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: 3.3k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Mostly Positive(75%)
realistic graphics
gunplay
sound design
tactical depth
co-op play
challenge level
content variety
AI accuracy
censorship
AI issues
technical problems
censorship
multiplayer issues
Realistic graphics and immersive gameplay are highly praised aspects of the game, as are the gunplay and sound design. However, criticism frequently focuses on the AI's capabilities and technical difficulties including bugs, crashes, and poor optimization. While some enjoy the game’s challenge, others find it excessively punishing due to unfair AI accuracy. The censorship introduced alongside console releases detracts from the game's original tone for some players. Reviews largely emphasize that the game shines in co-op gameplay, offering the best experience when played with friends.

Positive Points

  • Many reviews praise the game for its realistic graphics and immersive gameplay, which captures the tense atmosphere of SWAT operations.
  • The gunplay and sound design are frequently highlighted as outstanding, with several reviewers noting the satisfaction of weapon handling and the impactful audio.
  • Players appreciate the tactical depth of the game, enjoying the strategic requirement of planning breaching and room-clearing operations.
  • The game is often recommended for its co-op play, providing a fun and engaging experience when played with friends.
  • Negative Points

  • Numerous players report issues with the AI, describing it as unresponsive, inconsistent, or possessing unrealistic capabilities such as shooting through walls.
  • Several reviews highlight technical problems, including bugs, frequent crashes, and poor optimization that affect gameplay.
  • Some players express disappointment with the game's censorship, noting it detracts from the realistic tone the game initially promised.
  • Multiplayer issues such as connection problems, server instability, and challenges in finding or maintaining game lobbies are frequently mentioned.
  • Mixed Points

  • While many players enjoy the game's challenge level, some find it overly punishing, especially when AI accuracy or one-shot kills feel unfair.
  • Opinions on the game's progression and content variety are divided; some players are satisfied with the mission diversity, while others feel there need to be more significant progression systems and more content variety.
  • Common Themes

  • The game combines intense tactical shooting with a simulation of SWAT operations, which appeals to fans of strategy-based shooters.
  • Co-op gameplay is a major theme, with many suggesting the game is best enjoyed with friends, despite single-player offering a different kind of challenge.
  • AI performance, both allies and enemies, is a recurring topic, with many expressing frustration but also acknowledging that dev improvements have historically been slow.
  • The game strikes a balance between realistic simulation and action, with players valuing its place as a modern tactical shooter.
  • Updated 4/27/2026, 12:02:22 AM UTC