Steam app 756800 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 18:12 UTC
Take over the duties of a border guard inspector in a communist country of the 80's. Smuggling, corruption and forgery are the order of the day here. Be vigilant and earn the respect of your superiors.
719 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.
48 months, November 2017 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.
The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.
31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.
31 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 438 hourly samples from 13 Aug, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.
12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 281 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.
Contraband Police was released on 8 Mar, 2023.
This game may contain content that is not appropriate for all ages: Occasional violence or brutality, vulgar and explicit language.
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| English | |
| French | |
| Italian | |
| German | |
| Spanish - Spain | |
| Simplified Chinese | |
| Polish | |
| Portuguese - Brazil | |
| Russian | |
| Thai | |
| Turkish | |
| Japanese | |
| Traditional Chinese | |
| Spanish - Latin America | |
| Dutch | |
| Korean | |
| Portuguese - Portugal | |
| Ukrainian |
A blank audio cell means full audio was not marked in the returned language list.
93 achievements in total.
50 developer announcements, Dec 2023 to Aug 2026 · times in UTC
Comrades!The Ministry of Development brings you the latest news from Acaristan!According to our ever-reliable sources, work in the newly acquired territories is progressing at full speed, with the various elements of the operation steadily…
StanComrades! We have the latest news for you straight from Acaristan. Crimson Fall According to the Ministry of Development, the project has exceeded our boldest expectations in terms of scale and ambition. Thanks to the tremendous dedication…
HubertCrazyRocksComrades! The Ministry of Culture announces the last chance to obtain the Contraband Police Collector’s Edition. This is the perfect opportunity to expand your service collection. Distribution is available only until February 28!…
HubertCrazyRocksComrades! In cooperation with government representatives, we have prepared a new video presenting the current state of work on the Crimson Fall DLC. In the presentation, we cover: The look of the world New locations The story storyline New…
HubertCrazyRocksComrades! The Steam Awards are upon us once more, and this year Contraband Police is aiming for a place among the community’s most beloved games! Our team puts genuine passion and countless hours into every update, pushing the game to grow…
HubertCrazyRocksInspections: Changed how vehicle weight is handled when transported animals are killed (a vehicle exceeding the maximum legal weight may now legally enter the country in such cases). Fixed missing trade item prices in the inventory. Fixed…
Patch notesComrades! With great pride and joy, we announce the creation of the special Contraband Police Collector’s Edition, which you can order starting today. For us, it is a symbolic culmination of seven years of work on a project into which we…
HubertCrazyRocksComrades! We’re thrilled to announce that Contraband Police is now available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S! Our border guard ranks are growing stronger - but beware, the enemy is also on the move. Obernakov and his gang will stop at…
HubertCrazyRocksComrades!We are thrilled to announce that the console port of Contraband Police is finally complete!By decision of the Party, the game will be available on November 7th, 2025, on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.Thanks to the tireless…
HubertCrazyRocksComrades! The summer season has come to an end, but the Party has not been idle. During this time, we’ve been hard at work preparing a range of improvements that will enhance your experience at the border post! OptimizationOver the past few…
HubertCrazyRocksInspections: Fixed a bug preventing use of the automatic document comparison tool. Fixed missing interaction with interactive cargo in the inspection zone. Fixed a bug related to killing animals outside of vehicles. Fixed missing material…
Patch notesInspections: Added the ability to rebind keys for opening mission and inspection notifications (side missions, inspection reports, night summary). Fixed an issue preventing field selection in documents when the map had been opened…
Patch notesInspections: Fixed text wrapping issues in passports for certain languages. Fixed a bug where unloaded cargo would shake after shooting the vehicle. Shootouts: Fixed a bug where one of the enemies was missing during a road ambush. Fixed a…
Patch notesComrades!We’re excited to announce that as a result of the Party’s recent efforts, Contraband Police now has full support for the Steam Deck! From now on, officers serving away from their posts can continue defending the borders of…
HubertCrazyRocksInspections: Improved vehicle color clarity (light and dark green unified to green, white replaced with gray, Azar-V now has a brown color variant, some cars received more saturated colors). Fixed floating cargo on the back of Sina’s…
Patch notesComrades!Summer has fully settled in, bringing with it increased traffic at the borders of Acaristan. To help you meet this challenge, the Party has prepared a solid package of improvements to make your duty more efficient and…
HubertCrazyRocksCombat: Improved lootbag visibility in tall grass. Added item stacking for identical items in lootbag content preview. Prevented dead NPC bodies from disappearing during interaction. Set the value of all items found on NPC bodies to zero.…
Patch notesImportant: Added a new looting system for killed NPCs. Changed controls in the computer interface. Inspections: Fixed an issue where the inspection zone could not be cleared. Fixed an issue preventing the next driver from being invited to…
Patch notesComrades! By order of the Party, the following is hereby announced: As of today, Spring Update goes live, introducing most of the improvements developed during the console porting process. Additionally, this update addresses the most…
HubertCrazyRocksTutorial: Fixed certain arrow indicator display. Fixed missing Cargo Notebook page in the Duty Folder. Added Nabokov dialogue animations. Added objective to pick up weapon before leaving outpost. Added debt repayment when the last day…
Patch notesComrades! The Great War with Kagastam has come to an end! The people of the South have been freed from the yoke of the capitalist oppressor and can finally enjoy the long-awaited peace. However, do not be deceived, for among these poor…
HubertCrazyRocksTwo games, endless excitement! 🛠️🛂 This bundle combines hands-on repairs with the intensity of border patrols. Dive into mechanical challenges during the day and take on smugglers by night. It’s a perfect mix of strategy, creativity, and…
darek_playwayEndless Mode: Fixed the opening of Level 2 outhouse doors. Fixed the display of mission rewards on the map. Fixed the display of the indicator above the lever after upgrading it. Restored damaged quest giver cars in side missions. Added…
Patch notesComrades! The awards time has come, and Contraband Police has a shot at earning its place among the best games in this year’s Steam Awards! As a team of passionate creators, we believe that a great game is born from hard work and love for…
HubertCrazyRocksComrades! We are proud to announce that Contraband Police has surpassed the incredible milestone of 1 million copies sold on Steam! This is a massive achievement and a shared success. Your support and feedback are invaluable to us, and we…
3dart.crsInspections: Fixed the animation for handing over documents. Fixed an issue where smuggler cards wouldn’t disappear for multiple days. Fixed a bug related to killing a driver after allowing them into the country. Fixed a bug where a…
Patch notesComrades! Our socialist youth joyfully welcomes the long-awaited holidays, which are a reward for their hard work and dedication in both studies and labor! However, the Party does not forget its dedicated guardians who tirelessly defend our…
3dart.crsInspections: Fixed prisoners not being taken by the ordered police transport. Fixed Inspection Report disappearing when pulling out the Cargo List. Fixed the Cargo Notebook getting stuck in the raised state when picking up the driver's…
Patch notesFixed the incorrect message after arresting a smuggler. Fixed the inability to enter the car of an arrested driver at the checkpoint. Fixed enemies not getting out of the car when attacking the police station. Fixed the seat lock in the…
Patch notesInspections: Fixed the driver getting stuck when shot while pulling out documents. Fixed fugitive not escaping from the outpost when the driver's seat in his car was occupied. Fixed the combat music playing during inspections. Fixed Maximov…
Patch notesFixed drivers and companions levitating with outstretched arms after exiting the car. Fixed issues with the ability to get out and move around the car. Fixed issues with vehicles not responding to player controls while driving. Fixed issues…
Patch notesFixed game freeze after upgrading a dead companion. Fixed inability to sleep. Fixed inability to admit the next car into the inspection zone. Fixed issue with lack of enemies during ambush. Fixed issues related to Maximov's death. Fixed…
Patch notesFixed runaways getting stuck on environmental elements. Fixed a bug causing the game to freeze when the day ends while inside a runaway's car. Fixed newcomers getting stuck behind the border gate. Fixed a bug causing slow escape on foot.…
Patch notesComrades! We have exciting news! We are thrilled to announce that sign-ups for the mobile version tests of Contraband Police have begun. Our friends at MobilWay have been working hard on this project, and we can't wait to share the results…
3dart.crsFixed infinite loading. Minor AI fixes.
Patch notesFixed intro not progressing. Fixed errors when enemies were throwing grenades. Fixed companions stories (achievements await for all inspectors). Fixed german, english companion stories formatting.
Patch notesFixed vehicles broken lights that looked intact Fixed possiblity to arrest dead bodies Fixed multiple cases when companions could get stuck Fixed locked AI in Contraband Drop mission Fixed visible glitches when quickly zooming with sniper…
Patch notesFixed infinite loading screen. Fixed being unable to leave vehicle. Fixed crashing cargo. Minor AI fixes. More in the coming days.
Patch notesFixed trading with newcomers. Fixed trading with Vlad. Fixed Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai languages. Fixed sniper rifle's magazine description in shop. Fixed wrong cargo materials.
Patch notesComrades! We are thrilled to announce that the long-awaited Anniversary Update is now available! This is a special moment for us, and we want to celebrate it with you all. We would like to sincerely thank you for the time we've spent…
3dart.crsComrades! We have an important update regarding the ongoing Playtest and the Anniversary Update release. Due to the significant number of reported issues, we've decided to extend the testing period until March 28th at 5 p.m. CET and…
3dart.crsComrades! The Annversary Update Playtest has just started! To participate, simply click the "Request Access" icon on the game page on the Steam store. Officers who participated in previous tests will receive access automatically. In case of…
3dart.crsComrades! Today is a great day in Acaristan! Contraband Police celebrates its first anniversary! On this occasion, we would like to sincerely thank each and every one of you for the incredible recognition and support that have made our game…
3dart.crsComrades! Due to the very positive reception of Contraband Police worldwide, we have decided to further develop our creation! Immediately after the game's release in March last year, we began working on two free expansions: Endless Mode and…
3dart.crsSummary of stability-enhancing patches released throughout January: Fixed never ending Ambushes. Fixed issues with disappearing drivers, prisoners, and other NPCs. Fixed issues with drivers getting stuck on the road. Fixed stuck comparisons…
Patch notesComrades! With pride, we announce that the First International Contest for the Best Acaristan Inspector has concluded! The winner of the contest is: Skyman1.0 from Germany with a score of 65647, who endured 98 days on duty and earned total…
3dart.crsFixed trading money counting in challenge mode. Fixed incorrectly calculated rewards for turning in prisoners in Endless Mode. Fixed an issue with receiving Campaign Mode letters in Endless Mode. Fixed an issue with police officers not…
Patch notesFixed broken, infinite ambush. Fixed game freezing during restarts. Fixed main menu issues.
Patch notesDear players! It is impossible to express the pride and joy of the entire Crazy Rocks team when we learned about the nomination for this year's Steam award! It is the greatest honor we could ever imagine and a beautiful tribute to those six…
3dart.crsPausing the game when exiting challenge mode no longer blocks interaction. Some translations of Ukrainian, Japanese and Dutch languages have been improved. Fixed names not showing up in the Scoreboard (requires entering the game). Fixed…
Patch notesEverything Steam lists as add-on content for this game, newest first. Prices are left out on purpose: the store answers this page in one currency and it is not the reader's.
| Name | Platforms | Released |
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| Contraband Police - Crimson Fall | Windows | 31 Dec 2026 |
What Steam runs, and with what. Straight from the app configuration.
| Description | Executable | Arguments | Platform | |
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| Launch | ContrabandPolice.exe | any |
The folders Steam Cloud syncs. The root is a token Steam uses for a location on your own machine, not a path this page can know.
| Root | Folder | Files |
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WinAppDataLocalLow | CrazyRocks/ContrabandPolice/saves/f | *.dat and below |
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