Escape from Tarkov

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83

Top Critic Average

75%

Critics Recommend

PC Gamer
90 / 100
GamesRadar+
4 / 5
DualShockers
9 / 10
The Games Machine
8.5 / 10
GamingBolt
7 / 10
CGMagazine
8.5 / 10
GamesCreed
1 / 5
NoobFeed
85 / 100
Creators: Battlestate Games
Release Date: Nov 15, 2025 - PC
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Escape from Tarkov - Official 'Echoes of Unfallen' Version 1.0 Release Trailer

Critic Reviews for Escape from Tarkov

Singularly unforgiving, dizzyingly complex, and like no other FPS out there: the extraction shooter's extraction shooter.

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The desire to get high-value loot will force you to make stupid choices

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It may not be the prettiest or the most approachable game, but Escape From Tarkov looks set to remain the premier post-apocalyptic first-person shooter in the market for the foreseeable future.

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Escape from Tarkov is a solid extraction shooter born in 2017. Despite its technical limitations and uneven balance, version 1.0 confirms it as a unique, intense, and persistently engaging hardcore tactical FPS. It's not for everyone, but that's precisely what makes it special.

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Escape From Tarkov might have been one of the first major extraction shooters, but the genre as a whole still has a lot to learn from its core gameplay and how it builds up tension.

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Escape from Tarkov is the ultimate tactical extraction shooter and perfect misery simulator.

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Escape from Tarkov has almost nothing that is fundamentally immersive or exciting. Hardcore extraction shooter fans might get a kick out of this, but for those who are new to the genre and want to try something different, they might be put off by this game.

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Escape from Tarkov is one of the most detailed and unique shooters ever created, combining elements from survival, RPGs, and simulators in a single package. It's not easy for casual gamers to get into, as it's so simple and has a steep learning curve. However, for those who prefer a challenge and love deep, complex first-person RPG-like action, it's the most immersive game out there.

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