Each match features randomly generated missions, Outlaw skins, and clue locations to ensure no two games are the same.
Outlaws can perform "innocent" side missions to lower their notoriety and blend in better, though this consumes valuable time. West Hunt on the web
Players must complete primary missions—such as bribing the barman, poisoning the water supply, or stealing from the bank—to win. The game functions as a "hide-and-seek" experience where
The game functions as a "hide-and-seek" experience where the Outlaw must complete tasks while blending in with AI-controlled NPCs, and the Sheriff must identify and eliminate them before time runs out. West Hunt on Steam Sheriffs can check mailboxes
On the Steam store , the game maintains a rating. Reviewers from sites like GBAtemp praise its refreshing take on the social deduction genre and its effectiveness as a "party game," though some critics at The Elite Institute have noted concerns regarding balance and clunky movement controls. West Hunt on Steam
Sheriffs can check mailboxes to receive hints about the Outlaw's last known location or completed tasks.