Where's Potato is a fresh addition to the prop hunt genre.
It lets you play as a potato or as a seeker trying to track it down.
Avoid getting burned by the potato—or outlast the seekers to claim victory.
These days, the prop hunt genre has grown increasingly popular. Since its early days, the simple thrill of hiding among everyday objects in a cluttered environment has proven deeply engaging. The latest take from developer gamesbynav, Where's Potato?, aims to ride this wave—and it’s now available on Android.
Visually, Where's Potato? doesn’t break new ground. It’s a clean 3D prop hunt where the potato player must hide within a typical suburban home, evading a team of seekers. But the potato isn’t defenseless: by consuming hot chili peppers, it gains the power to burn seekers. Burn three, and the potato wins.
It’s not a revolutionary design, but for a solo project from a relatively new developer, Where's Potato? delivers a surprisingly solid experience. Still, it may struggle to stand out for a few key reasons.
Scouting for potatoes
The biggest hurdle for Where's Potato? is that the prop hunt genre thrives mainly on social platforms like Minecraft or as a mini-game within larger titles. Unfortunately, it’s unlikely to succeed as a standalone download.
That said, it’s a commendable effort—pulling off a functional multiplayer experience is no small feat, even for seasoned developers. With that in mind, I’ll be watching gamesbynav closely to see what they create next.
In the meantime, if this potato-themed prop hunt isn’t your cup of tea, why not explore our latest roundup of the top five new mobile games to try this week?
