LumiKin
Compare this game
This is the Police

Review · Adventure · Android · Linux · macOS

This is the Police

By the LumiKin editors

Reviewed: 01 May 2026

Android · Linux · macOS · PC · iOS · Xbox One · PlayStation 4 · Nintendo Switch

THQ Nordic · 2016

LumiScore

65/100

Good

Automated review

This is the Police is a strategy and simulation game that challenges problem solving and critical thinking, but deals with mature themes.

Growth (BDS)

53

Risk (RIS)

15

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

13+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.72
B2Social-emotional
0.47
B3Motor
0.15

This is the Police offers a deep strategic and simulation experience, challenging players with complex ethical dilemmas and resource management. It fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, and ethical reasoning through its narrative-driven gameplay.

Design risks

R1Dopamine pressure
0.30
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.06

The game's mature themes of corruption, violence, and moral ambiguity, combined with references to substance abuse and strong language, make it unsuitable for younger audiences. While not designed for manipulative engagement, the strategic depth and ongoing narrative can encourage extended play sessions.

Heads up

  • Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.
Avg playtime~6 hReviewedMay 2026How scores are calculated →

Parents ask…

Is This is the Police safe for kids?

LumiKin gives This is the Police a LumiScore of 65/100, recommended for ages 13 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is This is the Police appropriate for?

LumiKin's rubric recommends a minimum age of 13+ for This is the Police (M), based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play This is the Police?

LumiKin's recommended play time for This is the Police is Up to 2 hours/day, calibrated to the game's dopamine, monetization, and social-pressure profile.

What are the main risks of This is the Police?

The game's mature themes of corruption, violence, and moral ambiguity, combined with references to substance abuse and strong language, make it unsuitable for younger audiences. While not designed for manipulative engagement, the strategic depth and ongoing narrative can encourage extended play sessions.