This game is not a Battle Royale, it is on a league of his own. Tarkov? No, this game is nothing like Tarkov. Hunt:Showdown combines the clarity of having a purpose (to kill the boss and collect the bounty) with the tension of having being hunted by other hunters watching your every move waiting for the right time to one-tap you, while at the same time watching your back to avoid being overrun by zombies, hellhounds, angry bee ladies, headless meatbags, burning skeletons, and burly tree men.
Having the best gears does not mean you'll win, but it will surely help you to achieve your goal. No armor, not helmets, headshots are always deadly.
So yeah, it's not a battle royale, Hunt:Showdown is on a world of its own.