Nostalgia Overload: Gamers Are Raving About ARC Raiders on Steam

Craftsmen from the Swedish **Embark Studios** have already made a name for themselves with the quite successful **[THE FINALS](https://example.com/game/the_finals)**, but they felt one exciting shooter wasn’t enough. Yesterday, their new extraction-themed game **[ARC Raiders](https://example.com/game/arc_raiders)** was launched and instantly broke the studio’s record.

The peak online player count for **THE FINALS** reached **[242,619 players](https://steamdb.info/app/2073850/charts/)**, while the new **ARC Raiders** attracted **[264,673 concurrent users](https://steamdb.info/app/1808500/charts/)** right off the bat. At first glance, the difference appears minor. However, considering that **THE FINALS** was free to play while the new game is priced at $40 (around 3,220 rubles or 22,000 tenge), this marks an impressive achievement.

Steam users who enjoy high-quality shooters have welcomed **ARC Raiders** with enthusiasm, though some criticism has also been noted. At the time of writing, the game boasts an impressive 90% positive feedback on the **Valve** platform—an uncommon phenomenon for large multiplayer titles.

Gamers praise the game for being precisely what they anticipated—immersive, well-crafted, and incredibly addictive. Players are impressed by its visual style, audio design, world detail, and the overall sense of adventure infused with post-apocalyptic charm. Many draw comparisons to **[Escape from Tarkov](https://example.com/game/escape_from_tarkov)**, yet emphasize that this is a distinct and original project rather than just a clone.

Players have lauded the co-op mode, PvE content, trader quest system, and crafting mechanics within the shelter. The setting with mechanical enemies and dynamic events on the maps adds depth. The optimization and the Russian localization have also received high praise, as noted in numerous Russian-language reviews.

It’s worth mentioning that the game creates a nostalgic sense of childhood adventure—it’s that captivating. Many admit they find it hard to tear themselves away, often losing track of time and rushing home from **work** to jump into their next gaming session.

However, some gamers express discontent. A few feel that third-person battles disrupt the balance and encourage camping. Others complain about the steep price and doubt that the game can maintain its player base without frequent updates.

**ARC Raiders** offers a nostalgic experience that can either transport you back to your childhood or provide a solid gaming experience on PC (**[Steam](https://stopgame.ru/to?https%3A%2F%2Fstore.steampowered.com%2Fapp%2F1808500%2FARC_Raiders%2F)**, **[Epic Games Store](https://stopgame.ru/to?https%3A%2F%2Fstore.epicgames.com%2Fru%2Fp%2Farc-raiders)**), Xbox Series, and PlayStation 5. The text within the game is available in Russian.