Games like The Precinct
If The Precinct is your kind of game, the closest matches are One Way Mirror: AI, Wrathmaze and The Sworn — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its excellent stylized graphics, atmospheric and nostalgic. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Get personalized picks →The Precinct is an action indie simulation set in Averno City, 1983, developed by Fallen Tree Games Ltd and published by Kwalee. Players take on the role of a police officer working to clean up crime-ridden streets, with sandbox gameplay combining investigation, action shootouts, and vehicle chases. The game features procedurally generated elements, environment destruction, and integrated tutorials. Players describe the atmosphere as nostalgic, praising the cool visual style and excellent stylized graphics that evoke the 80s setting. The gameplay loop centers on combat and vehicle pursuits. Priced at $29.99, the game holds an 89% positive rating from 3772 Steam reviews and is verified for Steam Deck play.
About The Precinct: 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.
Players who liked The Precinct also play
Steam players who put hours into The Precinct also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.
One Way Mirror: AI
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Top pick for The Precinct fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with The Precinct.
Neon lights. Cold coffee. One case at a time. In One Way Mirror: AI, each investigation is AI generated and every suspect can talk back. Interrogate, connect the clues, break alibis, and expose the killer before the truth slips away into the night. Every question matters. Every lie has a tell.
Wrathmaze
WHY THIS
Second-strongest match for The Precinct fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with The Precinct.
A crime hunt sandbox, where you chase gangsters and reclaim the city by day, and survive gang raids by night. Take down 12 gang bosses before Tiamat City collapses.
The Sworn
WHY THIS
Third-strongest match for The Precinct fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with The Precinct.
A deep US police precinct management simulation. You are the Captain. Hire officers, manage your fleet, respond to a living city, and carry responsibility for every officer under your command. The job has a cost. So does ignoring it.
L.A. Noire
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with The Precinct.
Ranked #4 for The Precinct fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.
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.
Ashes of Holloway Bay
WHY THIS
Ranked #5 for The Precinct fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with The Precinct.
Immerse yourself in a chilling, interactive cold-case investigation. Review crime scene photos, decrypt restricted hard drives, compare evidence, and deliver your final report in Ashes of Holloway Bay, a dark, atmospheric detective experience where every detail matters.
Dupery: A Game of Solo Deduction
WHY THIS
Ranked #6 for The Precinct fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with The Precinct.
A solo deduction roguelite with over 200 roles, set in a noir city run by a criminal syndicate. Investigate everyone, make arrests and protect your reputation. Take down the syndicate and don’t get duped like the rest. Everyone is a suspect, trust no one. No friends required.
Back to the Dawn
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with The Precinct.
Ranked #7 for The Precinct fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with The Precinct.
Back to the Dawn is a story-rich RPG set in a high-security prison ruled by factions and buried secrets. Investigate two conspiracies from the inside, gather evidence, and outsmart a system designed to silence you. Make friends (or foes) with fellow inmates and with their help, break out of prison.
Thief Simulator 2 VR
WHY THIS
Ranked #8 for The Precinct fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Simulation with The Precinct.
Steal smarter in full immersion. Plan, scout, break in, and escape—this time with your own hands in VR.
Reviewers mention these as similar to The Precinct
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Police Simulator: Patrol Officers
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with The Precinct.
Reviewers of The Precinct cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Simulation with 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.
State of Decay
WHY THIS
Reviewers of The Precinct cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Simulation with The Precinct.
The end is here. Life as you knew it has gone to hell after the mother of all zombie outbreaks. Now you and the few scattered survivors must band together to survive and rebuild in a 3rd-person action game set in a dynamic open world.
Urban Chaos
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with The Precinct.
Reviewers of The Precinct cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with The Precinct.
Urban Chaos throws you into the heart of a modern urban jungle at the turn of the millenium. To succeed you'll need a lethal combination of stealth, physical agility and martial art skills as you interact with the city around you.
This Is the Police
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with The Precinct.
Reviewers of The Precinct cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with The Precinct.
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?
Police Quest: SWAT
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with The Precinct.
Reviewers of The Precinct cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Simulation with The Precinct.
It's all in a day's work for members of the most elite force in crime fighting history.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below The Precinct at current Steam store prices.
Garry's Mod
WHY THIS
Priced ~83% under The Precinct on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with The Precinct.
Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.
Stardew Valley
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under The Precinct on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with The Precinct.
You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?
Lethal Company
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under The Precinct on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with The Precinct.
A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.
Left 4 Dead 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under The Precinct on Steam right now. Shares Action with The Precinct.
Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.
Hollow Knight
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under The Precinct on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with The Precinct.
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
People Playground
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under The Precinct on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with The Precinct.
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
The Looker
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with The Precinct.
You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.
The Lab
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Welcome to The Lab, a compilation of Valve’s room-scale VR experiments set in a pocket universe within Aperture Science. Fix a robot, defend a castle, adopt a mechanical dog, and more. Still not sold? It’s free!
DORONKO WANKO
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Simulation with The Precinct.
『DORONKO WANKO』 is a DORONKO Action Game. In this game, You can become a cute, innocent Pomeranian, make your master's home messy and dirty. "Will the master be angry with me?" Don't worry. Because you are a sweet doggie.
Landfall Archives
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with The Precinct.
Break into the Landfall Archives to steal and play previously unreleased games, demos, interactive slide shows, and even an unreleased version of Totally Accurate Battle Simulator from 2017!
SuchArt: Creative Space
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with The Precinct.
Paint on any surfaces with numerous tools in Creative Space — a free sandbox version of SuchArt: Genius Artist Simulator. Create masterpieces, complete commissions, and decorate your studio in the most advanced artist sim!
Hello Neighbor Alpha 2
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with The Precinct.
Welcome to Alpha 2 of Hello Neighbor. Play against an advanced, self-learning AI in what eventually became Act 1 of Hello Neighbor - the stealth horror home invasion sim.
Crime Scene Cleaner: Prologue
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Simulation with The Precinct.
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.
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More from Fallen Tree Games Ltd
Other recommendable Steam games by Fallen Tree Games Ltd, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
American Fugitive
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with The Precinct.
Another title from Fallen Tree Games Ltd, the studio behind The Precinct. Shares Action and Indie with The Precinct.
FREE UPDATE; STATE OF EMERGENCY, OUT NOW! Framed for your father’s murder, you’ll need to do whatever it takes to unveil the real culprit. Tackle thrilling missions for the criminal underworld - just don’t let the cops track you down!
Quell Memento
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with The Precinct.
Another title from Fallen Tree Games Ltd, the studio behind The Precinct. Shares Indie with The Precinct.
An enchanting puzzle game of logic and relaxation.
Quell Reflect
WHY THIS
Another title from Fallen Tree Games Ltd, the studio behind The Precinct. Shares Indie with The Precinct.
An enchanting puzzle game of logic and relaxation.
Highrise Heroes: Word Challenge
WHY THIS
Another title from Fallen Tree Games Ltd, the studio behind The Precinct. Shares Indie with The Precinct.
A towering word-game and mystery-story mash-up!
Quell Zen
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with The Precinct.
Another title from Fallen Tree Games Ltd, the studio behind The Precinct. Shares Indie with The Precinct.
Quell Zen - the very embodiment of relaxing logic games - features over 200 beautifully crafted challenges.
Frequently asked about The Precinct
- Is The Precinct verified for Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Precinct is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
- How much does The Precinct cost?
- The Precinct is listed on Steam at 29.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to The Precinct?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Precinct are One Way Mirror: AI, Wrathmaze, The Sworn.
- Who developed The Precinct?
- The Precinct was developed by Fallen Tree Games Ltd and published by Kwalee.
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