Fit check
Is Dark Raid worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- FPS players who want a science-fiction alien-invasion setting
- Fans of fast-paced shooters who want both story and multiplayer modes
- Players seeking Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, or Capture the Flag matches
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a slow-paced or exploration-focused game rather than fast shooter action
- Players who want one single-player mode without competitive multiplayer options
- Players looking for a climbing game, runner, or metroidvania rather than a first-person shooter
Our take on Dark Raid
Its defining detail is the combination of a single-player alien-invasion story with multiplayer Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, and Capture the Flag modes.
What is Dark Raid?
Dark Raid is a first-person action shooter about an alien invasion aboard the research ship S.
W. A. N. After the ship receives an unknown signal and is attacked, the player must fight the invading forces and try to save humanity. The single-player Story mode combines old-school FPS gameplay with newer graphics, featuring enemies with different intelligence levels and combat skills, along with boss fights. Multiplayer offers fast-paced matches in Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, and Capture the Flag. Players can also fight as robot warriors against enemy bots. The game presents both story-driven shooting and competitive multiplayer modes within its science-fiction setting.
How Dark Raid plays
- 01Single-Player Story
- The story follows a fight against an alien attack on the S.W.A.N. research ship.
- 02Competitive Modes
- Multiplayer includes Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, and Capture the Flag.
- 03Variable Enemies
- Single-player opponents have different intelligence levels and fighting abilities.
- 04Boss Fights
- The story mode includes boss battles in an old-school FPS style.
- 05Robot Warriors
- Multiplayer allows players to fight as robot warriors against enemy bots.
Dark Raid compared to similar games
Dark Raid combines a single-player alien-invasion shooter with multiplayer Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, and Capture the Flag modes. Abyssus also focuses on multiplayer shooting, but places its action in a roguelite adventure with hand-crafted levels and weapon refitting. Hentai Vs Furries is a third-person shooter with quests, five camera angles, and emotes, while Dark Raid uses a first-person format.
Dark Raid: platforms & release
Is Dark Raid worth it?
It is worth it if: FPS players who want a science-fiction alien-invasion setting. Skip it if: players seeking a slow-paced or exploration-focused game rather than fast shooter action.
Where can I download Dark Raid?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Dark Raid's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Dark Raid on?
Windows only.
