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Contraband Police: inspect closely and make the discovery

Contraband Police

Reviews enjoy the work of checking documents and searching vehicles. A day at this border finds its appeal in paying attention to details.

One player finds unexpected satisfaction in discovering hidden goods after a thorough search. Their pleasure comes from careful work leading to a discovery.

What makes it fun

  1. Find the hidden stash

    To detect smuggling, you search the vehicle with a UV flashlight and use the appropriate tool to open a hiding place. Finding the concealed goods makes the careful inspection pay off.

  2. Catch the mismatch

    Check the passport for errors, compare the vehicle with its registration and the load with its cargo list, then decide whether to let the driver through. The inspection rewards a close look at both papers and physical details.

  3. Chases between inspections

    A shift spent checking papers and vehicles can turn into a chase after a fleeing smuggler or a firefight defending the checkpoint. The job switches from close inspection to driving and combat.

Game details

As of Oct 29, 2026
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Positive reviews
95% Overwhelmingly Positive25,132 reviews · all languages
Price (United States)
US$29.99On sale for US$11.09 as of Oct 29, 2026 (63% off)
Playtime at review
17.1 hoursMedian at the time of review (based on 100 helpful reviews)
Steam Deck
Verified
Release date
Mar 8, 2023
Developer
Crazy Rocks
Languages
Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, Korean / 18 languages total

A typical run

Check visitors’ documents.

Passport and vehicle documents (Contraband Police, via Steam)
Passport and vehicle documents (Contraband Police, via Steam)

Core systems

Smuggling detection

Search vehicles with a UV flashlight.

What to decide

Extract contraband with suitable tools.

Open luggage and white packages (Contraband Police, via Steam)
Open luggage and white packages (Contraband Police, via Steam)

What sets it apart

One player enjoyed searching beyond documents, including removing wheels to find hiding places. Shifts into chases and attacks kept that inspection routine from becoming dull for them.

Learning curve and difficulty

One player moves briskly through the early days on a second playthrough, feeling experienced because they remember the routines. It is actual replay where learned procedures change their pace.

Builds and playstyles

Post management

Upgrade the post while considering upkeep.

Checkpoint building and guard (Contraband Police, via Steam)
Checkpoint building and guard (Contraband Police, via Steam)

What longtime players say

One player continues inspections after the campaign and sets a personal goal for days worked. They find enjoyment in continuing familiar duties beyond the story.

What players like

Reviews enjoy document and vehicle inspections.

Common complaints

Reviews object to the frequency or feel of shootouts and attacks.

Reviews find the driving or repeated transport trips tedious.

Crates and a cargo checklist (Contraband Police, via Steam)
Crates and a cargo checklist (Contraband Police, via Steam)

Who it’s for

People who enjoy work built from careful checks.

Who might not enjoy it

People who only want to keep inspecting in peace.

A gunfight inside a building (Contraband Police, via Steam)
A gunfight inside a building (Contraband Police, via Steam)

FAQ

Is there combat?
There are shootouts.

These impressions are based on 100 Steam reviews sorted by “Most Helpful.” They do not represent the views of all buyers.

Contraband Police
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