ARCS
Released 21 October 2026 · PC · Action, Indie
A stage‑based shooter where you build optimal strategies and wipe out over a thousand enemies.
Story
ARCS is a stage‑based shooter where you assemble your loadout from over 450 types of equipment, build the optimal strategy for each battlefield, and break through waves of incoming enemies. Terrain layout and object placement can drastically shift the flow of battle, creating entirely different approaches even within the same stage depending on your chosen combination of gear. Victory comes from pure strategic thinking. When you finally read the battlefield and execute the perfect plan, the tension and rush of achievement hit hard. You can choose from multiple difficulty levels at the start of each stage. From beginner‑friendly modes to intense challenges with aggressive enemy attacks, you can freely switch difficulties at any time. Play the story at the pace that suits you best. ◆Waves of Enemies Flood the Battlefield Enemies appear one after another, and some stages unleash enough forces to completely fill the screen. Your decision‑making and preparation are the key to breaking through. ◆Story The autonomous weapons that destroyed the world in a single night came to be known as “LIV.” The survivors fled underground, leaving the surface as a lawless wasteland where...
Gameplay
ARCS is a stage‑based shooter where you assemble your loadout from over 450 types of equipment, build the optimal strategy for each battlefield, and break through waves of incoming enemies. Terrain layout and object placement can drastically shift the flow of battle, creating entirely different approaches even within the same stage depending on your chosen combination of gear. Victory comes from pure strategic thinking. When you finally read the battlefield and execute the perfect plan, the tension and rush of achievement hit hard. You can choose from multiple difficulty levels at the start of each stage. From beginner‑friendly modes to intense challenges with aggressive enemy attacks, you can freely switch difficulties at any time. Play the story at the pace that suits you best. ◆Waves of Enemies Flood the Battlefield Enemies appear one after another, and some stages unleash enough forces to completely fill the screen. Your decision‑making and preparation are the key to breaking through. ◆Story The autonomous weapons that destroyed the world in a single night came to be known as “LIV.” The survivors fled underground, leaving the surface as a lawless wasteland where supplies and rogue machines roamed freely. Humanity’s last hope became the ARCS , enhanced humans long condemned for their inhumane origins. You were supposed to be dead. But the military recovered...
Features
- Single-player
- Steam Achievements
- Custom Volume Controls
- Adjustable Difficulty
- Playable without Timed Input
- DualShock Controller Support
- Partial Controller Support
- Family Sharing
Release details
ARCS is a Action and Indie game by Naito. It is published by Naito Games. ARCS came out on Wednesday, 21 October 2026 on PC. This date comes from Steam and was last checked on 21 October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
When did ARCS come out?
ARCS came out on 21 October 2026.
Which platforms is ARCS on?
ARCS is on PC.
Who makes ARCS?
ARCS is developed by Naito and published by Naito Games.
What kind of game is ARCS?
ARCS is a game of these genres: Action and Indie.