Police Chase is a browser-based arcade game that runs instantly, with nothing to install. Think racing, escape and simulation — that is the shape of it. Everything runs client-side, so it starts fast even on a modest connection.
About Police Chase
After a riot in a penitentiary, several inmates managed to escape through the roof. There are still some detainees to be captured who are trying to escape. Help police officer Charles capture the inmates before they manage to escape through the top floor of the penitentiary. Race against time and dodge the traps and objects that get in the way of the pursuit. Enter the elevator to shorten your path. Thank you for playing Police Chase!
How to play Police Chase
You can work the whole thing out by playing it. Load the game above and it fills the player in landscape. On desktop use the fullscreen button for the largest possible view; on a phone, turn the device sideways. Most players get the hang of it inside two or three attempts.
Controls
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Arrow keys / WASD | Steer, accelerate and brake |
| Spacebar | Handbrake or nitro boost |
| R | Reset the car after a crash |
On mobile: Tap and swipe on screen. Turn your phone sideways — this game is designed for landscape and fills a horizontal screen.
Why it is worth playing
The appeal here is the loop: a short round, a clear result, and an obvious idea about what to do differently next time.
At a glance
- Free to play with no account required
- Runs in the browser — nothing to download or install
- Landscape layout with fullscreen support
- Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile.
- Racing gameplay — Throttle down and take the first place
- Escape gameplay — Find the clues, open the door
- Simulation gameplay — Run the whole operation yourself
- Added to our catalogue from a 2022 release
Frequently asked questions
Is Police Chase free to play?
Yes. Police Chase is completely free and runs in your browser. There is no purchase, no subscription and no account needed — open the page and play.
Do I need to download or install anything?
No. Police Chase is an HTML5 game that runs inside the page itself. There is nothing to install, no plugin and no launcher — it loads like any other web page.
Can I play Police Chase on my phone?
Yes. Tap and swipe on screen. Turn your phone sideways — this game is designed for landscape and fills a horizontal screen.
What are the controls for Police Chase?
Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile. Arrow keys / WASD — steer, accelerate and brake; Spacebar — handbrake or nitro boost; R — reset the car after a crash.
Can I play Police Chase fullscreen?
Yes. Use the fullscreen button in the top-right of the game player to expand it to the whole screen, and press Escape to come back out.
What kind of game is Police Chase?
Police Chase is a arcade game built around racing, escape and simulation. If that is the sort of thing you enjoy, the related games further down the page are picked using the same tags.
