We put the world's most-advertised RPG to the test. After hundreds of hours, here's our honest verdict.
Raid: Shadow Legends sits at #1 on our list, with a near-perfect 9.9. But is the most-advertised mobile-and-PC RPG of the decade actually worth your time in 2026? After hundreds of hours, our answer is a clear yes — here's why.
What makes Raid special
- ▸A roster of 800+ collectable champions, each with unique skills and synergies.
- ▸Deep team-building that rewards strategy over raw spending.
- ▸A constant stream of events, dungeons and endgame content — Doom Tower, Hydra, Faction Wars.
- ▸Console-grade 3D visuals and cinematic ability animations.
Is it pay-to-win?
This is the question everyone asks. Spending money speeds up your progression, but it is not required to enjoy the game or stay competitive. Patient free-to-play players regularly clear the hardest content; the early-game is generous, and smart resource management matters far more than your wallet.
How much time does it need?
Raid respects a busy schedule. Auto-battle and a multi-battle system let you clear dailies in minutes, while the strategy layer rewards players who want to go deep. You decide how much you put in.
If you install one free game this year, make it Raid. Few titles offer this much depth at zero cost.
The verdict
Raid earns its #1 spot. It is free to start, endlessly deep, and more generous than its reputation suggests. See our full breakdown on the Raid spotlight page, then jump in and judge for yourself.
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