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Two thieves preparing for a heist beside the Crime Simulator logo, official GOTW #36 image for Fix Gaming Channel.

Crime Simulator is GOTW #36 on Fix Gaming Channel

Posted on January 9, 2026January 9, 2026 By Ronny Fiksdahl

A co-op crime rush where every job is a countdown

Crime Simulator is Game of the Week #36 on Fix Gaming Channel. It’s the kind of game that gets under your skin fast: you’re free, but you’re not really free — because the debt clock is always running. If you want to browse the full series, here are the
Game of the Week archives.

Crime Simulator hits hardest when you play it like a plan, not a power trip

What makes Crime Simulator work is the pressure. It’s not “do one mission, get rich.” It’s “do the job, keep moving, don’t waste time, don’t get sloppy.” You’re constantly weighing risk vs payout — and the moment you get greedy, the whole run can turn into panic.

Crime Simulator — 32:9 Ultrawide Gameplay (PC)


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Solo, it’s tense and methodical — you’re listening, watching angles, and thinking about exits. In co-op, it becomes chaotic in the best way: one person scouting, one grabbing valuables, one keeping an eye on the situation. It’s not about playing “perfect.” It’s about finishing the job and living with the consequences.

Why it earns Game of the Week

This is a clean example of a loop that respects your time. Runs are quick, decisions matter, and the tension doesn’t come from scripted nonsense — it comes from the fact you always feel one mistake away from things going loud. It’s simple on the surface, but it has that “one more run” pull.

Crime Simulator

Release: June 17, 2025 (PC)

Genre: Simulation, Action

Developer / Publisher:
CookieDev / Ultimate Games S.A., PlayWay S.A.

Platforms: PC — Steam, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch

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Written by Ronny Fiksdahl, Founder & Editor of Fix Gaming Channel.

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