Games Like Police Simulator: Patrol Duty

Welcome to Brighton! Join the police force of this fictitious American city and experience the day to day life of a police officer.

Why similar: Crime 30.8%, Open World 18.1%, Simulation 15.1%, Co-op 12.1%, Multiplayer 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive successor to the seed game, offering vastly improved mechanics, graphics, and a more polished patrol experience.

Play solo or in up to 10-player multiplayer co-op! Flashing Lights is an open world police, firefighting and EMS simulator game with plenty of opportunity for role-play or more relaxed fun with friends. Become the law or save lives! Discover leagues of player-created mods!

Why similar: Crime 29.4%, Open World 17.5%, Simulation 15.3%, Driving 13%, Realistic 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a comprehensive multiplayer experience covering all major emergency services in a shared open world.

Start your even more exciting career as law enforcer on Europe’s fastest road now with the successor to the popular Autobahn Police Simulator. For the first time in Autobahn Police Simulator 2 you can use the Character Creator to customize your own in-game character.

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 27.1% ★, Simulation 15.2%, Open World 13.2%, Crime 10.6%, Realistic 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses heavily on the highway patrol aspect of police work with a structured career mode and realistic traffic stops.

Take over the duties of a border guard inspector in a communist country of the 80's. Smuggling, corruption and forgery are the order of the day here. Be vigilant and earn the respect of your superiors.

Why similar: Open World 37.9%, Simulation 28.6%, Realistic 20.4%, First-Person 5.9%, Action 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the intense, procedural nature of law enforcement by tasking you with inspecting vehicles and managing border security.

A fresh take on top-down shooters with an emphasis on tactics that forces you to make split second decisions. Neutralize criminals, rescue civilians and defuse bombs in Single Player mode or Co-op. And remember - shooting first is not an option!

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 46.2% ★, Crime 14.8%, Simulation 11.9%, Co-op 11%, Multiplayer 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: While top-down, it captures the tactical and decision-making pressure of being an officer in high-stakes situations.

A new breed of Police Simulator, Enforcer demands you show exceptional bravery in the line of duty while under pressure and enemy gunfire.

Why similar: Crime 37.2%, Simulation 26%, Open World 23.4%, Action 4%, Multiplayer 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic police simulation that emphasizes the day-to-day duties of an officer, including traffic violations and responding to calls.

Firefighting Simulator lets you experience what it means to fight fires up close as an active part of a major US city's firefighting crew - together with up to 3 friends in the co-op multiplayer- or in the single player mode.

Why similar: Simulation 24.5%, Multiplayer 15.4%, Co-op 15%, Realistic 14.6%, Driving 12.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the collaborative, procedural nature of emergency response, much like the co-op elements of patrol sims.

Dedicate your life to saving others. As soon as you receive the emergency call, speed off to the site of the accident in your ambulance, sirens wailing. Apply first aid and transport the seriously injured to hospital. Every second counts!

Why similar: Simulation 32.2%, Open World 26.8%, Driving 19.4%, Realistic 16.6%, Co-op 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a highly realistic look at the medical side of emergency response, sharing the same procedural simulation DNA.

Experience the job of a bus driver in a vast and freely drivable urban area. Drive original licensed city buses from the great brands: Mercedes-Benz, Setra, MAN, and IVECO BUS. Transport your passengers safely and punctually, either solo in single player mode, or in multiplayer mode.

Why similar: Simulation 28.3%, Open World 17.3%, Driving 17.1%, Multiplayer 15.5%, Realistic 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: While not police-themed, it perfectly replicates the city-driving and schedule-management mechanics found in patrol simulators.

Emergency Call 112 – The Fire Fighting Simulation is an exciting, fully detailed simulation of the eventful life of a big city fire department. It was developed in cooperation with and modelled on the fire brigade of Mülheim, Germany. Mülheim has one of the largest and most modern fire stations in Europe.

Why similar: Simulation 31.7%, Open World 19%, Realistic 16.2%, Driving 13.4%, Multiplayer 13.4%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply realistic simulation of fire department operations that rewards players for following proper emergency protocols.

Get a taste of prison life! Become a prison guard and deal with dangerous convicts. Prison management, lots of daily activities. Will you become the best guard in history? Or maybe you'll turn into the worst scumbag this Prison has ever seen?

Why similar: Crime 37.9%, Open World 20.8%, Simulation 18.6%, Realistic 14%, First-Person 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: It shifts the focus to the correctional side of law enforcement, maintaining the simulation and duty-based gameplay loop.

Autobahn Police Simulator 3 lets you play as a rookie officer who just resumed their position after a serious car accident left them incapacitated for a while. Work diligently and take on missions to become a capable police officer and keep the autobahn safe.

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 31.9% ★, Simulation 28.5%, Open World 19.6%, Realistic 8.2%, Action 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: The latest entry in the series provides modern visuals and expanded patrol duties on the German Autobahn.

Emergency Call 112 – The Fire Fighting Simulation 2 is the consequent further development of the successful first part, which lets every Firefighter Fan experience the way a professional fire brigade works.

Why similar: Open World 20.1%, Simulation 19.6%, Realistic 15%, Multiplayer 14.4%, Driving 14.3%

Why You'll Like It: This sequel refines the emergency response mechanics, offering a sandbox environment for managing fire incidents.

Usually everyone is unemployed here. But by chance you got a job. You'il work for the state.Everyone in your family is sick or unemployed, only you can help them. You're an immigrant officer.

Why similar: Simulation 56.4%, Open World 15.7%, Driving 8.4%, Multiplayer 8.2%, Action 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the administrative and investigative side of border control, providing a similar 'law enforcement' atmosphere.

Police Shootout is a new turn-based FPS game. Put on your uniform and get ready to respond the most surprising calls in your policeman’s career. Solve cases and gain experience, but also find out why a good young policeman gave up his career in a big city and moved to a small town of San Adrino.

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 51.1% ★, Crime 22.8%, Simulation 12.5%, Realistic 7.4%, First-Person 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: This title leans into the action-oriented side of police work, focusing on tactical engagement and investigation.

Welcome to Caminora! Immerse yourself in the authentic police work of the American Highway Patrol. Solve cases, chase criminals and explore the open-world. Choose your officer and tackle the everyday life on the highways. Will you be able to maintain law and order?

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 35.3% ★, Simulation 26.1%, Open World 14.2%, Driving 10.1%, Realistic 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a dedicated focus on high-speed pursuit and highway traffic management, mirroring the driving-heavy aspects of the seed game.

EmergeNYC is a simulation of New York City's Emergency Services. Drive over 30 different Emergency Vehicles with up to 32 of your friends through busy City Streets with blazing sirens and air horns. Take the role of a firefighter, medic, or police officer and ride with your friends to emergencies

Why similar: Open World 25.3%, Simulation 23.9%, Multiplayer 15.2%, Realistic 14.3%, Driving 13.8%

Why You'll Like It: A highly detailed emergency services simulator that allows players to control various vehicles and personnel in a dense city.

With the Police Helicopter Simulator, you can now experience the daily routine of a helicopter pilot.

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 24.8% ★, Simulation 23%, Realistic 15.4%, Open World 11.6%, Co-op 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game expands the patrol scope to the skies, requiring players to manage aerial surveillance and support ground units.

Time to clean up! Assume the many jobs of a service company and take care of a vibrant metropolis in the open-world city economy simulation CITYCONOMY.

Why similar: Simulation 38.7%, Open World 21.9%, Multiplayer 14.6%, Co-op 13.3%, Realistic 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the open-world city management and service-based gameplay loop found in many realistic simulation titles.

House fires, traffic accidents and large-scale emergencies: Experience the day-to-day life of the fire department in “Firefighters 2014 – The Simulation Game”! Finally, what firefighter simulation fans have been waiting on for a long time – play and immerse yourself in the daily operations of a fire department: traffic accidents on the...

Why similar: Simulation 73%, Open World 13.7%, Action 10%, First-Person 2.5%, Singleplayer 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: A simulation title that focuses on the equipment and procedural steps required to handle fire emergencies.

Police Shootout Prologue is a new turn-based FPS game. Put on your uniform and get ready to respond the most surprising calls in your policeman’s career. Solve cases and gain experience, and find out why a good young policeman gave up his career in a big city and moved to a small town of San Adrino

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 56.2% ★, Simulation 13.8%, Crime 13.2%, Multiplayer 11.4%, Action 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: This serves as a focused introduction to tactical police work and investigation mechanics.

The world of coach drivers awaits you! Drive along motorways and country roads to the bus stations in over 40 cities in Germany. Thanks to the cooperation with FlixBus and true-to-the-original MAN buses, you will experience the game world in a realistic way.

Why similar: Simulation 34%, Driving 22.7%, Open World 22%, Realistic 17.5%, First-Person 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a high-fidelity driving simulation experience within a large, open-world environment.

Get behind the wheel of 13 realistic city buses licensed by known city bus manufacturers such as Mercedes-Benz and MAN. Keep an eye on the traffic code and drive your passengers safely to their destinations through five characteristic city districts.

Why similar: Simulation 26.1%, Open World 21%, Driving 14.4%, Realistic 13.3%, Multiplayer 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: An earlier entry in the bus simulation genre that focuses on city navigation and passenger management.

Climb into the driver's seat of your car and your business, transport passengers across Barcelona and grow your company! Can you help relieve the transportation challenges of a city that never sleeps?

Why similar: Open World 29.1%, Simulation 25.6%, Driving 21.7%, Realistic 17.5%, First-Person 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the city-driving and passenger-interaction elements often found in open-world patrol games.

Buckle up, adjust your mirrors and get ready to put your driving abilities to the test as you prove your skills on the streets! Choose between driving a traditional car, bus, or truck and prepare to navigate city streets, mountain roads, or scenic highways.

Why similar: Open World 22.5%, Simulation 19.4%, Driving 14.9%, Co-op 14.7%, Multiplayer 12.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the technical driving mechanics that are essential to the patrol experience in the seed game.

Feel the power of simulation in your hands. Experience immense velocity and express unrivalled creativity with Train Sim World 4! Expand your rail hobby and discover the raw emotion of driving a diverse array of iconic routes and trains. From training center to mountain pass, this is your journey.

Why similar: Simulation 33.5%, Open World 23.3%, Realistic 18.4%, Driving 17.5%, First-Person 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers the ultimate realistic driving simulation experience for those who enjoy the procedural nature of the seed game.

Step into the shoes of a New Zealand Police officer. Search for forensic evidence, connect with the community, and catch offenders in this immersive 3D experience. Do you care enough to be a cop?

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 71.7% ★, Simulation 27.8%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward, accessible police simulation that focuses on the core loop of responding to crimes.

Face unpredictable dangers, fight perilous fires with your crew, and save lives in Firefighting Simulator: Ignite. Step into the boots of a U.S. firefighter and play with up to 3 friends or with the help of your NPC controlled crew members.

Why similar: Simulation 40.1%, Realistic 21.1%, Multiplayer 16.2%, Co-op 13.8%, Action 8%

Become the best thief. Gather intel, steal things and sell them to buy hi-tech equipment. Do everything that a real thief does.

Why similar: Crime 34.6%, Simulation 23.8%, Open World 16.4%, Co-op 11.9%, Realistic 6.1%

Construction Simulator has returned – larger and more impressive than ever! Fulfil your ambition to become a successful construction entrepreneur by establishing your business from scratch, assisted by your mentor Hape.

Why similar: Simulation 26.8%, Open World 24.4%, Multiplayer 18%, Realistic 14.4%, Driving 13.6%

You’re out of jail, but the debt isn’t gone. Sneak, steal, and break into houses solo or in 4-player co-op. Use lockpicks, sleeping gas, and brute force to complete jobs, outsmart security, and make enough money before time runs out. Will you pay back what you owe, or lose everything?

Why similar: Crime 37.8%, Simulation 19.6%, Multiplayer 17.3%, Driving 7%, Realistic 6.4%

Police Simulator Built From The Ground Up For Virtual Reality!

Why similar: Simulation 82.9%, Action 13.6%, Adventure 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: This VR title provides an immersive, first-person perspective on police patrol duties and traffic stops.

City Car Driving – realistic car driving simulator, which will help you master the basic skills of the car driving in various traffic conditions, with plunging into the environment most closely resembling the real one.

Why similar: Simulation 28.3%, Driving 22.7%, Open World 20.8%, Realistic 12.5%, Multiplayer 11.5%

What turns a drug dealer into a drug lord? Find out in DDS2, a first-person co-op sim set in a dynamic open world. Make contacts, cook drugs, and manage your cartel on Isla Sombra, where power is the only law.

Why similar: Crime 33.2%, Open World 20.5%, Simulation 15.9%, Multiplayer 12.8%, Realistic 10%

Airport Simulator 2019 places you as the manager of a major international airport. Your duties range from planning and allocating personnel to procuring and maintaining a vehicle fleet, facility maintenance and handling ever larger aircraft from a variety of airlines.

Why similar: Simulation 100%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the procedural management of a complex environment, similar to the structured duties in a police simulator.

Autobahn Police Simulator is the first simulation to realistically reflect the working life of a police officer on the German Autobahn. In numerous and diverse operations the player is responsible for enforcing law and order on Europe’s fastest roads.

Why similar: Simulation 33.5%, Villain Protagonist 18.3% ★, Driving 17.9%, Open World 12%, Realistic 9%

Averno City, 1983. Gangs rule the streets and your father lies restless in his grave. Clean up the city, uncover the truth, and embark on thrilling vehicle chases through destructible environments in this neon-noir action sandbox police game.

Why similar: Crime 36.3%, Open World 20.9%, Simulation 15.4%, Realistic 12.2%, Driving 10.9%

Responding is an upcoming open-world Emergency Services simulator sandbox that offers a realistic and in-depth Police, Fire, and EMS experience that is set in a fictional version of New York State.

Why similar: Crime 31.9%, Open World 20.4%, Simulation 16.4%, Realistic 12.6%, Driving 11.9%

Have you ever considered creating your own crime empire, without the legal and moral consequences? SIMULATE IT! Crawl into the dark alleys of the street business in this OG drug-dealing game, and make a fortune! A co-op sequel – DDS2 – is out NOW

Why similar: Crime 39.1%, Simulation 30.1%, Open World 13.7%, Realistic 5.6%, Co-op 5%

Make a living for yourself in a city full of opportunity while you meet a variety of locals, explore unique locations, and work your way to the top in this open-world life simulator.

Why similar: Open World 34.5%, Simulation 25.1%, Driving 18.6%, Realistic 14.3%, First-Person 4.8%

From small-time dope pusher to kingpin - manufacture and distribute a range of drugs throughout the grungy city of Hyland Point. Expand your empire with properties, businesses, employees and more.

Why similar: Crime 31.9%, Simulation 17.9%, Open World 17%, Co-op 13.8%, Multiplayer 11.1%

Welcome, trainee! Use tactics and special equipment to become a true cop in the free version of Police Stories: The Academy. Neutralize criminals, search for clues and find a "rat" in the police station alone or in co-op with a partner.

Why similar: Crime 34.4%, Simulation 22.1%, Realistic 14.5%, Multiplayer 12.1%, Co-op 11.6%

Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop offers the most comprehensive bus fleet in the history of the series with 30 officially licensed buses. Drive on two vastly different maps, alone or with friend. Play with extended management elements or just enjoy your time on the road.

Why similar: Simulation 27.1%, Driving 16.3%, Realistic 15.9%, Open World 15.4%, Multiplayer 11%

The door to your robber’s career is waiting! Just crowbar the lock off and force your way through the threshold. Learn skills, collect tools and become a master of the thieving trade!

Why similar: Crime 35.8%, Simulation 19.5%, Open World 17.1%, Driving 9.2%, Co-op 5.9%

A speeding power boat, a humble tug to a luxury cruise liner. Captain eight highly detailed ships, fight against realistic water physics and take in spectacular vistas as you navigate famous European ports.

Why similar: Simulation 52.9%, Open World 31.3%, Multiplayer 11.8%, Singleplayer 1.8%, Action 1.6%

Ready or Not is an intense, tactical, first-person shooter that depicts a modern-day world in which SWAT police units are called to defuse hostile and confronting situations.

Why similar: Crime 26.9%, Realistic 25.8%, Co-op 19.9%, Multiplayer 18.5%, First-Person 4%

Dude Simulator is an open world sandbox game. This is a life simulator. The main objective is to enjoy what you are doing.

Why similar: Simulation 41%, Open World 33%, Multiplayer 15.8%, Action 4.2%, First-Person 3.3%

Experience with TramSim the most modern tram simulator, which impresses with photo-realistic graphics and as first location the Austrian capital Vienna in a virtual reality that has never been seen before.

Why similar: Simulation 34%, Realistic 24.8%, Driving 22%, Multiplayer 16.4%, Singleplayer 2.8%

Experience what it feels like to be a real bus driver. Simulator featuring realistic physics, a variety of bus models (city buses, electric bus, school bus), three distinct regions to explore (US, Germany, Brazil) and much more. Test your skills in career, drive in freeride or play multiplayer.

Why similar: Open World 25.7%, Simulation 24.3%, Driving 17.4%, Realistic 15%, Multiplayer 14%

Take control of an underground commuter train and rise to the top in a bustling metropolis filled with cheap thrills, prime real estate, and a diverse community of unique characters.

Why similar: Open World 40.8%, Simulation 28.1%, Realistic 23%, Action 5.5%, Singleplayer 1.3%

FPS/mecha hybrid europolice sim with emphasis on interacting with NPCs and different gameplay systems.

Why similar: Crime 62.8%, Open World 20%, Simulation 9.8%, First-Person 4.6%, Action 2.8%

Welcome to SEX Police 🔞🚨, where you’re the city’s last line of defense! Take down the city’s most dangerous women, choose between justice and vice, and uncover the secrets hidden behind every interrogation. Will you clean up the streets or get entangled in the crime underworld?

Why similar: Realistic 50.9%, Simulation 46.6%, Adventure 2.4%

Wanna find out what a prison riot looks like? Check a free stand-alone prologue for Prison Simulator. A story that is not available in the full game! Be warned: Police baton might not be enough to bring order to the prison halls.

Why similar: Crime 39.2%, Open World 19.8%, Simulation 15.9%, Realistic 14.9%, Action 3.8%

SimRail is new, advanced railway simulator. Master high-speed long-distance EMU, heavy freight hauls and suburban trains. Travel 500 km of geodetic-data based real routes. Become train dispatcher and control the traffic according to the schedule or cooperate with other players on multiplayer mode.

Why similar: Open World 22.5%, Simulation 22.3%, Driving 17%, Multiplayer 16.8%, Realistic 16.2%

Become a thief in VR! Feel the thrill of stealing in free roam sandbox neighborhoods. Use lockpicks and hi-tech hacking tools. Observe your target, gather information and hide from police. Or drive a car like crazy to get out of trouble!

Why similar: Crime 28.7%, Simulation 23%, Open World 16.3%, Multiplayer 9.8%, Co-op 7.3%

Streamer Life Simulator is a very comprehensive streamer life simulation game. Be the most popular streamer in the world.

Why similar: Simulation 45.1%, Open World 24.2%, Realistic 11.2%, Multiplayer 10.5%, First-Person 3.7%

Bum Simulator is a sandbox game bursting with inappropriate humor and memorable characters. You live on the streets of Bumsville. Do you have what it takes to adapt, survive and become an urban legend?

Why similar: Simulation 38.9%, Open World 27.7%, Co-op 12%, Realistic 9.9%, Action 4.9%

Welcome to Klepto where there's no place like a burglarized home. In this burglary simulation you'll explore, terrorize and loot your way to success in a variety of open-world sandbox neighborhoods. **VR is NOT required for this game.

Why similar: Crime 40.2%, Simulation 29.3%, Open World 14.5%, Multiplayer 11.3%, Action 4.8%

First-person homeless crime sandbox. Steal, drink, hallucinate and crush rival bums in chaotic online co-op.

Why similar: Crime 31.1%, Open World 15.7%, Simulation 15.6%, Co-op 13.7%, Multiplayer 11.7%

Drug Dealer Simulator: Free Sample is an introduction to the dark alleys of the ghetto, where you can start to expand your own crime empire! Get in touch with your contact and take your first steps in drug dealing business! 8 levels of dope business deals and constant adrenaline!

Why similar: Crime 41.9%, Simulation 41%, Co-op 9%, Action 6.1%, Singleplayer 2.1%