Underplayed Gems

Escape from Tarkov (2025)

Escape from Tarkov cover
Developer
Battlestate Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Simulation
Rating
2.4 of 5, 57,501 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 28 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

Every raid is a slow-burn high-stakes tactical puzzle where a single mistake can erase hours of progress.

tacticalpunishingtensehardcoremeticulousrealisticstressfulsurvival

What players say

Players are split between those who love the hardcore tension and those frustrated by bans, launcher bugs, and a phone verification that blocks some regions. Long-time fans warn new players to expect a brutal learning curve and note that the developers often cater to streamers.

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Screenshots

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