Best Solo & PvE Extraction Shooters (June 2026)
The most-asked question about this genre is “can I play it solo, without getting hunted by other players?” Here’s the honest answer, grouped by what Steam actually lists for each game.
The honest headline: extraction shooters are overwhelmingly PvP-first. The format was built around fighting other players for loot. Genuine single-player or PvE-focused options exist but are the minority — and some games marketed as “solo-friendly” still drop you onto a shared map. Classifications below come straight from the gameplay modes Steam lists.
True solo / single-player (6)
Steam lists a Single-player mode and no PvP — the closest thing to an offline-style experience.
| Game | Status | Price | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escape From Duckov Solo/PvE | Released | $17.99 | Windows, macOS |
| Incursion Red River Solo/PvE | Out now · Early Access | $21.99 | Windows |
| Road to Vostok Solo/PvE | Out now · Early Access | $19.99 | Windows |
| The Forever Winter Solo/PvE | Out now · Early Access | $29.99 | Windows |
| ZERO Sievert Solo/PvE | Released | $19.99 | Windows |
| ZERO Sievert 2 Solo/PvE | Coming soon · Early Access | TBA | Windows |
Has co-op or a solo mode (alongside PvP) (14)
These list a single-player or co-op mode and PvP on Steam. You can often team up or play PvE content, but many share the map with other players — check each page.
| Game | Status | Price | Solo/PvE or PvP | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARC Raiders Solo/PvE | Released | $39.99 | PvP + Solo/Co-op | Windows |
| Arena Breakout: Infinite FreeSolo/PvE | Released | Free to play | PvP + Solo/Co-op | Windows |
| Dark and Darker FreeSolo/PvE | Out now · Early Access | Free to play | PvP + Solo/Co-op | Windows |
| Delta Force FreeSolo/PvE | Released | Free to play | PvP + Solo/Co-op | Windows |
| Dungeonborne Solo/PvE | Out now · Early Access | — | PvP + Solo/Co-op | Windows |
| Escape from Tarkov Solo/PvE | Released | $49.99 | PvP + Solo/Co-op | Windows |
| Gray Zone Warfare Solo/PvE | Out now · Early Access | $39.99 | PvP + Solo/Co-op | Windows |
| HAWKED Solo/PvE | Released | — | PvP + Solo/Co-op | Windows |
| Hunt: Showdown 1896 Solo/PvE | Released | $29.99 | PvP + Solo/Co-op | Windows |
| Level Zero: Extraction Solo/PvE | Released | $19.99 | PvP + Solo/Co-op | Windows |
| Marauders Solo/PvE | Out now · Early Access | $29.99 | PvP + Solo/Co-op | Windows |
| Off The Grid FreeSolo/PvE | Released | Free to play | PvP + Solo/Co-op | Windows |
| Reaper Actual Solo/PvE | Out now · Early Access | $19.99 | PvP + Solo/Co-op | Windows |
| SYNDUALITY Echo of Ada Solo/PvE | Released | $39.99 | PvP + Solo/Co-op | Windows |
PvP-first (3)
For honesty’s sake: these list only competitive modes on Steam. You may still be able to queue alone, but you’ll be up against other players.
| Game | Status | Price | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon | Released | $39.99 | Windows |
| SAND: Raiders of Sophie | Coming soon · Early Access | TBA | Windows |
| Vigor Free | Released | Free to play | Windows |
Modes not yet specified (1)
Steam currently lists only a generic “Multi-player” mode for these — no single-player, co-op, or explicit PvP tag — so we can’t honestly classify them as solo/PvE or PvP-first yet. Check each page as the listing fills in.
| Game | Status | Price | Modes (Steam) | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exoborne | Coming soon | TBA | Multi-player | Windows |
Solo & PvE FAQ
Are there any single-player extraction shooters?
Yes — a small number list a Single-player mode and no PvP on Steam: Escape From Duckov, Incursion Red River, Road to Vostok, The Forever Winter, ZERO Sievert, ZERO Sievert 2. Most extraction games are built around PvP, so true offline/solo-only titles are the exception.
Which extraction shooters have PvE or co-op?
These list a single-player or co-op mode on Steam (often alongside PvP): Escape From Duckov, Incursion Red River, Road to Vostok, The Forever Winter, ZERO Sievert, ZERO Sievert 2, ARC Raiders, Arena Breakout: Infinite, Dark and Darker, Delta Force, Dungeonborne, Escape from Tarkov, Gray Zone Warfare, HAWKED, Hunt: Showdown 1896, Level Zero: Extraction, Marauders, Off The Grid, Reaper Actual, SYNDUALITY Echo of Ada. A co-op/PvE listing doesn’t always mean a separate PvE-only mode — some still place you on a shared PvPvE map, so check each game’s page.
Is Escape from Tarkov solo or PvE?
Steam lists Co-op and Online Co-op modes for Escape from Tarkov alongside its PvP, but it is primarily a PvPvE game — you share raids with other players. Check its page for the exact mode list.
Not affiliated with Valve/Steam or any developer or publisher. Every fact (free/paid, modes, platforms, status) comes from Valve’s public Steam store data as of June 2026 and can change. Gaps are left blank, never guessed.