ARC Raiders Surpasses Battlefield in Steam Popularity, Community Hails “Best in Class”
November 9, 2025 – ARC Raiders, the recently released extraction shooter, is experiencing a surge in popularity on Steam, currently outpacing the new Battlefield title in player engagement and garnering overwhelmingly positive reviews. As of 9:50 a.m. today, 89% of the game’s 59,947 Steam reviews are positive, earning it a “very positive” rating (via Steam).
The success of ARC Raiders demonstrates that the extraction shooter genre can appeal to a broad audience, offering a more accessible alternative to established titles like Escape from Tarkov. Players are praising the game’s world design, atmosphere, sound design, balanced performance, beginner-friendliness, and engaging game loop. This positive reception positions ARC Raiders as a notable contender within the competitive landscape of online shooters.
Players notably highlight the game’s elegant PvE mechanics and relaxed,kind community. User Dschorden described ARC Raiders as the “best game in its class,” noting its appeal to both genre veterans and newcomers. Many reviews draw comparisons to Escape from Tarkov, with ARC Raiders being lauded as a more enjoyable and accessible experience, though Tarkov is acknowledged for its greater depth.
The strong community spirit extends beyond gameplay, with players actively policing the game to ensure fair play – some even self-appointing as ”sheriffs” to hunt down disruptive players (“You can have loot. My reward is justice”: ARC Raiders players appoint themselves sheriffs and hunt down crooks). The developers are also noted for their close engagement with the player base.
