While the game clearly takes inspiration from Papers, Please , it quickly breaks out of the booth. You aren't just checking passports; you're actively tearing apart cars with axes and engaging in shootout defense missions. Gritty, 1980s Eastern Bloc aesthetic.
If you enjoy simulation games that reward attention to detail, absolutely. There’s a strange thrill in finding a single typo on a driver’s license that leads to a massive contraband bust.
Your UV light is your best friend for finding hidden marks, but your axe is the most fun tool for "unplanned inspections." contraband_police.part1.rar
That satisfying moment when the weight of a truck doesn't match the manifest, and you find a stash of "organic cleaning supplies" (cocaine) hidden in the tires. What to Expect in Part 1
Glory to Acaristan: My First Shift in Contraband Police If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to balance high-stakes detective work with the crushing weight of Communist-era bureaucracy, is the game you didn’t know you needed. I just finished my first day at the border, and let’s just say, the smugglers are creative, but my UV flashlight is better. The Vibe: Papers, Please Meets Far Cry While the game clearly takes inspiration from Papers,
Even the most polite driver might have a forged expiration date.
You have to pay for base upgrades and daily maintenance. Letting too many smugglers through will bankrupt your station faster than you can say "border closed." Is it Worth the Hype? If you enjoy simulation games that reward attention
Check out the Contraband Police Official Steam Page for more info, or if you're on a budget, try the Contraband Police: Prologue which is free on Steam.