# Beat Cop

> A retro, pixel art style adventure in New York, inspired by ’80s cop shows.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.elevenbitstudios.beatcop](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.elevenbitstudios.beatcop)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.elevenbitstudios.beatcop`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** 11 bit studios
- **Category:** GAME\_ADVENTURE
- **Downloads:** 1,131,722
- **Rating:** 3.03 / 5 (13,436 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** 2019-04-11
- **First published:** 2019-01-21
- **Publisher country:** PL
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.elevenbitstudios.beatcop)
- **Website:** [http://www.11bitstudios.com](http://www.11bitstudios.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://11bitstudios.com/docs/Android\_Privacy\_Policy.html](https://11bitstudios.com/docs/Android_Privacy_Policy.html)

## Description

Beat Cop is a pixel art style adventure game inspired by the gritty cop shows of the 1980s, set in the dark and mysterious streets of Brooklyn, New York. Play as Jack Kelly, a framed detective out to clear his name while navigating the challenges of being a beat cop — from writing tickets to confronting local crime. The game features nonlinear storytelling with multiple endings, capturing the essence of classic '80s cop dramas and a dark, sarcastic sense of humor. Start by playing the beginning for free, with full access available via in-app purchase. Beat Cop offers a nostalgic and engaging experience blending mystery, action, and humor in a unique retro style.

## Rankings

- #63,583 — Overall

## Review summary

Beat Cop's reviews highlight a beautiful, retro, story-driven experience with an old-school detective vibe. However, many users report it no longer runs on modern Android devices or Google Play, with frequent loading/crash issues. The app appears abandoned with years of no updates, and paying customers feel shortchanged when the game won’t function. Repeated update requests go unanswered. The most mentioned problems are device incompatibility, lack of updates, and loading/startup failures, often alongside Google Play login frustrations.

### Pros

- Engaging story with a nostalgic, old-school detective vibe.
- Beautiful, lovingly crafted visuals and atmosphere.
- Fun gameplay with a strong, story-driven experience and moral themes.

### Cons

- Not compatible with latest Android versions/devices; many devices can't run it.
- No updates for years; appears abandoned.
- Won't load or gets stuck at loading/starting screens.
- Paid version not functioning; customers feel cheated.
- Google Play login/linking issues and compatibility problems across devices.

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