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Beat Cop is a police crime drama where you have been framed for murder. Back on the street, you navigate the pixilated 80’s Miami Vice world to find out who did it. Your approach and decisions matter. Will you go in with the mafia or stay straight? Your choices determine the narrative and ultimate ending. It's set in New York and inspired by police shows from the 80s. Expect a lot of dark humour and complex crime drama.
Unfortunately, Beat Cop is not available on Android or iOS. However, we recommend the following games that offer a similar experience or theme, and at a lower age rating:
Release Date: 27/11/2018, updated in 2019
Out Now: Mac, PC, PS4, Switch and Xbox One
Players: 1
Genres: Adventure and Narrative
Accessibility: 5 features
Components: 2D Side-On, Day and Night and Pixels
Developer: Px Crow (@PxCrow)
Costs: Purchase cost
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If you like the sound of Beat Cop but it doesn’t offer the accessibility you require, the games in this section offer a similar experience but with more Accessibility Features. You can view a full breakdown in our Beat Cop Accessibility Report.
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