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Arca's Path

Arca's Path

Arca's Path

Released: 12/4/2018

Tricked by a wicked android witch, you must seek a path home and escape the simulated world of Arca. Fully integrated across all major VR platforms, with intuitive hands-free gameplay, Arca’s Path is an atmospheric VR gaming experience. A Dark Fairytale – Enter the simulated world of Arca and unlock the truth, in a truly immersive VR gaming experience. Challenging Physics-based Gameplay– Find your path through 25 levels of stunning crystalline landscapes. Hands-free Control – Head tracking VR technology uses your gaze to intuitively lead the character’s sphere with skill and precision. Ambient Soundtrack – Experience the chilled experimental electro music of Ninja Tunes artist, Raffertie.

Tricked by a wicked android witch, you must seek a path home and escape the simulated world of Arca. Fully integrated across all major VR platforms, with intuitive hands-free gameplay, Arca’s Path is an atmospheric VR gaming experience. A Dark Fairytale – Enter the simulated world of Arca and unlock the truth, in a truly immersive VR gaming experience. Challenging Physics-based Gameplay– Find your path through 25 levels of stunning crystalline landscapes. Hands-free Control – Head tracking VR technology uses your gaze to intuitively lead the character’s sphere with skill and precision. Ambient Soundtrack – Experience the chilled experimental electro music of Ninja Tunes artist, Raffertie.

Tricked by a wicked android witch, you must seek a path home and escape the simulated world of Arca. Fully integrated across all major VR platforms, with intuitive hands-free gameplay, Arca’s Path is an atmospheric VR gaming experience. A Dark Fairytale – Enter the simulated world of Arca and unlock the truth, in a truly immersive VR gaming experience. Challenging Physics-based Gameplay– Find your path through 25 levels of stunning crystalline landscapes. Hands-free Control – Head tracking VR technology uses your gaze to intuitively lead the character’s sphere with skill and precision. Ambient Soundtrack – Experience the chilled experimental electro music of Ninja Tunes artist, Raffertie.

Critics

78

Steam

83

Score Breakdown

78.3

Critic Average

15 reviews

83

Steam User Score

18 reviews

N/A

Metacritic User Score

Less than 20 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity

N/A

Metacritic Disparity

N/A

Combined Disparity

N/A

Average of both sources

Review Timing

1 early (7%)14 launch window (93%)0 late (0%)

Review summary

Updated May 8, 2026

Based on 15 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 78.3/100. Reviews were published 1 before release, 14 within the 60-day launch window, and 0 later.

How these comparisons are calculated

Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 15)+

Justin OneilviaThisGenGaming
Jan 16, 2019Launch window
75/100View review
PS4Blog.net StaffviaPS4Blog.net
Jan 10, 2019Launch window
75/100View review
Ryan WelchviaGameOctane
Jan 4, 2019Launch window
100/100View review
Ahmed MohamedviaCOGconnected
Dec 17, 2018Launch window
60/100View review
Chandler WoodviaPlayStation LifeStyle
Dec 14, 2018Launch window
70/100View review