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After a mysterious benefactor frees you from jail, rob homes solo or with up to three friends to meet rising debt quotas.
Released 17 Jun 2025
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You’re out of jail, but the debt isn’t gone. Sneak, steal, and break into houses solo or in 4-player co-op. Use lockpicks, sleeping gas, and brute force to complete jobs, outsmart security, and make enough money before time runs out. Will you pay back what you owe, or lose everything?
Developed by CookieDev · Published by Ultimate Games S.A., PlayWay S.A.









After getting out of jail, you owe a debt to the person who secured your release. Play alone or with up to three friends, breaking into homes and other locations to earn enough before the deadline.
Choose jobs and targets across three areas, then search for valuables while avoiding or dealing with residents and security. Use tools such as lockpicks, sleeping gas, and a crossbow, or switch to force when a quiet approach falls apart.
The campaign sets rising payment quotas, and failing to meet one can end a run. Earn money and experience to acquire tools, develop skills, and improve your hideout with furniture bonuses; failed runs can also contribute to longer-term unlocks.
Players who enjoy the game often highlight the fun and comic chaos of co-op break-ins, along with the range of tools and approaches available for jobs. Some also like building skills and equipment over repeated runs. Criticism commonly focuses on unpredictable or overly alert NPCs and police, demanding time quotas, and limited locations that can make jobs feel repetitive; several players find the early progression and inventory especially difficult solo.
Crime Simulator IS NOT a stealth-focused simulation like Thief Simulator. Instead, it's a fast-paced, roguelite grind character game, designed around risk, reward, and replayability.
You landed in jail, but a mysterious benefactor bailed you out. Now they want their money back - and fast. Your only chance is to do what you do best: commit crimes. Break into houses, steal valuables, and complete dangerous jobs alone or with up to three friends. Can you pay off your debt before the deadline passes?
Explore three distinct areas - each filled with unique targets, security setups, and plenty of loot. Whether you’re sneaking through high-tech mansions or brawling in shady neighborhoods, every location offers new challenges and hidden rewards.
Go it alone or team up with friends in 4-player co-op. Coordinate break-ins, split the loot, and watch each other’s backs - or pull a double-cross if you’re feeling bold. The choice is yours.
Every great heist starts with the right gear. Lockpicks let you slip through locked doors like a ghost, while a crossbow silently takes out guards or disables cameras. If you prefer a more hands-off approach, pump sleeping gas through air vents and watch an entire building go down without a sound. But sometimes, subtlety isn’t an option - when things get messy, a trusty baseball bat can solve a lot of problems.
And that’s just the beginning. The full game takes your toolkit to the next level with high-tech gadgets like drones for scouting, zip ties to keep troublemakers out of the way, and scanners to track down the most valuable loot. Adapt, improvise, and own every job your way.
The clock is always ticking, and your debt isn’t getting any smaller. Every job brings you closer to paying it off, but fail to meet your quota in time, you’ll lose everything. Plan your heists carefully, use your tools wisely, and take advantage of every opportunity. Need an edge? Buy insider tips online to uncover the best targets, scout security weaknesses, or find high-value loot.
The job seems too risky to play alone? Call in a backup - team up with friends in co-op and make sure you get the payout before it’s too late.
A true criminal gets better with every job. As you play, you’ll discover over 15 skills that can completely change how you operate. Expand your inventory to carry more tools and loot, sharpen your perception to spot threats from a distance, or master stealth to move undetected. Every skill unlocks a new way to outsmart security, take bigger risks, and pull off even bolder heists. The smarter you play, the more unstoppable you become.
Once you gain access to the voucher machine, you’ll unlock four powerful abilities that can turn the tide in your favor. Call off the cops when things get too hot - but only once per game, so use it wisely. Instantly repair all your loot and tools, ensuring you’re always ready for action. These rare perks can save your heist or help your team pull off the impossible. Choose carefully, because the right ability at the right moment can mean the difference between a perfect job and total failure.
Your hideout isn’t just a place to lay low - it’s the key to getting stronger. Furnish it with items that grant powerful bonuses:
A bed increases your health,
Training equipment increases your inventory capacity,
and a treadmill? You will be sprinting like a pro.
Every upgrade makes you faster, tougher, and better prepared for the next big job. Customize your space and turn your hideout into the ultimate criminal HQ.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 65 |
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| Players | 1–4 |
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| Multiplayer | Crime Simulator supports solo play and online co-op. Official text states play alone or in 4-player co-op, meaning 1 to 4 players total. The Steam features list includes Online Co-op, and tags include Multiplayer and Co-op Campaign. No PvP is described. |
| Multiplayer & mods | One review reports playing with mods and friends without problems. No official mod support or multiplayer mod framework is described. |
| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| Demo | View demo on Steam |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
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| AI disclosure | AI tools were used in a limited way to help generate parts of some in-game images, which were then edited, refined, and finalized by human artists. |
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