Police Simulator: Patrol Officers (2022)

Developer: Aesir Interactive
Publisher: astragon Entertainment
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Simulation
Rating: 3.8 of 5, 22,335 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 12 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A slow, procedural simulation of a police officer's daily duties, emphasizing routine patrols and lawful interactions in a calm, open-world setting.

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What players say

Players are split on this one. Some call it the best realistic police sim available, with rewarding progression and engaging co-op, while many others say it is a buggy, repetitive DLC generator abandoned by the developer. Common complaints focus on broken AI, terrible traffic, and a focus on DLC sales over fixes.

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