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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.
The Precinct is a detective, crime and sandbox game
developed by Fallen Tree Games Ltd
and published by Kwalee.
Released on May 13th 2025 is available only on Windows
in 11 languages: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Korean and Traditional Chinese.
It has received 5,190 reviews of which 4,444 were positive and 746 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. 😎
The game is currently priced at 23.99€ on Steam with a 20% discount, but you can find it for 13.70€ on Gamivo.
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System requirements
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Windows
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-7600K / AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 660Ti / AMD Radeon R7 370
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 8 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Game runs on HDD, but an SSD is recommended
User reviews & Ratings
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It's a solid game, but it made me realize how badly I want a third-person (or even first-person) open-world action-adventure police game with a gritty, dark tone. It's kind of wild that it has never really been made with an AAA budget. Imagine you have an open world where you can go around stopping crimes, from petty to major crimes, and then also have a full-on campaign story about taking down major crime syndicates. Why hasn't anyone made this? Anyway, in this game, there are some good and some bad. The open world is pretty cool, and they have a wide variety of crimes you get to stop. The tone is that you are a complete Boy Scout, though, where I would have preferred a morally gray tone. The game immediately stops and forces you back to a checkpoint if you do anything unbecoming of a straight-edge police officer. Even if you are dealing with a POS criminal. The story itself is also very bland and unimaginative. The story is also a little too happy/upbeat, considering you are a cop in a crime-ridden city that is run by gangs. It just feels a little too Disney, I guess, and doesn't match the subject matter at all. Regarding the gameplay itself, it's pretty fun overall. Combat ranges from some light melee situations to full-on shootouts. You get a revolver, taser, and baton to start. From there, you can upgrade to better weapons and equipment. The shooting is kinda rough to be honest, but it's manageable. That can often be the case in isometric games, but I would say it's even a bit worse here. I would also have liked to see a crouch button and a reload button. Unless I somehow missed those, they oddly do not exist. Lastly, getting into cover is implemented poorly. It works sometimes and doesn't at others. This is a huge issue when you are in a major shootout and your character is just standing there like an idiot right next to the covered position while you are slamming the cover button. That is something that can be improved with a patch, however. All in all, I do recommend it if you have always wanted a game that puts you in the shoes of a police officer. This is probably the best one out there. That said, it often had me wanting a game that doesn't exist or thinking of ways I wish they had handled things differently. It's a solid 7/10.
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The Precinct – Neo-Noir Nostalgia with Some Growing Pains Hours Played: ~12 Progress: A little over halfway through the main storyline The Good Aesthetic & Atmosphere: The game nails the old-school neo-noir vibe. Feels like a spiritual cousin to L.A. Noire with a modern indie twist. Storyline: So far, the narrative is immersive and keeps me engaged. General Vibe: It's refreshing to play a cop game that leans into style and mood over pure action. What Needs Work Driving: The vehicle handling is way too loose. Hitting a curb spins you out and you often lose suspects in chases. I’ve done more damage to the city than the criminals at this point 😅 Tackling AI: Sometimes when I tackle a suspect, it just doesn’t register and they keep running. Not sure if it’s RNG or just a bug. Active Call Interference: I’ve had other criminals rob my suspect while I was in the middle of arresting them. Once I’m on a call, random crimes should chill out. Partner Usefulness: In crimes with multiple suspects, if they split up, I can only get one. My partner won’t even search a dumpster — he just gives up and says they got away. That lost XP hurts. Wishlist Improved driving physics Smarter partner AI with actual functionality More crime variety and mission depth Expanded city areas Uniforms, maybe car customization? Final Thoughts Even with these flaws, I’m really enjoying The Precinct . The potential is huge, and I’m excited to see how it develops. The devs clearly have a vision — they just need to tighten the mechanics. This game scratches an itch I didn’t know I still had. Recommended? Yes – if you’re okay with some jank and want a unique cop experience with major promise.
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After 100%ing this game I would say that it's worth the price. I'm glad that it doesn't overstay its welcome with the story as it would eventually get repetitive if they did drag it out another 5 - 10hrs. My only issue that I had was one of two things. First is that Kelly is slow af but that can be solved by just driving off as he will teleport back into your car anyway. The other thing is that if you pull cars over for a traffic stop, they won't pull over slowly to the side but instead stop on a dime and you'll ram straight into the back of them lol I would definitely look forward to some DLC or to a sequel.
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The game's 80s-themed atmosphere is really impressive. Both the music and the visual design bring that period to life. I have been excitedly awaiting its release since the day it was first announced, and it has more than lived up to my expectations. It's been a long time since I've seen a police simulation of this quality. You won't even notice how time flies when you're on patrol. The gameplay remains fresh thanks to the variety of missions and reactions to events. The fact that the decisions you make while fighting crime affect the world makes you feel like you are part of the game. This game has few rivals in the genre, and is definitely worth its price when you consider the local pricing advantage. If you want to experience a nostalgic police story, you should definitely give this game a chance.
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The gameplay is good, and the graphics are beautiful. However, the AI is not very good, and there are a decent number of bugs (though none game-breaking so far). Overall, it's a good game that just needs some bug fixes and AI improvements. Hopefully they will also add more content to make for a even better sandbox experience!
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Precinct is currently priced at 23.99€ on Steam.
The Precinct is currently available at a 20% discount. You can purchase it for 23.99€ on Steam.
The Precinct received 4,444 positive votes out of a total of 5,190 achieving a rating of 8.29.
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The Precinct was developed by Fallen Tree Games Ltd and published by Kwalee.
The Precinct is playable and fully supported on Windows.
The Precinct is not playable on MacOS.
The Precinct is not playable on Linux.
The Precinct is a single-player game.
There is a DLC available for The Precinct. Explore additional content available for The Precinct on Steam.
The Precinct does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
The Precinct does not support Steam Remote Play.
The Precinct is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
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Developer
Fallen Tree Games Ltd
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Kwalee
Release
13 May 2025
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