Find or be Found

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Find or be Found is a single player and multiplayer survival survival game with a horror theme. It was developed by StudioDownstairs and was released on June 24, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Find or Be Found is an asymmetric co-op horror game where one player hacks to guide a partner inside haunted houses to steal valuable items. Communication is vital as the hacker directs the robber using cameras and maps while the robber must evade monsters and retrieve the target. Survive heists to earn money and upgrade gear.

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71%

Audience ScoreBased on 76 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

stability7 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and engaging co-op experience, with one player acting as the Robber and the other as the Hacker, requiring constant communication and teamwork.
The gameplay loop is fun and rewarding, with a steep learning curve that becomes satisfying as players master the mechanics and improve their efficiency.
The horror elements are well-executed, providing a thrilling atmosphere that keeps players on edge while also incorporating humor.

The game suffers from significant performance issues and bugs, including crashes and lag, which can detract from the overall experience.
The tutorial is lacking in depth, leading to confusion about game mechanics and contributing to a steep and frustrating learning curve.
The monster AI can be overly aggressive and unfair, often camping spawn points and making it difficult for players to progress.

gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its innovative asymmetrical mechanics, where one player searches for items while the other monitors from a van, creating a fun and engaging loop. However, there are concerns about the balance between the roles, with the robber feeling limited in responsibilities and the ghost mechanics being poorly explained in the tutorial. Overall, while the concept is fresh and enjoyable, players feel that further updates and refinements are needed to enhance the experience.
- “Love the concept of the game, and I think the foundational elements of gameplay (one friend in the house trying to find an object while avoiding a monster, while one friend is in the van watching cameras and guiding them) is really well done.”
- “On the side of its potential, I gotta say, I really enjoyed how the main gameplay loop revolves around you and the other person constantly going back and forth about what is and isn't on the listed items; it's probably the best part of this game.”
- “The asymmetrical gameplay is really clever and will force you to get better at communicating (not unlike Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes).”
- “Just expect high usage during gameplay, which I worry on low-end PCs could be significant; you might notice your PC fans ramping up just in the menu alone, probably due to uncapped frame rate overworking the GPU.”
- “Another thing being the fact that while the robber can die from the monster, he's not really able to do anything besides look for items, while the hacker is basically playing FNAF while looking out for his friend. This may be intended, but I think the robber should have more responsibilities to keep the hacker safe as well, so there isn't as much of a gap in the gameplay.”
- “The tutorial doesn't address the ghost mechanic properly, leading to us dying repeatedly on the second level.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a significant concern, with multiple users reporting numerous bugs that affect gameplay, including game-breaking issues and performance problems. While some players found the experience enjoyable despite these bugs, others encountered frustrating obstacles that led them to seek refunds. Overall, the game is described as "very buggy," impacting the overall enjoyment.
- “The game is buggy; it does not run well, the voice acting is bland, and some of the gimmicks are confusing.”
- “Game is very buggy; a ghost blocked the front door to the house for the entire mission on our 4th attempt to play the game, so we're just cashing in a refund now. Don't bother.”
- “My friends and I were excited to play, but it turns out the whole game is super buggy.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant optimization issues, leading to poor performance, crashes, and freezes, particularly within the first 20 minutes of gameplay. Many users express that these problems hinder their overall experience and recommend against purchasing until improvements are made.
- “The game has performance issues and other bugs.”
- “This game needs serious optimization to play.”
- “Until this is optimized, I cannot recommend this game.”
- “The amount of people who have or will buy this game, see the poor performance, and assume their PC is the problem, will be staggering.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is present but is overshadowed by significant bugs that can hinder gameplay, such as being blocked by a ghost. While the missions become increasingly complex and require teamwork under pressure, some players find the experience grindy and frustrating, leading to mixed feelings about the narrative's execution.
- “The story: yes, the game has a story!”
- “The story: yes, the game has a story!”
- “A little like Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes; where you, under stress and occasional screaming, try to complete the missions together while staying alive - and get either super angry at your friends or feel dopamine when you've actually managed to understand your joined understanding of what 'bronze-ish-gold-ish-with swirls' means.”
- “Game is very buggy; a ghost blocked the front door to the house for the entire mission on our 4th attempt to play the game, so we're just cashing in a refund now. Don't bother.”
- “However, the amount of items and rooms in missions 2 and onwards makes this honestly feel very grindy.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by amusing tutorial voiceovers and the comedic elements of failing, which lead to laughter even in tense moments. Players find the blend of horror and humor refreshing, making the experience enjoyable as they navigate challenges together. Overall, the game successfully balances scary scenarios with lighthearted moments, enhancing the co-op gameplay.
- “The tutorial voice overs were quite funny, especially the poor dude with his daddy issues. The first house was part of the tutorial, which was a bit confusing and scary since I kept waiting for a monster to spawn.”
- “Failing the game is so funny that I was completely baffled.”
- “I was already dead and laughing my butt off while my partner and I struggled to become the greatest thief duo that’s ever existed!”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players noting poor optimization that leads to low frame rates even on lower settings, particularly on devices like the Steam Deck. However, others appreciate the charming low-poly aesthetic and whimsical presentation, suggesting that while the graphics may not be demanding, they contribute positively to the overall experience.
- “It has crunchy audio, nice graphics, and an overall sense of whimsical charm to its presentation.”
- “Considering the target audience is clearly a broader spectrum due to low poly graphics, small map generation, and an indie game foundation, the game shouldn't be as demanding as it is.”
- “Lastly, the optimization is awful; my partner couldn't get more than 30 frames in this game while playing on his Steam Deck, despite setting the game to the lowest graphics setting.”
- “Nothing we can do. Considering the target audience is clearly a broader spectrum due to low poly graphics, small map generation, and an indie game foundation, the game shouldn't be as demanding as it is.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find that the increasing number of items and rooms in missions beyond the first creates a grindy experience, making progression feel tedious.
- “However, the amount of items and rooms in missions 2 and onwards makes this honestly feel very grindy.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding in this game quickly becomes tedious and unengaging.”
- “I found myself spending hours on the same tasks, which made the experience feel more like a chore than fun.”