Ready or Not

Ready or Not is a tactical first person shooter which places you in the boots of an elite SWAT team, tasked with diffusing hostile situations in intense, claustrophobic environments. It's set in a nondescript…

84 13 December 2023

Indie Shooter Simulator Tactical Action

Ready or Not is an indie developed by VOID Interactive, released 13 December 2023 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Microsoft Windows). The main story takes about 30.8 hrs to finish.

Verified 1 Oct 2026 Sources: IGDB , Steam , Wikipedia

What Ready or Not is

Ready or Not is an indie game developed by VOID Interactive and released in 2023. It is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Microsoft Windows). It runs on Unreal Engine 5.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Become an elite SWAT commander and bring order to a city overwhelmed by chaos and corruption. Lead a team of highly-trained SWAT officers through unpredictable high-risk missions against ruthless criminals to prevent the city from spiraling into disorder. Equip real-world weapons and gear to tackle missions inspired by current events against Los Sueňos’ ruthless criminal element. Every decision, from squad selection to tactical breach and engagement is the difference between life and death.

Description from the publisher · source

How it plays

It is played from a first person perspective. Its themes are action. It supports multiplayer for up to 10 players online, and includes co-op. Local play supports 1 players. Available modes: Co-operative, Multiplayer and Single player. There are 66 achievements to unlock.

How it was received

Ready or Not holds a critic score of 84 out of 100. That places it above 83% of the 5,098 rated indie games in our database, which average 72. Games released in 2023 averaged 76, so it scored 8 points above the year average. Player ratings track closely with critics at 81, across 96 votes.

How long it takes, and what that costs

The main story runs about 30.8 hrs. Completing everything takes closer to 186 hrs, roughly 6 times the length of the critical path.

What you need to run it

The minimum specification calls for Intel Core i5-4430 / AMD FX-6300, 8 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 2GB / AMD Radeon R7 370 2GB. An 8GB memory requirement is modest by current standards; most machines sold in the last five years clear it. Install size is roughly 60GB. Both tiers are compared side by side on the requirements page, and you can check your own parts against them without installing anything.

Full requirements and PC checker →

What it costs, and where

Storefront pricing varies enormously by country: Indonesia is the cheapest region we track at Rp 255,999 (about $14.30), while United Kingdom pays £44.99 — 4.2 times more. In Pakistan it is priced at Rs 30 on Steam, which is about $29.99.

Full price comparison across all regions →

What it launched against

Ready or Not launched on 13 December 2023, within three weeks of The Finals, Against the Storm, The Exit 8 and Buckshot Roulette. It reviewed better than 2 of the 4. It arrived 3 years into the PlayStation 5's life, so it was built for hardware developers already knew well.

Released around the same time: The Finals, Against the Storm, The Exit 8, Buckshot Roulette.

Cheats and codes

We have not confirmed any working cheat codes for Ready or Not yet. Rather than reprint a list we have not tested, this section stays empty until one is verified.

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Official trailer

Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel. See all 6 videos →

Screenshots

All media

Dlc

Ready or Not: Home Invasion

23 July 2024

Ready or Not: Dark Waters

10 December 2024

Ready or Not: Boiling Point

12 March 2026

Quick answers

Ready or Not — frequently asked questions

When did Ready or Not come out?

Ready or Not was released on 13 December 2023 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Microsoft Windows).

How much is Ready or Not in Pakistan?

On Steam Pakistan, Ready or Not is priced at $29.99 (about $29.99).

What are the minimum PC requirements for Ready or Not?

At minimum, Ready or Not needs Intel Core i5-4430 / AMD FX-6300, 8 GB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 2GB / AMD Radeon R7 370 2GB graphics, 60 GB available space of storage.

How long does it take to beat Ready or Not?

The main story of Ready or Not takes around 30.8 hrs, or 186 hrs for 100% completion.

Does Ready or Not have multiplayer?

Yes. Ready or Not supports multiplayer, including co-op for up to 10 players online.

How many GB is Ready or Not?

The PC version needs about 60 GB of storage, going by the storage line in the system requirements ("60 GB available space"). Updates can add to that, and console versions have their own sizes, which are not listed here.

Does Ready or Not have crossplay?

Steam's store listing for Ready or Not does not list cross-platform multiplayer. That is Steam's listing, not a test: some games have crossplay without Steam showing it, so the publisher's own notes are the final word.

Does Ready or Not have split screen?

Steam's store listing does not list split screen for the PC version of Ready or Not. Console versions can differ.

Can you play Ready or Not solo?

Yes. Steam lists a single-player mode for Ready or Not as well as multiplayer.

Does Ready or Not have controller support?

Yes. Steam lists full controller support for Ready or Not, including PlayStation controllers.

Can you play Ready or Not on Mac?

Steam does not sell a macOS version of Ready or Not; the Steam release is for Windows.

Is Ready or Not on Linux?

Steam does not list a native Linux version of Ready or Not. Windows games can often run on Linux and Steam Deck through Proton, but that is a different question from native support.

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