ARC Raiders vs Split Fiction
Co-op extraction versus genre-hopping adventure — which multiplayer shape fits your squad's style?
Embark's prettiest and friendliest extraction shooter — ARC Raiders trades Tarkov's hardcore detail for cleaner combat and a real sci-fi world to fight over.
Hazelight's wildest co-op yet — Split Fiction trades It Takes Two's gentle tone for genre-hopping chaos, and it's their best game in years.
Steam popularity
Shared scale — sparklines are directly comparable across both games.
ARC Raiders
May 2026 peak CCU 120,450 ↓ 22% MoM
All-time peak 465,097
Split Fiction
May 2026 peak CCU 14,259 ↓ 4% MoM
All-time peak 258,641
Key differences
Gameplay variety
ARC Raiders focuses on intense cooperative action shooter gameplay with a consistent sci-fi setting.
Split Fiction features diverse gameplay mechanics, including bullet-hell, platforming, and mech battles, across different genres.
Co-op requirements
ARC Raiders allows for solo play but is geared towards co-op trios with map-wide objectives.
Split Fiction is co-op-only with no AI companion option, requiring a regular co-op partner.
Game length and pace
ARC Raiders offers a potentially lengthy experience with extraction shooter tension and a full-loot system.
Split Fiction provides a tightly-paced 12-15 hour story that can be completed in three sessions.
Which one is for you?
Pick ARC Raiders if
- You have a regular trio for co-op extraction games
- You prefer a sci-fi setting and consistent gameplay mechanics
- You're willing to invest time in a potentially lengthy game
Pick Split Fiction if
- You and a friend want a diverse, genre-hopping co-op experience
- You prefer a shorter, more tightly-paced game with a focus on story
- You've already played It Takes Two and A Way Out and want something new
Bottom line
Choose ARC Raiders for a challenging co-op extraction experience, but opt for Split Fiction if you prefer a shorter, more varied adventure with a partner.