ARC Raiders vs Split Fiction
Co-op action with a sci-fi twist versus genre-hopping chaos — which multiplayer experience fits your playstyle?
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
Apr 2026 peak CCU 154,498 ↓ 38% MoM
All-time peak 465,097
Split Fiction
Apr 2026 peak CCU 14,926 ↓ 32% 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 prefer a consistent sci-fi setting and gameplay mechanics.
- You have a regular trio or duo for co-op play with map-wide objectives.
- You enjoy extraction-shooter tension and a full-loot system.
Pick Split Fiction if
- You and a friend or partner want a diverse co-op experience with varying gameplay mechanics.
- You prefer a shorter, more tightly-paced game that can be completed in a few sessions.
- You enjoy genre-hopping chaos and a mix of sci-fi and fantasy elements.
Bottom line
Choose ARC Raiders for a focused co-op shooter experience with extraction-shooter tension, or opt for Split Fiction if you prefer a diverse, genre-hopping co-op adventure with a shorter playtime.