The verdict
Far Far West (Early Access) from 8-person studio Evil Raptor is Steam's latest sleeper hit — 250,000+ copies in 48 hours and 97% Overwhelmingly Positive.
TL;DR — 4.5/5
Far Far West (Early Access) from Evil Raptor, an 8-person indie team in France, has become a full-blown Steam sleeper hit — over 250,000 copies sold in just 48 hours and an “Overwhelmingly Positive” user score of 97% from 9,693 reviews [PCGamesN].
Who it’s for
Players who like co-op shooters in the vein of Helldivers 2 or Deep Rock Galactic but want a Wild West fantasy spin. Far Far West supports 1–4 players, focuses on short 10–30 minute missions, and skips the heavy live-service grind [TechPowerUp].
Three things players love
- Fast, snappy gameplay: Steam reviews consistently praise the responsive feel and absence of the grind that plagues big live-service titles [Steam User Reviews].
- Wild West + fantasy: Gaming Bible’s writer notes Red Dead Redemption energy with magic and monsters layered in — a combination the market doesn’t have many of [Gaming Bible].
- Approachable price: $19.99 in Early Access with a 10% launch-week discount, cheap compared to AAA co-op shooters [Steam Store].
Three common complaints
- Limited Early Access content: The mission roster is thin, and core players say the “core loop” runs out faster than expected.
- Missing small-but-loud features: A PC Gamer report highlights players begging for a “yeehaw button” that lets characters whoop for fun [PCGamer].
- Limited Asia servers: Players in the region report high ping at launch — an 8-person team will need time to expand infrastructure.
Price and value
Priced at $19.99 in Early Access on Steam with a 10% launch-week discount. On a cost-per-hour basis it’s a strong value compared with similar co-op shooters at much higher prices, especially with a 2–4 player group.
Verdict
Far Far West is a great example of a small indie team nailing the co-op fundamentals — not perfect, but easily worth the money and a blast with friends. If you like session-based shooters and aren’t bothered by Early Access content limits, grab it during the 10% launch discount.
* This mini review synthesizes 9,693+ Steam reviews and articles from PCGamer, GamingBible, PCGamesN, and TechPowerUp. ToolNerdy has not tested the game first-hand.
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