Be Hunted

Be Hunted is a co-op horror game about investigating paranormal activity and escaping dangerous locations. You can play alone or with up to four players in the basic gameplay mode. You use ghost-hunting equipment to prepare, explore randomly generated maps, solve puzzles and try to escape before the situation worsens.

Investigate the maps

Each map begins with a cutscene and has its own gameplay and puzzle. Some maps start with a CCTV camera to help a teammate; in others, you begin alone and must communicate with your friends to escape together. If your path is blocked, you look for clues, and the game warns against opening doors that seem dangerous.

You can use equipment such as EMF Readers, Spirit Boxes and temperature checkers to investigate. Ghosts can hear your actual voice, which you can use to interact with them through Ouija Boards or Spirit Boxes. Murderers can also hear you, so speaking loudly or trying to talk to an enemy can put you at risk.

Face the enemies

The game includes over seven enemy types, each with its own ritual meaning. You can talk to ghosts to try to catch them and earn more money, but performing the wrong ritual can anger them. Some maps have no ghosts and instead contain hidden murderers; murderers cannot be caught, so you must run and hide if one is released.

Traps and stun weapons can help you defend yourself when a serial killer chases you. The longer you remain in a map, the stronger the enemy becomes. You can also keep hiding from it while searching for valuables.

Escape or perform a ritual

To win, you must escape before everyone dies or catch the ghost by performing a ritual. After each game, you earn XP that unlocks equipment, maps and new furniture for your lobby.

Co-op modes

The basic gameplay mode supports up to four players, and you can also play alone. An eight-player Possessed mode is described as a future option, rather than a currently available mode.