Games Like The Precinct

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Why similar: Crime 29.8%, Open World 19.8%, Sandbox 16.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Driving 12%

Why You'll Like It: This top-down, open-world sandbox captures the 1980s aesthetic and chaotic vehicle-based gameplay found in The Precinct.

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: Top-Down Shooter 37%, Crime 31.7%, Simulation 11.2%, Realistic 10.2%, Action 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down tactical shooter that emphasizes the high-stakes decision-making and police procedures central to the genre.

Take on the role of a private investigator in this immersive detective simulator. Solve murders and other crimes in a procedurally generated and persistent city where every NPC lives and breathes their own independent lives. Find the killer quickly… or they will kill again!

Why similar: Noir 25%, Detective 24.5%, Immersive Sim 13.3%, Sandbox 13.1%, Procedural Generation 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: An immersive-sim detective game that offers a deep, sandbox investigation experience in a procedurally generated noir city.

A retro, pixel art style adventure in New York, inspired by ’80s cop shows. You are Jack Kelly and you’ve been framed for murder. Now as a regular beat cop you have to find out, who did that. Expect thick crime story, a lot of black humour and all the other things you can find on the streets of Brooklyn.

Why similar: Crime 39.8%, 1980s 27.9%, Detective 19.9%, Simulation 10.4%, Singleplayer 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: Set in a gritty 1980s city, this game perfectly mirrors the retro police-noir atmosphere and daily patrol duties.

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: Detective 22.1%, 1980s 20.3%, Open World 18.3%, Realistic 12.6%, Immersive Sim 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: A simulation game that puts you in the shoes of a border patrol officer tasked with investigating vehicles and stopping criminal activity.

In his fight to climb the ranks and do what's right, LAPD detective Cole Phelps must unravel the truth behind a string of arson attacks, conspiracies, and brutal murders, battling the L.A. underworld and even members of his own department.

Why similar: Detective 27.9%, Crime 25%, Noir 23.6%, Open World 10.9%, Investigation 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive detective experience that focuses on investigation and crime-solving within a sprawling, atmospheric open world.

Inspired by classic top-down action games, Glitchpunk lets you brawl, shoot and drive your way through a dystopian future. As an android bounty hunter in a brutal world of gangs, cults and corporations there’s plenty of work for you. Lock and load, let her rip!

Why similar: Crime 26.2%, Top-Down Shooter 24.9%, Noir 20.4%, Open World 13.2%, Old School 10%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down, open-world action game that features the same frantic combat and urban exploration style as The Precinct.

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 30.6%, Investigation 19.2%, Open World 13.6%, Immersive Sim 12.6%, Realistic 11%

Why You'll Like It: A realistic simulation that focuses on the day-to-day duties of a police officer patrolling an open-world city.

Deliver At All Costs is a thrilling action game where destruction, absurdity and intrigue collide! Step into the shoes of Winston Green — a down-on-his-luck courier with a fiery temper and a mysterious past — as he delivers highly unconventional cargo, leaving a trail of havoc and chaos behind him.

Why similar: Noir 21.9%, Crime 20.7%, Driving 15.4%, Sandbox 10.4%, Open World 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: An isometric action game with a strong 1950s-60s aesthetic that features high-speed driving and destructive urban environments.

Become the legendary part man, part machine, all cop hero and deliver justice in Old Detroit.

Why similar: Crime 61.2%, 1980s 17.5%, Action 13.2%, Singleplayer 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty police action game that captures the feeling of being an unstoppable force of justice in a crime-ridden city.

This Is the Police is a strategy/adventure game set in a city spiraling the drain. Taking the role of gritty Police Chief Jack Boyd, you'll dive into a deep story of crime and intrigue. Will Jack reach his retirement with a nice stack of bills, or will he end up broken ... or worse?

Why similar: Crime 43.4%, Noir 26.8%, Detective 21.8%, Simulation 5.7%, Singleplayer 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: A management-focused crime game that forces you to balance police resources and ethical choices in a corrupt city.

The Definitive Edition of the critically acclaimed, award winning open-world action adventure, reworked, rebuilt and re-mastered for the new generation. With all previously available DLC included and a wealth of tech and visual improvements, Hong Kong has never felt so alive.

Why similar: Crime 45.4%, Open World 36.6%, Sandbox 8.4%, Action 6.6%, Singleplayer 3%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world crime game where you play as an undercover cop balancing police work with deep-cover criminal infiltration.

From the THIEF SIMULATOR developers. It's the 80s. Steal VCRs, tapes, classic cars, and if you get caught, outrun the police!

Why similar: Heist 30.3% ★, Crime 19%, 1980s 12.7%, Driving 9.8%, Immersive Sim 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A stealth-focused crime game set in the 1980s that explores the criminal side of the urban sandbox experience.

Rescue hostages, disarm bombs and save the day in this old school, side-scroller action game with retro graphics and retro sensibilities. Online and Couch Coop Included.

Why similar: Procedural Generation 53.2%, Simulation 24.9%, Action 14.6%, Singleplayer 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, top-down action game that focuses on tactical police raids and clearing rooms of criminal threats.

Once you get tangled with the mob, you will forever be a part of the mob. At least they pay a decent salary and all you have to do is clean up after their dirty work, but you know what you’re doing. So clean crime scenes, earn as much money as you can, and get ready for the next mission.

Why similar: Crime 51.3%, Heist 20.5% ★, Simulation 13.1%, Realistic 9.1%, Singleplayer 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: A unique simulation that focuses on the aftermath of crimes, offering a grounded look at the criminal underworld.

Do what it takes to make your fledgling security agency thrive in this 80s noir crime bustin', dirty crossing, vengeance-seeking board game inspired strategy game with dice and cards.

Why similar: Noir 27.9%, Investigation 23.5%, Detective 21.3%, 1980s 20.3%, Simulation 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A stylized investigation game set in the 1980s that focuses on managing a private investigation agency.

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: Heist 29.5% ★, Crime 29%, Open World 10.3%, Simulation 8.7%, Sandbox 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A simulation game that focuses on the mechanics of breaking and entering, providing a different perspective on urban crime.

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 29.1%, Driving 23.4%, Sandbox 13.9%, Open World 13.2%, Realistic 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A cooperative simulation that allows players to perform various emergency response duties in an open world.

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 37.6%, Sandbox 18.3%, Open World 15.7%, Realistic 13.6%, Simulation 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A simulation game that places you in the role of a prison guard, managing inmates and maintaining order.

Fight, sneak, and hack your way through randomly generated cities. It's like Nuclear Throne meets Deus Ex, mixed with the anarchy of GTA. Rogue-lite meets immersive sim, and goes completely insane.

Why similar: Procedural Generation 43.6%, Immersive Sim 36.9%, Action 19.5%

Why You'll Like It: A highly replayable top-down sandbox that allows for creative, emergent gameplay in a crime-filled city.

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: Crime 48%, Sandbox 16%, Realistic 15.2%, Simulation 11.6%, Action 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based and action-hybrid shooter that centers on police encounters and tactical decision-making.

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 43.9%, Open World 20.9%, Simulation 13.4%, Sandbox 5.9%, Action 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world police simulation that tasks players with maintaining law and order in a sandbox city.

Door Kickers is an innovative realtime strategy game that puts you in charge of a SWAT team and lets you command them during a tactical intervention.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 43.2%, Simulation 32.4%, Action 15.9%, Singleplayer 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical, top-down strategy game that emphasizes planning and executing complex police operations.

A former member of the criminal underworld is lured back into “the life” by a mysterious drone claiming they have until sunrise to prevent a citywide criminal takeover together.

Why similar: Action 45.2%, 3D 41.6%, Singleplayer 13.1%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down action game that features intense, fast-paced combat reminiscent of high-stakes police brawls.

Slip on your flares, grab your shades and hop in your station wagon, it's time to work… as a professional mob cleaner. In this stylish award winning 2D action-stealth game you have to make sure you get in, clean up and get out without leaving a trace - Queue the funky 70s inspired soundtrack!

Why similar: Crime 58.1%, Action 32.4%, Singleplayer 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down stealth game where you must clean up crime scenes without being detected by the police.

Uncover the origins of organized crime in Mafia: The Old Country, a gritty mob story set in the brutal underworld of 1900s Sicily. Fight to survive as Enzo Favara and prove your worth to the Family in this immersive third-person action-adventure.

Why similar: Crime 58.9%, Realistic 16.1%, Open World 15%, Action 6.8%, Singleplayer 3.3%

It's 3:00 a.m. Your neighbours are having a loud party. Stop them. Party Hard is tinyBuild's award-winning stealth strategy game about ruining parties by any means.

Why similar: Crime 78.8%, Action 14.5%, Singleplayer 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down stealth game that focuses on stopping illicit activities through creative and tactical means.

Hotline Miami is a high-octane action game overflowing with raw brutality, hard-boiled gunplay and skull crushing close combat.

Why similar: 1980s 56%, Top-Down Shooter 27.4%, Action 12.9%, Singleplayer 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: A high-octane, top-down action game that captures the violent, neon-soaked aesthetic of 80s crime cinema.

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: Heist 29.5% ★, Crime 28.6%, Driving 13.2%, Open World 10.3%, Simulation 6.8%

PAYDAY 2 is an action-packed, four-player co-op shooter that once again lets gamers don the masks of the original PAYDAY crew - Dallas, Hoxton, Wolf and Chains - as they descend on Washington DC for an epic crime spree.

Why similar: Heist 58.5% ★, Crime 33.7%, Action 5%, Simulation 1.9%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: A cooperative heist game that focuses on the criminal side of urban operations and tactical execution.

Pure adrenaline of non-stop action in Single Player, Online Co-op and Multiplayer. Double the pleasure and mayhem with new multiplayer DLCs! (click for details)

Why similar: Crime 53.3%, Heist 30.2% ★, Action 11%, Open World 3.6%, Singleplayer 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty, noir-inspired crime shooter that captures a raw and chaotic urban atmosphere.

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 18.7%, Driving 13.6%, Detective 13.5%, Investigation 12.3%, Sandbox 9.9%

Rise from street hustler to kingpin in a seamless open-world sandbox with no loading screens. Hustle, manage businesses, build your criminal empire, and outsmart the law in a city that reacts to every move.

Why similar: Crime 36.4%, Sandbox 17.5%, Open World 15.9%, Immersive Sim 11.8%, Simulation 7.3%

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: Heist 39.3% ★, Crime 29.3%, Driving 9.4%, Immersive Sim 7%, Simulation 6.5%

Free introduction to the full Police Chief Simulator game takes you to Winston Springs Police Station! Handle incoming reports, renovate and expand the station, solve cases, and fight crime!

Why similar: Noir 21.3%, Sandbox 17.6%, Detective 12.3%, Immersive Sim 11%, Simulation 10.9%

Welcome to the FDI. As our newest Operator, your role is to use your detective skills to assist our field agents and investigate mysterious crimes. Use cutting-edge FDI software to dig for clues, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth.

Why similar: Detective 28.9%, Crime 26%, Investigation 24.3%, Immersive Sim 14.3%, Simulation 6%

Command the checkpoint in a collapsing city. Screen survivors, manage scarce resources, and hold back the undead. Every choice matters and one mistake could unleash the plague beyond your walls.

Why similar: Immersive Sim 29.9%, Realistic 29.8%, Simulation 20.5%, 3D 12.9%, Singleplayer 6.8%

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: Driving 30.5%, Simulation 18.8%, Open World 18.1%, Action 11.6%, Realistic 10.3%

Experience the exciting day-to-day life of an US police officer in Police Simulator: Patrol Duty. Discover a large, lively and freely-accessible US city powered by Unreal®Engine 4 and ensure the safety in your district.

Why similar: Crime 36.3%, Open World 21.1%, Simulation 15.2%, Realistic 12.3%, Driving 11%

The mayor of Rockhaven threw you down a hole into the Undercity. Why? Net worth too low. In this open-world simulation, you and up to 3 pals will steal, fight, and scheme to reclaim the city. Customise your rides, buy businesses, and take on the Mayor’s forces. Rockhaven is yours for the taking!

Why similar: Heist 25.6% ★, Crime 22.1%, Driving 15.2%, Open World 10.2%, Sandbox 9.4%

The A.C.E.S. Once the watchful guardians of Switchblade City - are being taken down, one by one. Now it's up to one man, with two fists, to get to the bottom of it all. Fallen Aces is a crime noir FPS that plays right out of the '90s and looks like it's right outta the comics.

Why similar: Noir 51.5%, Immersive Sim 24.1%, Old School 16.6%, Action 5.1%, Singleplayer 2.6%

A challenging retro arcade FPS/TPS straight from the late '90s. The Crime Wars have started and it's up to the Ultra Cops to bring back ultimate justice. Use Mechs, Riot Cars and serious firepower to bring the pain to the criminal underworld in this 6th Generation Y2K inspired game.

Why similar: Crime 45.8%, Arcade 15.8%, Nonlinear 15.8%, 3D 10.3%, Action 7.1%

Uncover a goldmine in the used car market! Sniff out deals, buy low, modify, and sell high. Your journey from amateur grease monkey to car dealer magnate awaits. How fast will you rise in this lucrative venture?

Why similar: Driving 31.4%, Immersive Sim 18.2%, Open World 17.7%, Realistic 14%, Simulation 9.6%

Put your driving skills on the test in this urban arena! Drift to rack up as many points as possible while police is chasing you. To show it off, break the global highscores and claim your position on the leaderboard.

Why similar: Heist 37.7% ★, Crime 31.6%, Driving 13.8%, Arcade 8.4%, Simulation 3.5%

CyberTaxi Lunatic Nights is a free roam taxi driving simulator set in a dark-noir Prison City. As a cab driver you have to find your wrongfully accused sister and rescue her from this dystopian city-facility. Complete unique missions, defeat lurking thugs and maintain your fuel level to succeed!

Why similar: Driving 29.3%, Nonlinear 24.7%, Realistic 16.5%, Open World 12.3%, Simulation 10.9%

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

Why similar: Crime 31.5%, Noir 18.3%, Immersive Sim 17.8%, Nonlinear 17.2%, Open World 7.6%

A neon-noir story in a rain-drenched cyberpunk metropolis. It’s your first night on the job working for the Cloudpunk delivery service. Two rules: Don’t miss a delivery and don’t ask what’s in the package.

Why similar: Driving 50.3%, Open World 40.1%, Singleplayer 4.8%, Action 4.7%

Crash Time 2 is an open-world arcade racing game where you play as an Autobahn police officer, engaging in high-speed chases, escort missions, and criminal investigations across a large free-roaming map.

Why similar: Heist 33.2% ★, Driving 16.8%, Investigation 16%, Sandbox 12.7%, Open World 9.4%

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: Driving 31.1%, Open World 17.3%, Immersive Sim 14.3%, Realistic 13.5%, Simulation 8.8%

I Want to Believe is a first-person action game with elements of detective work, simulation, stealth, freedom of action, and driving.

Why similar: Sandbox 25.1%, Driving 21%, Immersive Sim 17.4%, Realistic 12.8%, Simulation 10.7%

When there’s a call, you are the man to clean up after your client’s dirty job. Siding with the mafia is a dangerous game, but they pay well, and you need money, right? So take your mop and better remove those bloodstains quickly before the police come.

Why similar: Crime 31.3%, Heist 22.5% ★, Immersive Sim 11.8%, Detective 11.7%, Realistic 8.3%

LA Cops is a fast, action packed 3D top down shooter set to a theme of 70s Cops in LA trying to do a tough job in a tough town.

Why similar: Crime 68.8%, Action 14.9%, 3D 11%, Singleplayer 5.2%

Vivat Slovakia is an open-world action game set in '90s Slovakia, where corruption runs deep and law enforcement is weak. Uncover a gripping story based on true events as you explore and shoot your way through a city at the crossroads of Eastern Europe’s turbulent history.

Why similar: Crime 37.9%, Driving 24.4%, Open World 18.3%, Realistic 10.3%, 3D 4.7%

Big Ambitions is a revolutionary role-playing business sim. Go from nothing to the biggest entrepreneur in New York by opening small businesses or slowly building huge corporations any way you like.

Why similar: Sandbox 29.6%, Immersive Sim 22.5%, Simulation 19%, Open World 17.9%, 3D 7.2%

Samson returns to Tyndalston, a city that shaped him hard, where every fight is close and every escape is earned. He owes dangerous people more than he can pay, and they’re using his sister to force his hand. The clock is ticking. The only way out is through anyone who stands in his way.

Why similar: Driving 53.9%, Open World 17.6%, 3D 16.3%, Singleplayer 8.7%, Action 3.6%

Interpret the law as you see fit! Run the sheriff’s department, manage your cops, make tough decisions – and try to keep out of prison yourself – in this story-driven mixture of adventure, strategy, and turn-based tactical combat.

Why similar: Crime 54.1%, Noir 17.7%, Detective 15.8%, Simulation 6.5%, Singleplayer 5.9%

A tense stealth game with super-powers, set in the 70s, filled with glorious fat pixels. Transform into enemies, dash, teleport, slow time and super-punch your way through this moody retro stealth game.

Why similar: Heist 46.2% ★, Open World 12.2%, Immersive Sim 12.1%, Old School 12.1%, 1980s 7.5%

Check it, clean it, sort it, ship it. Welcome to the life of a cash cleaner. Take jobs from underworld contacts and clean some cash. Just don't try to leave...

Why similar: Crime 45.3%, Sandbox 23.5%, Immersive Sim 21.1%, Simulation 7.6%, Singleplayer 2.5%

Revisit Crime Cities, a revolutionary cross between a shooter and a futuristic vehicle simulator, originally published in 2000. Immerse yourself in the dense atmosphere of a grim future, as you follow a complex plot and complete a variety of deadly, unpredictable missions.

Why similar: Simulation 63%, Action 37%