A Nostalgic Gaming Adventure: Gamers Rave About ARC Raiders on Steam

Crafters from the Swedish studio **Embark Studios** have already made a name for themselves with the quite successful game **[THE FINALS](https://www.example.com)**, but they felt one impressive shooter wasn’t enough. Just yesterday, they launched their extraction game **[ARC Raiders](https://www.example.com)**, which immediately broke the studio’s records.

While **THE FINALS** achieved a peak online count of **[242,619 players](https://www.example.com)**, the brand-new **ARC Raiders** has already attracted **[264,673 concurrent users](https://www.example.com)**. At first glance, the difference seems minor. However, considering that **THE FINALS** was free to play while the new release costs $40 (3,220 rubles or 22,000 tenge), this showcases impressive growth.

Fans of quality shooting games on Steam have welcomed **ARC Raiders** enthusiastically, although it hasn’t escaped some criticism. At the time of writing, the game boasts an astonishing 90% positive feedback on the **Valve** platform—a rather uncommon feat for large multiplayer titles.

Players note that the game has turned out just as they had hoped—immersive, well-crafted, and incredibly engaging. They were impressed by the visual style, sound design, world detail, and an overall sense of adventure mixed with post-apocalyptic charm. Many have drawn comparisons to **[Escape from Tarkov](https://www.example.com)**, yet emphasize that it remains a distinct and original project, not a mere copy.

Gamers praise the cooperative gameplay, PvE features, the quest system involving traders, and crafting through a safe house. The setting, filled with mechanical foes and dynamic events on maps, adds depth. The optimization and Russian localization received particularly high marks, as highlighted in various reviews from Russian-speaking communities.

It is worth noting that the game feels like a nostalgic adventure from one’s childhood—it’s that captivating. Many admit they can’t tear themselves away, losing track of time while playing late into the night, eagerly rushing home from **work** to dive into another session.

However, not all players are satisfied. Some argue that third-person combat disrupts balance and encourages camping. Others voice concerns regarding the high price and wonder if the game can maintain its player base without frequent updates.

**ARC Raiders** can transport you back to your childhood or simply provide a solid gaming experience on PC (**[Steam](https://www.example.com)**, **[Epic Games Store](https://www.example.com)**), Xbox Series, and PlayStation 5. The game is available in Russian as well.