CasualFit check
Is 5 Minute Raid worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Small groups of 2 to 4 players who want custom multiplayer matches
- Players who enjoy short, timed competitive rounds
- Raid-game fans interested in controlling the boss against a guardian team
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking long-form raids or extended match sessions may find the five-minute structure restrictive
- Players who prefer solo campaigns or conventional team-versus-team formats may not fit the one-versus-three design
- Players looking for a large roster beyond 5 bosses and 7 guardian classes may find the available choices limited
Our take on 5 Minute Raid
The five-minute round structure keeps each match focused but leaves little room for extended build development or a slow raid progression. Its one-versus-three format also limits the experience to a specific group dynamic rather than supporting broader team sizes or solo play.
What is 5 Minute Raid?
5 Minute Raid is a casual, quirky asymmetric player-versus-player game built around a 1-versus-3 boss raid.
One player controls the boss, while a team of three guardians works within a five-minute round. Guardians can choose from 7 classes, 12 perks, and 36 abilities, while the boss side offers 5 bosses with different playstyles and 12 perks for customization. Players level up during the five-minute match to gain abilities and increase their power. Custom matches support parties of 2 to 4 players. The game uses a roguelike structure and presents the boss as a player rather than a conventional computer-controlled raid enemy.
How 5 Minute Raid plays
- 01Asymmetric PvP
- One player takes the boss role against a guardian team of three.
- 02Five-Minute Rounds
- Players level up during each round before the five-minute limit ends.
- 03Guardian Abilities
- The guardian side includes 7 classes, 12 perks, and 36 abilities.
- 04Boss Variety
- Five bosses provide different playstyles, with 12 boss perks for further customization.
- 05Custom Matches
- Parties of 2 to 4 players can play together in custom matches.
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5 Minute Raid: platforms & release
Is 5 Minute Raid worth it?
It is worth it if: small groups of 2 to 4 players who want custom multiplayer matches. Skip it if: players seeking long-form raids or extended match sessions may find the five-minute structure restrictive.
Where can I download 5 Minute Raid?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens 5 Minute Raid's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is 5 Minute Raid on?
Windows and macOS.
