Honestly, this whole debate feels familiar. Arc Raiders looks like yet another extraction shooter riding hype, while Blue Prince actually tried something weird and different. Sure, you can compare it to Betrayal at House on the Hill, but remixing that idea into a roguelite puzzle experience is bold. Steam Awards almost always crown popularity, not real innovation. Still, Blue Prince suddenly sounds way more tempting.

Arc Raiders feels confused about what it wants to be. It markets PVE vibes but plays like a rough PVP extraction shooter. No real story, constant camping, messy matchmaking, and punishing mechanics make the grind exhausting. The world has potential, but right now it’s more frustrating than fun, especially for solo or casual players.