The Precinct

Open-world police action sandbox with patrols and high-speed pursuits

Fallen Tree Games Ltd · Published by Kwalee · Released May 13, 2025

Reviews: Very Positive; 88% of 9,304
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 89% of 98 in 30 days
Playing now: 177; right now
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update: 1 month ago; Aug 20, 2026

Free demo available, 1 playing it now: get the demo.

What is The Precinct?

A top-down, single-player police action sandbox set in 1980s Averno City. As rookie officer Nick Cordell Jr., you patrol an open city on foot, by squad car, or by helicopter, responding to crimes, chasing suspects, calling backup, and investigating gangs while looking into your father's death.

For you if...

+you like shift-based police patrols and procedural crimes
+you enjoy top-down chases, shootouts, and calling backup
+you want a single-player 1980s noir setting

Not for you if...

−you dislike repetitive patrol tasks and minor infractions
−you want deep detective work or complex progression
−you prefer cooperative or multiplayer policing

What players say

88% of 9,304 reviews are positive · 89% of 98 in the last 30 days

Players praise the shift-based patrol loop, vehicle pursuits, backup options, and 1980s atmosphere. Common complaints describe repetitive, shallow activities, basic progression, a short story, and unreliable partner or backup behavior.

Screenshots and trailer

The Precinct system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 10 64-bit
Processor: Intel Core i5-7600K / AMD Ryzen 3 1200
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 660Ti / AMD Radeon R7 370
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 8 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11
Notes: Game runs on HDD, but an SSD is recommended

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 39
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards

Steam Deck: Verified

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

Multiplayer and co-op

Single-player

Languages

Full audio: English. Text only: French, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Traditional Chinese.