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Flashing Lights - Police, Firefighting, Emergency Services (EMS) Simulator

Flashing Lights - Police, Firefighting, Emergency Services (EMS) Simulator

Play solo or in up to 10-player multiplayer co-op! Flashing Lights is an open world police, firefighting and EMS simulator game with plenty of opportunity for role-play or more relaxed fun with friends. Become the law or save lives! Discover leagues of player-created mods!

79%
Mostly Positive
DeveloperNils Jakrins
PublisherExcalibur Games
Release DateMay 15, 2023
$24.99
Peak Players812
PlatformsWindows · macOS
Action
Indie
Massively Multiplayer
RPG
Simulation
AI Review Summary

Flashing Lights provides a unique sandbox experience allowing players to switch between Police, Fire, and EMS roles, which is highly praised for its cooperative multiplayer and roleplay potential. However, the game is significantly hindered by dated visuals, persistent technical glitches, and a perceived lack of development progress that leaves many feeling it is stuck in an early access state.

Pros

  • Features three distinct playable roles: Police, Firefighting, and Emergency Medical Services (EMS).95%
  • Strong cooperative multiplayer and roleplay (RP) opportunities.90%
  • Active modding support allows players to customize and expand their experience.70%
  • Accessible to players with lower-end hardware despite optimization flaws.60%

Cons

  • Frequent technical issues including mission-breaking bugs, asset pop-in, and disappearing objects.95%
  • Dated graphics and presentation that many reviewers feel have not improved since 2019.90%
  • Perceived lack of developer engagement and slow update frequency for a long-term early access title.85%
  • Repetitive mission loops and unrealistic gameplay scenarios.75%
  • Poor combat mechanics and clunky character controls.65%

Notable Mentions

  • Frequently compared to the LSPDFR mod for Grand Theft Auto V, often unfavorably in terms of depth.
  • Popular choice for parents playing with children interested in first responder vehicles.
  • High average playtime of 92.7 hours suggests significant engagement despite technical flaws.
Confidence: 86%
Based on the 100 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Sep 19, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
222
Peak · last 90 days
461
All-time peak
812

Price

Current price
$24.99
Lowest tracked
$3.74since Jan 30, 2026

Review Sentiment

Last 30 days
59%
All-time positive
79%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews18.8K
Positive: 14.9K (79%)Negative: 3.9K (21%)

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Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

93h

Avg Playtime at Review

55%

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