Arco
Released Aug 2024
A Mesoamerican fantasy RPG that blends turn-based and real-time combat. Explore the world through three handcrafted stories forged in bloodshed, laced with magic, and united by revenge.
96% positive · 2,327 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Evaluation
Arco launched on August 15, 2024 as a complete, self-contained RPG. The post-launch period has been characterized by quality-of-life improvements and maintenance: a series of bug fix patches in the weeks after launch, the addition of six new language localizations by December 2024, and a bug fix anniversary patch on August 22, 2025. None of these updates introduced new story content or gameplay expansions.
The only DLC listed is the Original Soundtrack, which was available at launch. No additional DLC — paid or free — has been announced or listed on the store.
The anniversary post on August 15, 2025 [NEWS-2] was a heartfelt thank-you from one of the developers and the release of a new music single inspired by the game's world. While it reflects ongoing fondness for the project, it contains no announcement of new game content. The physical Switch release and vinyl soundtrack announced on September 3, 2025 [NEWS-9] are merchandise and distribution milestones, not new digital game content.
There are no outstanding commitments, no announced future content, and no roadmap indicating more updates are planned. The game shipped as a complete narrative experience and has received only post-launch polish since its release. The last substantive update was the anniversary bug fix patch on August 22, 2025.
Evidence
Arco launched on August 15, 2024 as a complete 10–15 hour narrative RPG with no post-launch content roadmap mentioned.
Only DLC listed is the Original Soundtrack, released on launch day. No additional DLC announced or listed.
Content
1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Panic
Achievements
54
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player
About this game
Arco is a Mesoamerican fantasy RPG where each fight is a handcrafted bullet-hellish maelstrom that you must solve through clever use of your skills, items, and environment. While exploring the world, your narrative choices affect whether the combat skews more turn-based or real-time.
Guide four indigenous heroes through intertwining stories as you battle monstrous creatures, rival nations, and greedy colonizers. Choose peace or choose violence but not all threats can be reasoned with…and all roads in Arco lead to revenge. On a llama.
Features:
- Simultaneous turn-based system that requires tactical planning while staying quick on your toes.
- Intertwined stories with 4 different characters, each with their own unique skill tree and playstyle.
- Choices that impact the narrative as well as the gameplay.
- Handcrafted fantastical world with 200+ locations, 50+ enemies, 100+ items, 100+ skills.
- 2 hours of captivating soundtrack. It will break your heart and then heal it.
- Get cursed, run from your demons, slap monsters, and break your neck trying to discover secrets.
- Llamas.
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Last evaluated Jun 21, 2026
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