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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10, Windows 11 Processeur : Intel Core i5-4430 / AMD FX-6300 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 2GB / AMD Radeon R7 370 2GB DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 60 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : 64-bit Windows 10, 64-bit Windows 11 Processeur : AMD Ryzen 5-1600 / Intel Core i5-7600K Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia GTX 1060 6GB or better DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 60 GB d'espace disque disponible

Ready or Not

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Released December 13, 2023
sample: 493 reviews posted after launch (152 AI-classified)
87/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 78 % · 340,256 reviews (« Mostly Positive »)
49,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Over 25 hours of playtime tops the distribution, with 231 mentions in the longest‑play bucket. Since launch, 87 % of the 493 post‑release reviews are positive, lifting the overall Steam rating to 78 % positive. The game’s tactical depth keeps players engaged despite notable technical hiccups.

What it's about: Incarnez un commandant du SWAT d'élite et rétablissez l'ordre dans une ville submergée par le chaos et la corruption.

In-game

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« simulateur de force speciales americaines tres realiste effectivement j'ai pu tuer tout les arabes presents sur les map et on a un succes pour boire du cafe, bref une veritable experience sensorielle »
👍 anonymous review · 21 h played2111
« I shot up a bunch of pedophiles, drug dealers, and sex traffickers then played this game to cool off »
👍 anonymous review · 24 h played128262514
« good game you get to kill child predators and terrorists 10/10 »
👍 anonymous review · 260 h played6522
« Good game but no respect until the developers open their eyes to the fact that college students and LA crackheads aren't military trained professional marksmen »
👍 anonymous review · 127 h played12321
« goes to work gets scared by a gunshot shoots a man 1 offcer dead 2 civs dead 1 suspect dead gets fired from the swat goes home plays ready or not »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played16222
« I loved SWAT 4 back in the day, and Ready or Not is in every way a spiritual successor to it. This game can be seriously marketed as a horror game. »
👍 anonymous review · 124 h played21
« Après le downgrade de juillet 2025 ce jeu n'a plus aucune saveur. La MAJ destinée aux "consoleux" a ôté tout le charme graphique du jeu. Transformer le jeu de l'année en poubelle. »
👎 anonymous review · 40 h played11
« Community manager was fired, good. Now, fix the censorship and graphical downgrades of the game. »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played3530114
« Was a good game until they censored and downgraded the PC version in order to release it on consoles and they don't even let you remove the censorship »
👎 anonymous review · 53 h played12411104
« I’m not going to accept censorship even if I can use mods; at the very least, there should be a free DLC on Steam for the original version. »
👎 anonymous review · 5 h played201922
« Great game, but the sudden change to censorship is really unnecessary and spits in the face of everyone who supported the company at the start. For some reason, everything these days has to be censored. »
👎 anonymous review · 107 h played17432
« I bought the game thinking it would make me feel like a brave heroic tactical operator. Instead it made me feel like a confused intern on his first day at a very violent office job »
👍 anonymous review · 41 h played3221

In players' words

« simulateur de force speciales americaines tres realiste effectivement j'ai pu tuer tout les arabes presents sur les map et on a un succes pour boire du cafe, bref une veritable experience sensorielle »
👍 anonymous review · 21 h played2111
« Après le downgrade de juillet 2025 ce jeu n'a plus aucune saveur. La MAJ destinée aux "consoleux" a ôté tout le charme graphique du jeu. Transformer le jeu de l'année en poubelle. »
👎 anonymous review · 40 h played11
« I shot up a bunch of pedophiles, drug dealers, and sex traffickers then played this game to cool off »
👍 anonymous review · 24 h played128262514
« Community manager was fired, good. Now, fix the censorship and graphical downgrades of the game. »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played3530114
« good game you get to kill child predators and terrorists 10/10 »
👍 anonymous review · 260 h played6522
« Was a good game until they censored and downgraded the PC version in order to release it on consoles and they don't even let you remove the censorship »
👎 anonymous review · 53 h played12411104
« Good game but no respect until the developers open their eyes to the fact that college students and LA crackheads aren't military trained professional marksmen »
👍 anonymous review · 127 h played12321
« I’m not going to accept censorship even if I can use mods; at the very least, there should be a free DLC on Steam for the original version. »
👎 anonymous review · 5 h played201922
« goes to work gets scared by a gunshot shoots a man 1 offcer dead 2 civs dead 1 suspect dead gets fired from the swat goes home plays ready or not »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played16222
« Great game, but the sudden change to censorship is really unnecessary and spits in the face of everyone who supported the company at the start. For some reason, everything these days has to be censored. »
👎 anonymous review · 107 h played17432
« I loved SWAT 4 back in the day, and Ready or Not is in every way a spiritual successor to it. This game can be seriously marketed as a horror game. »
👍 anonymous review · 124 h played21
« I bought the game thinking it would make me feel like a brave heroic tactical operator. Instead it made me feel like a confused intern on his first day at a very violent office job »
👍 anonymous review · 41 h played3221

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
78 % pos · n=114
Performance
32 % pos · n=19
Multiplayer
60 % pos · n=15
Graphics / art
58 % pos · n=12
Content / longevity
0 % pos · n=10
Story / writing
62 % pos · n=8
Audio / music
75 % pos · n=8
Stability / bugs
12 % pos · n=8
Interface / UX
17 % pos · n=6
Value for money
0 % pos · n=3
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay11489520
Performance196211
Multiplayer15915
Graphics / art12714
Content / longevity10046
Story / writing8512
Audio / music8611
Stability / bugs8107
Interface / UX6105
Value for money3003

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 23 h on median; those who dislike it: 49 h.

<2h
43 % (n=7)
2-10h
84 % (n=94)
10-25h
91 % (n=161)
>25h
86 % (n=231)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0,2 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 66 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 5,4 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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This game on Twitch

Small streamers to support

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Strengths

  • Gameplay dominates praise with 89 positive mentions out of 114 total.
  • Multiplayer receives 9 positive mentions out of 15, highlighting cooperative appeal.
  • Audio is well‑received, earning 6 positive mentions out of 8.
  • Longer play sessions are especially favored: 91 % positive in the 10‑25 h bucket and 86 % positive beyond 25 h.
  • Frequent keywords such as "amusement" (27 occurrences) and "tactique" (14 occurrences) underline the fun and tactical focus.

Weaknesses

  • Performance suffers with 11 negative mentions out of 19, a majority of the feedback.
  • Bugs are a major pain point, recording 7 negative mentions out of 8.
  • UI issues appear in 5 negative mentions out of 6, indicating usability concerns.
  • Content is critiqued heavily, with 6 negative mentions out of 10 and no positive mentions.

Who is it for?

Fans of gritty, tactical SWAT simulations who value deep gameplay and cooperative scenarios will find plenty to love. Players willing to overlook performance glitches and UI roughness will get the most out of the experience.

Is Ready or Not worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 78% of 340,256 Steam reviews are positive (player score 87/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay dominates praise. Current price: 49,99€.

Verdict

Ready or Not delivers a compelling tactical core that keeps players invested for dozens of hours, as reflected by strong positive sentiment toward gameplay and multiplayer. However, performance problems, bugs, and UI shortcomings temper the overall experience. The game is recommended for those who prioritize gameplay depth over technical polish.

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Ready or Not: 87/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

Most frequent keywords

amusement (27)fun (19)realisme (17)jeu (16)tactique (14)réalisme (12)problèmes (7)simulation (6)swat (6)deception (6)problemes (6)immersion (6)

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