Underplayed Gems

Ready or Not (2023)

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Developer
VOID Interactive
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.9 of 5, 338,107 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 25 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A methodical, tense SWAT simulation where careful planning and coordination are essential to survive high-risk hostage situations and violent urban threats.

tacticalrealistictenseviolentatmosphericpunishingcooperativefirst-person shooterpsychological horror

What players say

Players call it a true spiritual successor to SWAT 4 that demands patience and planning. The solo experience is brutally difficult and often frustrating, with common complaints about friendly AI blocking doors and enemy AI spotting through walls. Multiplayer with friends is where the game shines, but the punishing S-rank non-lethal requirement and updates that break mods draw consistent criticism.

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