Comparison

Elemental Raiders vs Aftermagic

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

Aftermagic

Master strategic card battles in a dynamic roguelike adventure. Assemble powerful decks, explore a rich world, and overcome challenging PvE encounters. Upgrade your character and cards to face increasingly formidable foes and earn rewards.

Highlights
  • Deckbuilding mastery
  • Epic adventure exploration
  • Unique card collection
  • Intense PvE battles
  • Power-ups and upgrades
  • Rewards and achievements
  • Community and competitions
Features
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Deckbuilding Mastery: Unleash your strategic prowess as you assemble a powerful deck filled with a wide array of unique cards. Craft your ideal combination to gain the upper hand in every encounter. Experiment, adapt, and refine your deck as you progress, mastering the art of card selection. Epic Adventure: Venture into a rich and ever-evolving world, brimming with captivating lore, diverse landscapes, and enigmatic characters. Unearth secrets, encounter allies and adversaries, and make choices that shape your destiny. The choices you make will impact your journey in unexpected ways. Unique Cards: Collect an assortment of rare and extraordinary cards, each with its own distinct abilities and synergies. These cards are your tools in battle, and their careful selection can turn the tide of any conflict. Discover new cards as you progress and experiment with different combinations. Intense PvE Battles: Challenge your skills and wit in exhilarating player-versus-environment battles. Face off against relentless foes, each with their own tactics and challenges. With your custom deck, engage in strategic combat, adapt to different enemy strategies, and emerge victorious. Power-Ups and Upgrades: Unlock power-ups, enhance your cards, and level up your character as you journey through the game. As your strength grows, you'll be better prepared to face increasingly formidable adversaries and unforeseen trials. Rewards and Achievements: Complete challenging quests, defeat formidable enemies, and uncover hidden treasures to earn rewards and achievements. Showcase your prowess as a card battler and mark your name in the annals of this mystical world. Community and Competitions: Connect with a thriving community of players, share strategies, and compete in thrilling competitions. Test your skills against others in competitive gameplay modes and prove that you are the ultimate card battler. Prepare to embark on a legendary adventure where your deckbuilding skills and unique cards will be put to the test. Are you ready to rise to the challenge and become a true master of this captivating card battler roguelike game? Dive into a world filled with mysteries, danger, and the promise of glory. Download now and start your journey today!

Screenshots

Elemental Raiders4 screens
Aftermagic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Elemental Raiders at 96% against Aftermagic's 41%. Elemental Raiders also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6). Aftermagic's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (395 vs 52). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 10 one-off in-app purchases and Aftermagic sells 10 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 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aftermagic has 395 ratings behind it against 52, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of Elemental Raiders's written reviews are positive against 41% of Aftermagic's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Elemental Raiders ships an update every 5 weeks, Aftermagic weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Elemental Raiders versus Aftermagic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElemental RaidersAftermagic
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (52 ratings) — better4.6 (395 ratings)
Positive reviews96.2% of reviews — better40.7% of reviews
Number of ratings52395 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.1 GB298 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperG4AL Games For A LivingGolden Dragon Games

Customer experience

Elemental Raiders

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

Aftermagic

All ratings395 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral0.8%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews123 reviews
Positive40.7%
Neutral8.9%
Negative50.4%

Bugs and requests

Elemental Raiders

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Aftermagic

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Game freezes and crashes on startup
  • Black screen after completing dungeons
  • Cannot play cards mid-battle
  • PVP and PVE modes not functioning
  • Authorization/login errors
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  • Battle buttons unresponsive
  • Card effects not triggering properly
  • Infinite loading screens
  • Mirror artifact selection causes game freeze
  • Tower ranking system not updating correctly
  • Rewards not received after purchases
  • Double charging for subscriptions
  • Strange Mirror artifact breaks gameplay
  • Potion effects dealing damage instead of healing

Requested features

10 requests
  • More card variety and unique cards
  • Multiple playable characters with different mechanics
  • Ability to customize deck before dungeon runs
  • Guild system and multiplayer features
  • Chat functionality
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  • Daily challenges and events
  • Permanent ad removal option
  • Ability to reset/respec card upgrades
  • More game modes and content
  • Better balance for free-to-play progression

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Elemental Raiders

One-time10
  • Starter Hero Orbs Offer$2.99
  • Starter Bundle$2.99
  • Aesir's Offer$2.99
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  • Legendary Offer$2.99
  • Hero Orbs Offer$4.99
  • 625x Elemental Crystals$4.99
  • Big Hero Orbs Offer$9.99
  • 1.500x Elemental Crystals$9.99
  • VIP Battle Pass$14.99
  • 3.800x Elemental Crystals$24.99
10 purchases

Aftermagic

One-time10
  • Fistful of Gold$0.99
  • Daily offer$0.99
  • Attack Relic Slot$2.99
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  • Premium Pass$4.99
  • Pouch of Gold$4.99
  • Starter Dragon Offer$4.99
  • Premium Horror Pass$9.99
  • Premium Pass 30 Days$12.99
  • Bucket of Gold$12.99
  • Advanced Dragon Offer$14.99

Questions

Is Elemental Raiders free?
Elemental Raiders is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aftermagic free?
Aftermagic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Elemental Raiders or Aftermagic?
Elemental Raiders is rated higher. Elemental Raiders averages 4.9 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while Aftermagic averages 4.6 from 395 ratings.
Do Elemental Raiders or Aftermagic have ads?
Both Elemental Raiders and Aftermagic show ads.
Which is updated more often, Elemental Raiders or Aftermagic?
Elemental Raiders ships an update every 5 weeks, and Aftermagic weekly. Most recently, Elemental Raiders was updated on November 3, 2026 and Aftermagic on November 5, 2026.

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