Firefighting Simulator - The SquadVSPolice Simulator: Patrol Duty
Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.
Firefighting Simulator - The Squad
Better Deal· Kinguin
Police Simulator: Patrol Duty
Better Deal· KinguinWinner
Firefighting Simulator - The Squad wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 14 of 14 head-to-head metrics.
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.
Statistics Over Time
Synchronized historical data for both games
Player Count Trends
— Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
— Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
Score Breakdown
Side-by-side value analysis for each game
Firefighting Simulator - The Squad
Quality
Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.
Value
Great timing to buy — competitive price for the content offered.
Popularity
Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.
Police Simulator: Patrol Duty
Quality
Hasn't won over its audience — consistent negative feedback.
Value
Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.
Popularity
Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
Firefighting Simulator - The Squad
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10 64-Bit
- Processor: Intel Core i7-3820 with 3,6 GHz or AMD FX-8350 with 4,0 GHz or higher
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 1070 (8 GB VRAM) or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (8 GB VRAM) or higher
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 12 GB available space
Police Simulator: Patrol Duty
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: Firefighting Simulator - The Squad or Police Simulator: Patrol Duty?
Firefighting Simulator - The Squad won the comparison against Police Simulator: Patrol Duty based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table — no weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Firefighting Simulator - The Squad worth buying over Police Simulator: Patrol Duty?
Based on the metrics, Firefighting Simulator - The Squad won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Firefighting Simulator - The Squad currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 09:10 AM UTC