Ready or Not
Action
Adventure
Indie
Single-player
Multi-player
Co-op
Online Co-op
Steam Achievements
Full controller support
Steam Cloud

Ready or Not is an intense, tactical, first-person shooter that depicts a modern-day world in which SWAT police units are called to defuse hostile and confronting situations.

Developers: VOID Interactive
Publishers: VOID Interactive
Release Date: Dec 13, 2023
Price (USD): $49.99
Current Players: 12k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Mostly Positive(74%)
tactical shooter
intense atmosphere
dynamic AI
great gunplay
co-op mode
crossplay
AI behavior
mission variety
censorship
graphic downgrade
frequent bugs
AI glitches
While many players enjoy the core tactical gameplay and realism that Ready or Not offers, recent updates have been met with criticism for censoring content to cater to a broader audience and downgrading graphics for crossplay compatibility. High occurrence of bugs further compounds player frustration, affecting the overall stability and experience. Despite these issues, the game still delivers engaging tactical challenges and remains a top recommendation for SWAT simulation enthusiasts, though some hesitation is warranted due to recent development decisions.

Positive Points

  • The game has realistic and immersive tactical shooter elements that capture the essence of SWAT operations.
  • Players appreciate the detailed and intense atmosphere in missions, and the dynamic AI which makes each mission feel unique.
  • Great sound and visual design, with many commending the gunplay and tactical coordination required especially in co-op mode.
  • Negative Points

  • Recent updates have been criticized for introducing censorship and downgrading graphics, impacting both visual quality and the themes within the game.
  • Widespread reports of frequent bugs and issues, including AI glitches, crashing, and gameplay mechanics not functioning as intended.
  • Some users express frustration over the necessity to connect to Epic Games servers for multiplayer, which causes high latency and connectivity problems.
  • Mixed Points

  • While the core tactical gameplay and mission variety are praised, the changes made for crossplay and censoring content have divided player opinion.
  • The game's AI, both friendly and enemy, receives mixed feedback; praised for unpredictability but criticized for sometimes absurd behavior and difficulty inconsistencies.
  • Common Themes

  • Censorship and downgrades for console compatibility are primary points of contention.
  • Many players reminisce about the game's early promise and express disappointment with recent development directions.
  • Updated 8/7/2025, 12:01:25 AM UTC