ARC Raiders vs Deadside
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
ARC Raiders wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Deadside is $3.40 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | ARC Raiders | Deadside |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Wait for Sale | 72 | 53 |
| Quality | 68 | 64 |
| Value | 60 | 44 |
| Popularity | 80 | 37 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $28.39 | $24.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 82.1% positive | 76.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 94.9K | 483 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | ARC Raiders | Deadside |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 30, 2025 | December 5, 2024 |
| Developers | Embark Studios | Bad Pixel |
| Publishers | Embark Studios | Bad Pixel, tinyBuild |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 or later 64-bit (latest update) | 64-bit Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-9600K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 processor | Core i5 / AMD Ryzen 5 |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT or Intel Arc B570 | GTX 1060 / RX 580 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 11 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: ARC Raiders or Deadside?
ARC Raiders won the comparison against Deadside based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is ARC Raiders worth buying over Deadside?
Based on the metrics, ARC Raiders won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. ARC Raiders currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:57 PM UTC