Contraband Police: Prologue

Contraband Police: Prologue

Crazy Rocks · February 16, 2021 · Simulation, Action, Exploration, Automobile Sim, Shooter

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About Contraband Police: Prologue

✦ AI summary

Work as a border officer in 1981 Karikatka, inspecting documents, detecting contraband, engaging in shootouts, and managing your police station while uncovering a dangerous conspiracy. Master document verification, vehicle searches, tactical combat, and station upgrades across an escalating conflict that demands your every decision.


Contraband Police: Prologue is a 5-day training at the border station. Follow the orders of commissioner Andreyev and learn all the main game mechanics.


The year is 1981, and as a young officer trainee, you are assigned to work at a border post in the mountainous region of Karikatka. Entry into the Acarist People's Republic is strictly regulated by the party and your every move is monitored! The situation at the border escalates when your comrade is killed during one of the interventions...

Document control
Every visitor must have a set of valid documents. Even the slightest discrepancy means refusal of entry. Over time, the number of documents will increase and errors will be more difficult to detect.

Smuggling detection
Our intelligence regularly provides information about suspicious drivers. Search their vehicles using a UV flashlight and then use the appropriate tools to extract the smuggled goods. No amount of contraband should cross the border!

Shootouts
In some situations you will be forced to use firearms. Your station is a constant target for Oberankov's gang attacks, and every away mission carries the risk of a clash with the enemy.

Police chases
Desperate smugglers may attempt to escape from the control zone. It is your duty to stop and arrest them! Buy and upgrade police cars to improve the effectiveness of your pursuit.

Post management
Upgrade your police station to increase its defenses and improve subsequent inspections. However, keep in mind the rising cost of maintaining your station. Successful inspections, foiled smuggling and successful interventions are a few ways to earn cash.

Special assignments
Always be ready to intervene in an emergency. Solve crime puzzles, support your comrades and thwart the Blood Fist rebels. Make decisions that will determine the future of Acaristan.

Contraband Police: Prologue — game info

Platforms
Windows
Steam Deck
Playable
Player modes
Single-player
Controller
Full controller support
PC Game Pass
Not included

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

Contraband Police: Prologue is a decent prologue that players generally enjoy as a solid introduction to the game. Common praise centers on it being a fun, worthwhile experience, though some players express frustration with the lack of a GPS system for vehicle pursuits, which can make it difficult to track suspects and leads to unexpected restarts. Most players seem willing to try the full game based on this prologue's foundation.

Not recommended Oct 10, 2026
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Recommended Oct 1, 2026
Had a lot of fun with the Demo. Will buy game on GOG, when it comes out there.
Recommended Sep 29, 2026
I'd absolutely recommend-when I played it it was free! I can't see it getting a price after this but who knows nowadays. Heck I wouldn't be surprised to see them start asking for $30 for it. Seriously wouldn't surprise me. But these folks haven't charged anything for this good time and I REALLY appreciate it. Sure could use some optimization. My machine, that even covers "Recommended" settings was working up quite the buzz.
Recommended Sep 17, 2026
Not a bad game. Only gripe is, there should be some kind of GPS system for the runaways. Maybe this is something available in the full game but it was unexpected in the Prologue & since it caught me off guard, I wasn't able to anticipate a turn the vehicle took because I was nowhere near it when it did -- as a result, the entire prologue started over. While I'm not sure if that was intentional to end the prologue or whatever the case may be, I wasn't a fan. I personally hate games that don't use a GPS system when it includes driving. Could just be me & I'm 100% fine with that.
Recommended Sep 12, 2026
this is besrt
Recommended Sep 3, 2026
i played the demo but the actual game is pretty solid too

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