ARC Raiders vs Marathon: Which Should You Play?

Two games people line up against each other, side by side: the verdict, the price, the platforms and, the bit that matters most here, how each one actually treats a solo / PvE player.

ARC Raiders

Worth it

★★★★★ 4.5/5

Embark's post-apocalyptic PvPvE extraction shooter, the most polished and solo-friendly door into the genre.

Released: October 2025
Price: £34.99 / $39.99
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series

Solo-capable
Online-only
Co-op
PvP optional

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Marathon

Situational

Bungie's PvP-first extraction shooter that launched big in March 2026, then lost most of its players within weeks.

Released: March 2026
Price: £34.99 / $39.99
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series

Solo-capable
Online-only
Co-op
primary

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