Where\'s Potato? offers a new entry in the prop hunt genre, out now on android

The prop hunt genre continues to gain traction, and the latest addition, Where's Potato?, developed by gamesbynav, is now available on Android. This game taps into the engaging fun of searching for a player disguised as an everyday object within a cluttered environment, in this case, a potato hiding in a suburban home.

Graphically, Where's Potato? might not blow you away, but it's a solid 3D prop hunt game. As the potato, your mission is to evade the seekers by blending into the scenery. However, you're not entirely helpless. Consuming hot chili peppers grants you the ability to burn the seekers, and if you manage to burn three of them, you emerge victorious.

While Where's Potato? may not boast groundbreaking visuals, it's an impressive solo project from a new developer. Yet, standing out in the prop hunt genre could be challenging. The genre thrives primarily on social gaming platforms like Minecraft or as a mode within other games, making it tough for Where's Potato? to shine as a standalone download.

Nevertheless, the successful launch of a functional multiplayer game is no small feat, and it showcases gamesbynav's potential. I'm keen to see what this developer brings to the table next.

If Where's Potato? doesn't tickle your fancy and you're on the hunt for something new to play this weekend, check out our list of the top five new mobile games to try this week.

Scouting for potatoes