Rivals at War

WAR is RAW! Welcome to the battlefield of Rivals At War!

HotHead games · com.hotheadgames.google.free.valor

4.0 out of 5 (24 ratings) 10M+ downloads v1.5.5 50.1 MB Android 4.1+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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Signature matches the Google Play version Details

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At a glance

Latest version: v1.5.5 (115050901)
Updated: Apr 14, 2026 (6 months ago)
APK size: 50.1 MB
Requires: Android 4.1+ (API 16)
CPU support: ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Simulation (game)
Listed since: Feb 20, 2013
Permissions: 9 (1 sensitive)
Website: hotheadgames.com/games/raw/faq
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Rivals at War is a game by HotHead games in the Simulation category, listed since February 2013. It includes native code only for ARM 64-bit, so it won't install on phones that can only run 32-bit apps.

It asks for 9 permissions, 1 of them sensitive: modify shared storage. The game offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Ratings

4.0out of 524 ratings

5 ★50%
4 ★8%
3 ★33%
2 ★4%
1 ★4%

Ratings from users of the source store — not collected or verified by AAPKs.

What's new in v1.5.5

Minor fixes and improvements

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

RECRUIT an elite team of combat soldiers and shooters who are ready for duty anytime and anywhere. TRAIN your soldiers and upgrade your weapons for each mission. ATTACK the enemy and watch epic head-to-head battles unfold. CONQUER rival teams from around the world. Fight for VICTORY and become the elite of the elite! * Battle across four different combat scenarios, each with its own 3D battlefield and military mission. * Assemble your troop, choosing from 6 unique soldier types - Commander, Sniper, Saw Gunner, Breacher, Radioman and Medic. * Power-up skill perks to enhance the Accuracy, Speed, Damage, Defense and Health abilities of your soldiers. * Unlock new soldiers with better weapons, guns and skills to improve your team's combat assault rating. * Customize your team with different camouflage uniforms, headgear, and team badges. * Select powerful tactics cards to tip each battle in your favor. * 45 achievements to complete that unlock more special rewards. * Command your elite team to global domination. It is your duty to protect the world from the threats of terrorism and chaos. Aim for glory and honor and prepare to become Rivals at War! RAW has full resolution support for tablets and large screen phones!

Rivals at War among popular Simulation games

Rivals at War and the Simulation games ranked next to it by downloads
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Rivals at War (this game)	4.0 (24)	10M+	50.1 MB
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Games listed next to it in our Simulation ranking by downloads. Ratings and download counts come from the source store; ratings with fewer than five votes and sizes of outdated listings aren't shown.

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Apr 14, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Hothead Games” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Apr 14, 2026
Validated against Google Play Apr 14, 2026
Signed byCN=Hothead Games, OU=Hothead Games, O=Hothead Games, L=Vancouver, ST=BC, C=CA
Signing certificate (SHA-1)A3:66:31:2C:6D:AE:8C:53:73:53:DB:A9:C0:07:D3:8E:F2:DB:5E:9F
File MD5871b611b70078319f20b25489a07e879
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (9)

Rivals at War requests 9 permissions, 1 of them sensitive.

Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Landscape screen android.hardware.screen.landscape
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

Rivals at War APK: questions and answers

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is Rivals at War free?

The APK is free to download, but the game offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the Rivals at War APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 871b611b70078319f20b25489a07e879.