Steam game

War on Crime: Elite Squad

A wargame where you play as Rio de Janeiro's police elite squad and fight against criminal factions to bring peace to the city

$1.99 March 22, 2025

By Entertainment Software International

Windows
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War on Crime: Elite Squad - Entertainment Software International. Popular. Released March 22, 2025
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WAR ON CRIME: ELITE SQUAD


The streets of Rio de Janeiro are in chaos. Crime lords rule the favelas, and lawlessness spreads like wildfire. It’s time to take back the city! In "War on Crime: Elite Squad," you command an elite task force sent to pacify all 20 crime-infested territories—by any means necessary.

💥 Tactical Urban Warfare – Plan your strategy, deploy squads, and engage in intense firefights!
🏆 Total Domination – Secure all 20 districts and restore order to Rio—or let chaos reign!

Are you ready to lead the fight? Only the strongest survive in the War on Crime!

10 Iconic Favelas
1. Rocinha - The largest favela in Rio, known for its size and proximity to wealthy neighborhoods.
2. Vidigal - Famous for its breathtaking views and growing tourist appeal.
3. Complexo do Alemão - A large and historically significant cluster of favelas with a history of conflict.
4. Cidade de Deus - Made famous by the movie City of God, it has a strong cultural resonance.
5. Maré - A complex of 16 communities near the airport, often in the spotlight due to its location and size.
6. Mangueira - Known for its samba school and as a historically contested area.
7. Santa Marta - Iconic due to its colorful staircase and Michael Jackson's music video filmed there.
8. Complexo da Penha - Another large complex with a history of violence and cultural significance.
9. Providência - Considered the first favela in Brazil, with deep historical roots.
10. Borel - Located in Tijuca, it has been part of significant security initiatives.

10 Representative Neighborhoods
11. Copacabana - A tourist hotspot, representing the divide between affluence and nearby poverty.
12. Ipanema - Known for its iconic beach, but also its proximity to urban struggles.
13. Leblon - Wealthy and elite, contrasting starkly with nearby favelas.
14. Barra da Tijuca - A sprawling and modern area, representing urban expansion and high-security zones.
15. Botafogo - A middle-class neighborhood with views of Sugarloaf Mountain and nearby urban tensions.
16. Lapa - Known for its nightlife but also as a place of diverse social interactions.
17. Glória - One of the older neighborhoods with a mix of colonial charm and urban challenges.
18. Santa Teresa - A bohemian neighborhood close to areas of socio-economic disparity.
19. Centro - The city's historic and business district, with intense daily activity.
20. Tijuca - A residential area that includes middle-class regions and proximity to favelas like Borel.

🚨 The war has begun. The streets won’t save themselves. Are you ready to lead the fight?
Wishlist Now & Prepare for Battle!

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