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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 or later 64-bit (latest update) Processeur : Intel Core i5-6600K or AMD Ryzen R5 1600 processor Mémoire vive : 12 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 580 or Intel Arc A380 DirectX : Version 12 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit

Recommended: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 or later 64-bit (latest update) Processeur : Intel Core i5-9600K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 processor Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT or Intel Arc B570 DirectX : Version 12 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit

ARC Raiders

Overhyped
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Released October 30, 2025
sample: 400 reviews posted after launch (154 AI-classified)
48/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 83 % · 407,435 reviews (« Very Positive »)
Critics' score : 87/100 (54 OpenCritic reviews) · critics are more convinced than players (-39)
📉 Declining — recent reviews (30d): 55% positive vs 83% overall (3,929 recent reviews)
39,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

ARC Raiders has cultivated a dedicated player base, with 323 out of 400 surveyed players logging over 25 hours of gameplay. Yet the post‑release sentiment is modest, with only 48 % of sampled reviews being positive.

What it's about: ARC Raiders est un jeu d’aventure et d’extraction multijoueur se déroulant dans un monde futuriste et meurtrier, ravagé par une mystérieuse menace mécanisée nommée l’ARC.

In-game

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« Avant les gens étaient sympas donc le jeu était sympa mais maintenant les gens ils sont méchants donc je suis triste »
👍 anonymous review · 80 h played9431
« Playing solo's for some reason the community is really nice and not always pvp. Playing Duo/Trios bro its on sight at any given moment everyone wants blood. »
👍 anonymous review · 46 h played85481210
« TO PLAY ON STEAM DECK: Make sure you select proton experimental. You must tap "NO" to the AMD driver download on the actual touchscreen after launching the game. Have fun out there! »
👍 anonymous review · 20 h played7640208
« A player and I were trying to fight each other but we both were getting our booty kicked so hard by AI we decided to team up and extract together instead. Humanity needed a greater enemy than itself and that is Arc. »
👍 anonymous review · 790 h played4517169
« If you've played The Finals, then you know the quality to expect from this game. My first game ended with me tagging along with a random dude who simply said "Don't shoot. Let's leave together." And it was beautiful. »
👍 anonymous review · 120 h played2112126
« Chill game but also tense but also scary but also chill again :) ALSO Embark continue to show that they can support Linux players with proton and still keep cheaters out unlike other studios. Great studio. great game. what else can i say »
👍 anonymous review · 38 h played45966
« FAITES UN MODE PVE ECOUTEZ VOTRE COMMU PAR PITIE SORTEZ DU LOT BANDE DE BRANQUIGNOLES »
👎 anonymous review · 41 h played211
« Giving cheaters 3 chances is a joke. They knowingly bypass the anti-cheat and ruin the game for everyone. Cheating isn’t a mistake, it’s abuse. This negative review stays until this gets reverted. »
👎 anonymous review · 127 h played121014513248
« israel generate me a game that the IDF will love »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played1
« devs launched the game and then took several months vacation.... content is stale, cheating destroyed everything, no reason to play again. »
👎 anonymous review · 96 h played1
« CHEATS CHEATS CHEATS !!!! EMBARK DO SOMETHING !!!! »
👎 anonymous review · 564 h played
« Great game, possibly my game of the year. Works great on Linux (I'm running Fedora 43), which is really awesome! Hopefully devs continue to support Linux players. »
👍 anonymous review · 107 h played1813128

In players' words

« Avant les gens étaient sympas donc le jeu était sympa mais maintenant les gens ils sont méchants donc je suis triste »
👍 anonymous review · 80 h played9431
« FAITES UN MODE PVE ECOUTEZ VOTRE COMMU PAR PITIE SORTEZ DU LOT BANDE DE BRANQUIGNOLES »
👎 anonymous review · 41 h played211
« Playing solo's for some reason the community is really nice and not always pvp. Playing Duo/Trios bro its on sight at any given moment everyone wants blood. »
👍 anonymous review · 46 h played85481210
« Giving cheaters 3 chances is a joke. They knowingly bypass the anti-cheat and ruin the game for everyone. Cheating isn’t a mistake, it’s abuse. This negative review stays until this gets reverted. »
👎 anonymous review · 127 h played121014513248
« TO PLAY ON STEAM DECK: Make sure you select proton experimental. You must tap "NO" to the AMD driver download on the actual touchscreen after launching the game. Have fun out there! »
👍 anonymous review · 20 h played7640208
« israel generate me a game that the IDF will love »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played1
« A player and I were trying to fight each other but we both were getting our booty kicked so hard by AI we decided to team up and extract together instead. Humanity needed a greater enemy than itself and that is Arc. »
👍 anonymous review · 790 h played4517169
« devs launched the game and then took several months vacation.... content is stale, cheating destroyed everything, no reason to play again. »
👎 anonymous review · 96 h played1
« If you've played The Finals, then you know the quality to expect from this game. My first game ended with me tagging along with a random dude who simply said "Don't shoot. Let's leave together." And it was beautiful. »
👍 anonymous review · 120 h played2112126
« CHEATS CHEATS CHEATS !!!! EMBARK DO SOMETHING !!!! »
👎 anonymous review · 564 h played
« Chill game but also tense but also scary but also chill again :) ALSO Embark continue to show that they can support Linux players with proton and still keep cheaters out unlike other studios. Great studio. great game. what else can i say »
👍 anonymous review · 38 h played45966
« Great game, possibly my game of the year. Works great on Linux (I'm running Fedora 43), which is really awesome! Hopefully devs continue to support Linux players. »
👍 anonymous review · 107 h played1813128

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
51 % pos · n=81
Multiplayer
19 % pos · n=57
Content / longevity
19 % pos · n=42
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=31
Performance
17 % pos · n=12
Graphics / art
88 % pos · n=8
Value for money
0 % pos · n=7
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=6
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=5
Story / writing
100 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay8141634
Multiplayer5711343
Content / longevity428133
Stability / bugs310031
Performance122010
Graphics / art8701
Value for money7025
Audio / music6600
Interface / UX5005
Story / writing2200

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 108 h on median; those who dislike it: 177 h.

<2h
0 % (n=2)
2-10h
72 % (n=39)
10-25h
56 % (n=36)
>25h
45 % (n=323)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

📉 Down since launch (-35 pts) — reception has worsened
Oct 2025 : 89% positive89OctNov 2025 : 100% positive100NovDec 2025 : 100% positive100DecJul 2026 : 54% positive54Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€28.00€31.49€34.99€38.48€41.982026€29.99

Steam price tracked automatically since Sep 22, 2025 · All-time low: €29.99 (Jun 25, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0,8 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 50 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 47,6 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

This game on Twitch

Popular streamers

LIVE aimkey 805 viewers · EN — TRIO EVENT W @ninedy @shinyatheninjaLIVE BHarp 679 viewers · EN — FRIDAY SUB GAMES!💎DROPS💎👑#1 SOLO ARC RAIDER👑 !hats | CODE: BHARP | !donate !socials !discord !dropsLIVE ShinyaTheNinja 571 viewers · EN — ARC RAIDERS EVENT RIGHT NOW !headset !ban !wallhack !mousepad !subLIVE NorgannonHH 433 viewers · ES — 🛑 HACIENDO PVP Y CINEMA DEL BUENO! 🗿 | ENTRA AL !discord PARA ESTAR AL DÍA! 👀 | !guias ✅ | !redes 👈

Small streamers to support

LIVE selbrz29 3 viewers · FR — Arc raiderLIVE FiveBy 95 viewers · EN — Drops ✅ Raiding with Chat! | !socials !ytLIVE Huuge 95 viewers · EN — ✅ !RivenTidesGuide ✅ EMBARK PARTNER ✅ HUGE TRIALS WEEKLIVE 4orthewin 95 viewers · EN — 💥 Battle in D.C. | LORE Musetti 🆚 Rafael Jodar | Block Buster Quarterfinals Matchup!

Streams snapshot from 01/08 à 05h31

Popular clips

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Strengths

  • The audio design has been widely praised, with 6 positive mentions out of 6.
  • The graphics have also received positive feedback, with 7 positive mentions out of 8.
  • The game’s ability to keep players engaged stands out, reflected in the high number of long‑term players.

Weaknesses

  • The game’s performance is heavily criticized, with 10 negative mentions out of 12.
  • Bugs dominate videoer, with 31 negative mentions out of 31.
  • The multiplayer experience suffers from toxicity and poor matchmaking, with 43 negative mentions out of 57.

Who is it for?

Action enthusiasts who enjoy a deep gameplay loop and are willing to tolerate technical hiccups will find ARC Raiders appealing. Those looking for a polished multiplayer experience may want to wait for further updates.

Is ARC Raiders worth it in 2026?

It depends — the community is divided: 83% of 407,435 Steam reviews are positive (player score 48/100). Most-praised strength: The audio design has been widely praised. Current price: 39,99€.

Verdict

While ARC Raiders excels in audio, visuals and player retention, its technical flaws, especially in performance and multiplayer, currently limit its appeal. The game’s overall strong review history suggests potential for improvement, but a cautious approach is recommended for new buyers.

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ARC Raiders: 48/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

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