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The Precinct

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

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

ActionIndieSimulation

Reviews
Very Positive
87% of 8,201
Recent reviews
Very Positive
94% of 104 in 30 days
Players
121
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
1 week ago
Oct 27, 2026
Minimum PC
GeForce GTX 660Ti
8 GB RAM · 8 GB disk
Full requirements

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

87% of 8,201 reviews are positive · 94% of 104 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.

Players over time

▼ -35% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 201 players on Sep 27, 2026.

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Nov 4, 2026125
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Nov 1, 2026110
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Oct 30, 202670
Oct 29, 202663
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Oct 23, 202681
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Oct 20, 202681
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Oct 10, 2026148
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Oct 7, 2026160
Oct 6, 2026150
Oct 4, 2026196
Oct 3, 2026177
Oct 2, 2026150
Oct 1, 2026142
Sep 30, 2026127
Sep 29, 2026130
Sep 27, 2026201
Sep 26, 2026165
Sep 25, 2026129
Sep 24, 2026169
Sep 23, 2026191
Sep 23, 2026177
Sep 22, 202682
Sep 21, 2026143

How many players finish The Precinct?

21% of Steam players have unlocked «The Secrets of the ACPD», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

Screenshots and trailer

The Precinct screenshot 1

The Precinct system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 660Ti, 8 GB RAM, 8 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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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

Recommended

OS
Windows 10 64-bit
Processor
Intel Core i5-10400F / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
Graphics
Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT
Memory
16 GB RAM
Storage
8 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11
Notes
SSD recommended

Does The Precinct have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does The Precinct run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • 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

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
39
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: English. Text only: French, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Traditional Chinese.

Does The Precinct use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Nov 7, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

1 DLC available.

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