Escape from Tarkov
Escape from Tarkov is the original extraction FPS where every raid is a gamble with death. Prep your raid, bleed, endure and fight through ruthless PMC players and Scavs, gain tactical advantage and cling to your loot — only extraction decides if you live or lose it all.
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About this game
Developer description
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Player sentiment
What players actually say
“unfair, buggy, sus accounts, pure pain... best weapon/attachment system ever, most realistic guns I've ever seen in a game. Satisfying animations and immersive atmosphere, mil-sim with arcade/loot/boss elements hardest quests ever created, stupid hard to learn the game, addictive AF and killing players is the most…”
1096h played · 364 helpful
“As an ex-PVP player, I only play PVE now. It's a peaceful life, as they say; At least, as peaceful as Tarkov can be. The game has its flaws and AI can be as amazing as it can be horrendous but no other game has that special vibe Tarkov has. If you have a job and touch grass from time to time, PVE is the way to go.…”
574h played · 537 helpful
“I would not recommend this game if you are happy with your life. This is the type of game you play when some traumatic or devastating event happens in your life. For example your parents died in a car accident, you lost your kid in a custody battle, your girlfriend left your or wife divorced you, or your just not ha…”
397h played · 605 helpful
“I can really feel how sad they are that Steam game purchases can't be made through Xsolla... The addition of the "Streets of Tarkov" map evoked far more emotion than this release and its "over 1000 fixes and improvements"... Feels like it is not a release, this is a send-off into oblivion …”
614h played · 399 helpful · not recommended
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Media
Screenshots
Images: Battlestate Games via Steam, shown for editorial coverage.
Specs
System requirements
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minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 or similar
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: GTX 1660 or similar
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 80 GB available space
recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 11
- Processor: Intel Core i7-14700F or better
- Memory: 64 GB RAM
- Graphics: RTX 4070 or better
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 80 GB available space
FAQ
Common questions
When was Escape from Tarkov released?+
Steam lists the release date as Nov 15, 2025.
What platforms is Escape from Tarkov available on?+
Windows
How is Escape from Tarkov reviewed on Steam?+
Mixed — 62% of 14K steam reviews are positive, captured Nov 1, 2026.








