New Steam Game is Now One of the Highest-Rated Games of 2024

New Steam Game is Now One of the Highest-Rated Games of 2024

Key Takeaways

  • Arco has a 92 overall critic rating and “Very Positive” reviews on Steam.
  • This makes Arco one of the highest-rated new Steam games of 2024 to date.
  • Arco is also available on Switch, but it’s not on PlayStation or Xbox yet.

As a seasoned PC gamer with over 20 years of experience under my belt, I can confidently say that Arco has left a lasting impression on me among this year’s new releases. With its unique blend of Mesoamerican fantasy and bullet hell elements, it offers an immersive gaming experience that’s both challenging and engaging.


Steam enthusiasts recently enjoyed the release of Arco, a game that has been receiving high praises as one of this year’s top-rated new releases. With fresh games being introduced to Steam almost every day, PC gaming aficionados are constantly presented with exciting new content to explore. However, as with any new release, the quality can vary significantly; hence, it is always a delight when an unexpected gem receives critical acclaim.

Most games launched as exclusives on the Epic Games Store, however, PC gaming fans generally find that major titles become accessible on Steam. There are exceptions, such as critically acclaimed games like Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, which are console-only releases. Yet, many of the year’s top-rated games can easily be found and played on Valve’s platform.

The latest addition is “Arco”, a groundbreaking Mesoamerican-themed fantasy RPG infused with bullet hell mechanics, where players embark on adventures as four native heroes. The game offers “simultaneous” turn-based combat, individual skill trees for each character, and decisions that can alter the narrative’s direction. Steam users have given it a thumbs up, granting it a “Very Positive” rating. Impressively, it boasts a 92 overall score on OpenCritic, placing it as the fourth-highest rated game of 2024, following closely behind “Tsukihime”, “Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth”, “Fate/Stay Night Remastered”, and “Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree”.

Highest-Rated Games of 2024 So Far

  1. Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree – 94
  2. Fate/Stay Night Remastered – 93
  3. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth – 93
  4. Tsukihime -A piece of blue glass moon- – 92
  5. Arco – 92
  6. Balatro – 91
  7. Destiny 2: The Final Shape – 91
  8. Castlevania Dominus Collection – 90
  9. Tekken 8 – 90
  10. Hades 2 – 90

Currently, it’s quite likely that Arco’s total score may decrease as more reviews are taken into account since only seven outlets have reviewed it so far, released on August 15th. Despite this, achieving a 92 overall rating with just seven reviews is still noteworthy, and when paired with Steam user ratings, it suggests that many find the game to be quite enjoyable and worth playing.

If you’re eager to experience Arco, you can definitely find it on Steam. However, I should mention that the game is also accessible on the Nintendo Switch. As of now, versions for PlayStation and Xbox haven’t been launched yet, so console gamers might need to opt for the Switch version if they wish to play. The price for Arco remains consistent at $19.99 on both Steam and Switch. Ultimately, the choice depends on your preference. Keep in mind that playing it handheld on the Switch doesn’t necessitate any additional equipment, whereas playing it handheld on Steam would require a Steam Deck.

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2024-09-03 20:30