
  • Starter Bundle$2.99
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  • 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
75 purchases

PROJECT_XENO

One-time75
  • itempack_a$1.00
  • U-coins Spack$1.00
  • Battle_Time_Sale_1$1.00
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  • itempack_I$2.00
  • beginner_pack$3.00
  • Gcoin_gacha_ticket$3.00
  • itempack_b$3.00
  • xeno_beginner_pack$3.00
  • U-coins Mpack$5.00
  • Battle_Time_Sale_2$5.00
  • collabopack_H$6.00
  • itempack_c$6.00
  • Hammer$6.00
  • special_pack_b$6.00
  • Arena_2_Celebration_pack_ver2$6.00
  • itempack_f$10.00
  • U-coins Lpack$10.00
  • Battle_Time_Sale_6$10.00
  • battle_pass_season19$12.00
  • battle_pass_season18$12.00
  • battle_pass_season17$12.00
  • battle_pass_season16$12.00
  • battle_pass_season15$12.00
  • battle_pass_season14$12.00
  • battle_pass_season13$12.00
  • xeno_1st_annive_lucky_pack_c$15.00
  • Battle_Time_Sale_3$15.00
  • sale_pack_a$20.00
  • sale_pack_b$20.00
  • collabopack_B$20.00
  • itempack_O$20.00
  • itempack_P$20.00
  • battlepass_A$30.00
  • Arena 7 Celebration Pack$30.00
  • G-coins XLpack$30.00
  • arena_celebration_pack_7$30.00
  • itempack_U$30.00
  • arena_celebration_pack_6$30.00
  • weekly_pack_b$30.00
  • EQUIP NFT-BOX Silver Key$30.00
  • arena_celebration_pack_5_ver3$30.00
  • Arena_5_Celebration_pack_ver2$30.00
  • 11gcoin_gacha_tickets$30.00
  • Arena_4_Celebration_pack_ver2$30.00
  • gacha_ticket_pack$30.00
  • starter_pack_b$30.00
  • monk_attack_skill_pack$30.00
  • Arena_7_Celebration_pack_ver2$30.00
  • Arena_6_Celebration_pack_ver2$30.00
  • xeno_1st_annive_lucky_pack_b$30.00
  • xeno_silver_key_pack$30.00
  • G-coins XXLpack$50.00
  • itempack_V$60.00
  • Half_Anniversary_Battle_Pass$60.00
  • Arena 8 Celebration Pack$60.00
  • special_pack_e$60.00
  • special_pack_u$60.00
  • arena_celebration_pack_9_ver3$60.00
  • itempack_G$60.00
  • itempack_F$60.00
  • itempack_H$60.00
  • special_pack_g$60.00
  • weekly_pack_a$60.00
  • battle_pass_season13_ex$60.00
  • gacha_ticket_pack_dx$60.00
  • Arena_9_Celebration_pack_ver2$60.00
  • september_battle_pass$60.00
  • 10smeltingstones$60.00
  • Arena_8_Celebration_pack_ver2$60.00
  • [MONK] GACHA TICKET Pack DX$60.00
  • xeno_1st_annive_lucky_pack_a$60.00
  • battlepass_seasen10ex$60.00
  • xeno_gold_key_pack$80.00
  • U-coins 3XLpack$100.00
  • G-coins 3XLpack$100.00

Questions

Is Elemental Raiders free?
Elemental Raiders is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PROJECT_XENO free?
PROJECT_XENO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Elemental Raiders or PROJECT_XENO?
Elemental Raiders is rated higher. Elemental Raiders averages 4.9 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while PROJECT_XENO averages 4.1 from 24 ratings.
Do Elemental Raiders or PROJECT_XENO have ads?
Both Elemental Raiders and PROJECT_XENO show ads.
Which is updated more often, Elemental Raiders or PROJECT_XENO?
Elemental Raiders ships an update every 5 weeks, and PROJECT_XENO every 2 weeks. Most recently, Elemental Raiders was updated on September 23, 2026 and PROJECT_XENO on September 25, 2026.

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