Report updated Apr 6, 2026
Solo Leveling:Arise
v1.3.65Fans of the Solo Leveling webtoon and action RPG enthusiasts who enjoy strategic team-building and high-fidelity combat mechanics.
What Is Solo Leveling:Arise?
Launched May 3, 2024
Updated Mar 2026
What users think iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
What does it look like?
What are the key features?
Command squads of loyal Shadow Soldiers by extracting the shadows of defeated monsters to serve as allies.
Action-oriented combat featuring Extreme Evasion and perfectly timed QTE (Quick Time Event) skills.
Combine various hunters from the original story with unique abilities and tactics to form an ultimate team.
Challenge dangerous dungeons, defeat powerful bosses, and compete in Time Attack modes.
Experience the original webtoon story and discover brand new exclusive narrative content.
What do users think? iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
βRecent user voice shows a mixed sentiment. Users appreciate high-quality visuals and story and faithful adaptation, but report technical stability and crashes and aggressive monetization.β
What Users Love
The game's graphics, animations, stories and fights are amazing
The animation during fights is smooth
Best game for this anime
It feels like youβre part of that same journey
Pain Points
worst game it doesn't even open and stucks at loading screen
every time Iβm getting into it good, it freezes or crashes
Everything is locked behind monthly subscriptions and pay to win BS
This game is slowly becoming a p2w
Ridiculous Storage requirements... ask for an additional 20 GB
really guys game need to download 12 gb to open
High confidence Β· 770.6K reviews available
How is it ranked?
| Category | Chart | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Action | Grossing | #62 | βΌ8 |
| Role Playing | Free | #65 | β²8 |
| Role Playing | Grossing | #90 | βΌ7 |
What are the pros and cons?
Pros
- Massive global IP with 14.3B views
- Industry-leading visual fidelity and combat animations
- Unique Shadow Extraction gameplay mechanic
- Strong initial grossing performance (#62 US)
Cons
- Severe technical instability and crashes on Android
- Extreme storage footprint (20GB+)
- Aggressive monetization and P2W perception
- Declining sentiment trend
What is the market outlook?
Growth Opportunities
- Optimization for mid-range devices to expand user base
- Refining F2P progression to improve long-term retention
- Leveraging anime season launches for content events
- Expanding the Shadow army meta-game
Market Threats
- Direct competition from high-stability rivals like Zenless Zone Zero
- Player churn due to technical frustration and storage limits
- Rapid cooling of IP hype if technical issues aren't resolved
Who competes with Solo Leveling:Arise?
The Nemesis
Why it's a threat
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Users are happier β sentiment 62/100 vs 45
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Proxy System
Contenders
Aether Gazer
β 4.3 (1K)HONG KONG YONGSHI NETWORK TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED
Features a similar team-based action RPG structure with synchronized ultimate attacks and strategic character building.
Features a similar team-based action RPG structure with synchronized ultimate attacks and strategic character building.
Devil May Cry: Peak of Combat
β 4.6 (12K)YunChang Games
Focuses on the same 'stylish action' and combo-heavy gameplay based on a legendary action IP.
Focuses on the same 'stylish action' and combo-heavy gameplay based on a legendary action IP.
Tower of Fantasy
β 4.3 (23K)Perfect World Games
A high-fidelity action RPG that competes for the same user base interested in fast-paced combat and character progression.
A high-fidelity action RPG that competes for the same user base interested in fast-paced combat and character progression.
Bleach: Brave Souls Anime Game
KLab Inc.
A long-running action RPG based on a massive Shonen IP, targeting the same 'power-fantasy' progression and fan demographic.
A long-running action RPG based on a massive Shonen IP, targeting the same 'power-fantasy' progression and fan demographic.
Peers
While turn-based, it is a primary competitor for the 'power fantasy' gacha audience and high-production value RPG market.
High-Fidelity Cinematic Engine
High-fidelity character collector that competes for the same strategic team-building and gacha spending audience.
High-Quality Character Illustrations
Action RPG with dungeon crawling and a strong narrative focus, appealing to the same core RPG player.
Puzzle-Action Gameplay
What are the key takeaways?
Solo Leveling:Arise is a divisive games app that is free with in-app purchases. With a 4.0/5 rating from 770.6K reviews, it receives mixed feedback from users. Users particularly appreciate high-quality visuals and story, though technical stability and crashes remains a common concern.
Best for: Fans of the Solo Leveling webtoon and action RPG enthusiasts who enjoy strategic team-building and high-fidelity combat mechanics.
How much does it cost?
Model: freemium
Monetization is aggressive, relying on a recurring monthly subscription and progression-linked purchases, leading to some user friction regarding 'pay-to-win' mechanics.
iOS Version
1.3.65
Android Version
1.3.65
Release Date
May 3, 2024
iOS Price
Free
Android Price
Free
Developer
Netmarble Corporation