ARC Raiders has turned out to be one of the surprise critical darlings of 2025, as it’s currently tied for being the highest-rated game of the year, beating out some surprising games.
ARC Raiders is a PvPvE extraction shooter, where mankind has been forced to live in underground cities, due to robots taking over the world and slaying any human they see. Players take on the role of Raiders, humans who are bold enough to explore the surface in search of vital supplies and weaponry.
ARC Raiders received a ton of positive press and word of mouth during its beta period, which has paid off in terms of critical reception. According to OpenCritic, ARC Raiders has a 94% critical rating, tying it for the best-reviewed game of 2025.
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ARC Raiders is currently competing with Hades 2, beloved by critics worldwide, and The Séance of Blake Manor, a lesser-known indie hit adored by those who have played it.
Trailing behind ARC Raiders is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, the classic JRPG-inspired hit, with a 92% score. Behind it with a 91% are Donkey Kong Bananza, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and Split Fiction....
