Escape from Tarkov Reviews

Escape from Tarkov is ranked in the 91st percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
90 / 100
Nov 27, 2025

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

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Nov 26, 2025

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

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9 / 10.0
Nov 27, 2025

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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8.5 / 10.0
Nov 26, 2025

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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8.5 / 10.0
Nov 23, 2025

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

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7 / 10.0
Nov 24, 2025

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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1 / 5.0
Oct 12, 2025

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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85 / 100
Oct 7, 2025

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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