Action · May 13, 2025
The Precinct (2025)
The Precinct (2025) scores 86% positive on Steam from 5.2k reviews, developed by Fallen Tree Games Ltd.
The Precinct (2025) is a Action title from Fallen Tree Games Ltd available on Windows. The title carries a 86% Steam positive rating across 5.2k reviews, 553 peak concurrent players, and 39 Steam achievements — making it a measurable reference point when comparing to peers in the Action category.
You are Officer Nick Cordell Jr. As a rookie beat cop fresh out of the Academy, you’re on the front line of defence for Averno’s citizens. Dive into a world of thrilling car chases, sandbox crimes, and a healthy dose of 1980s noir as you protect the populace and solve the mystery of your father’s murder in the line of duty. Take to the Streets A love letter to classic cop movies, The Precinct combines police sim with action sandbox spectacle. Patrol the streets and respond to callouts to fight criminals petty and powerful. Choose your own tactics in thrilling chases and shootouts. Feel the shifting power struggles of Averno’s gangs in a living city full of sandbox crimes, from parking infractions to bank heists, street racing to drug deals. Hot Pursuit Speed through the city in intense car and helicopter chases and pursue your mark through twisting alleyways before bringing them to justice. There’s no need to be a lone wolf: You’ve got Averno’s Finest backing you up, with an in-depth support system that allows you to call in squad cars, roadblocks, spike strips, and more. A Sleepless City Explore the ever-shifting criminal underbelly of Averno City. Deal with yuppies, bums, street vendors and furious taxi drivers from the Projects to the Financial District. Chase perps through neon-lit alleys, rain-soaked streets, and grand, decaying parklands, all subject to a day/night cycle and dynamic weather. This is the 1980s East Coast in all its neon-noir glory. Key Features Explore a vibrant, living city by foot, squad car and helicopter Respond to sandbox crimes ranging from parking violations to gang shootouts Engage in intense vehicle chases through destructible environments Go it alone or call in backup with an in-depth support system Investigate the gangs who rule the city and the dark conspiracies keeping them in control Day/night cycle with dynamic weather
Release & Availability
| Release date | May 13, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Fallen Tree Games Ltd |
| Publisher | Kwalee |
| Base price | $22.49 -25% |
| DLC / Add-ons | 1 released |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 100k–1M |
| External links | Official site · Support · [email protected] |
Release timeline
The Precinct launched on May 13, 2025.
Studio and publishing
The title was developed by Fallen Tree Games Ltd and published by Kwalee.
Platform support
Playable natively on Windows.
Packages & editions
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Reception & Reviews
Steam community score
Steam users rate The Precinct 86% positive across 5.2k reviews — categorised as Very Positive.
4.5k positive · 727 negative
Critic consensus
Critic reception data on Metacritic is limited for this post-2021 title — Steam user reviews are the primary reception signal.
Curator & community recommendations
Steam curators and players have issued 6.6k recommendations for this title.
Peak concurrent players
Peak concurrent Steam players reached 553 — a measurement of how active the playerbase got at launch or during a surge.
Gameplay Profile
Genres
- Action
- Indie
- Simulation
Community tag consensus
- Detective · 463
- Crime · 455
- Sandbox · 453
- Open World · 442
- Top-Down Shooter · 440
- Singleplayer · 436
- Noir · 432
- Investigation · 424
- 3D · 419
- Simulation · 417
- Procedural Generation · 414
- Arcade · 407
Playtime profile
Community average playtime is 8 hours, with a median of 6 hours — a short (5–15 hours) commitment. Two-week average sits at 3 hours per active player.
Steam achievements
The title ships with 39 Steam achievements to unlock.
Languages supported
Interface / subtitles: English, French, German, Spanish – Spain, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese – Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Traditional Chinese.
Full audio: English, Traditional Chinese.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Precinct released?
The Precinct was released on May 13, 2025 by Fallen Tree Games Ltd.
Is The Precinct worth playing?
Based on 5.2k Steam reviews, The Precinct holds a 86% positive rating (Very Positive) — suggesting the game resonates with most players who try it.
What platforms does The Precinct support?
The Precinct runs natively on Windows.
How much does The Precinct cost?
Base price on Steam is $22.49 (before seasonal discounts).