Arena Breakout: Infinite is the major competitor to Escape from Tarkov on Steam. Before the original, all players can play the realistic extraction shooter on Steam for free.
What kind of game is this? Arena Breakout: Infinite is a realistic extraction shooter and is generally seen as an alternative to Escape from Tarkov. This free game is also arguably the biggest competitor, having already convinced thousands of players during its closed beta.
Like in its predecessor, players start with little equipment and must gather or purchase everything themselves. Money is earned by selling and trading found loot. However, the loot must first be brought back from missions without dying.
Especially the realistic PvP battles create a lot of adrenaline, as all loot and equipment are lost upon death. The alternative has now launched on Steam ahead of Escape from Tarkov and is impressing players there.
Here you can watch a trailer for Arena Breakout: Infinite:
Good ratings and a removal of Pay2Win
What changes with the Steam release? With its release on Steam, Arena Breakout: Infinite brought a major update. The most important point for most players is likely the removal of the Pay2Win system from the game.
The system surrounding the “Keon” currency has been revised. Previously, players could use real money to buy advantages with the currency. However, with the Steam release, the system was changed and the Pay2Win was removed.
Content-wise, there have also been several changes for the release. New weapons, better balance, and an update for the five maps in the game were introduced. Additionally, there are some new items to discover in the game.
How is the release being received? The game was released on Steam on the night of September 16, 2025, which is why the current peak player record of 12,306 (via SteamDB) is not yet indicative (As of 11:00 AM, September 16, 2025). Many more new players are expected to try the free shooter in the evening.
The over 500 reviews on Steam are somewhat more indicative. They rate Arena Breakout: Infinite at 86% positive, placing the title in the “very positive” category.
Arena Breakout: Infinite has brought its release on Steam forward to launch before the major competitor Escape from Tarkov. The extraction shooter is expected to also release on Steam in 2025, and then it will offer the full version right away: After 8 years of early access, Escape from Tarkov finally reveals its release date, but unfortunately not what changes
