Report updated Apr 3, 2026
Rebel Cops
v1.5Hardcore strategy game enthusiasts who enjoy challenging, high-stakes tactical gameplay and narrative-driven decision making.
What Is Rebel Cops?
Launched Apr 23, 2020
Updated Oct 2023
What users think iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
What does it look like?
What are the key features?
Strategic combat system requiring careful planning and positioning of units.
Absence of health bars where a single shot can result in the death of a unit.
Emphasis on concealment, cover, and non-lethal takedowns to avoid alarms.
Large, open-ended levels that allow for scavenging, searching, and non-linear approaches.
Decisions regarding civilian safety and tactical rules impact reputation and merchant relations.
What do users think? iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
“Recent user voice shows a mixed sentiment. Users appreciate engaging gameplay and strategic depth, but report technical stability and freezing and hardware performance issues.”
What Users Love
Smooth great story challenging table top turn based strategy game
Amazing game for hitman style games
The strategy required and the in-depth mechanics and systems are just above and beyond
Pain Points
The game freeze at loading screen
Click 'New Game' - Select Mode. Then the game Freeze.
causes my phone to over heat
Battery drainer
High confidence · 1.5K reviews available
What are the pros and cons?
Pros
- Established IP (This Is the Police)
- Unique high-lethality combat mechanics
- Deep moral choice system
- Premium ad-free experience
Cons
- Critical freezing bugs on startup
- High battery consumption and overheating
- Fixed camera angles hindering gameplay
- Clunky control configuration
What is the market outlook?
Growth Opportunities
- Optimization for a wider range of mobile hardware
- Implementation of camera rotation
- Expanding sandbox levels for higher replayability
Market Threats
- High-quality tactical ports like XCOM 2
- New high-production F2P tactical RPGs
- Negative review momentum due to technical issues
Who competes with Rebel Cops?
The Nemesis
XCOM 2 Collection
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The gold standard for turn-based tactical squad combat with high-stakes permadeath and deep strategic layers.
The gold standard for turn-based tactical squad combat with high-stakes permadeath and deep strategic layers.
Contenders
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Combines turn-based tactical combat with a heavy emphasis on moral choices that permanently affect the story and squad.
Peers
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Real-Time Tactics Roguelite
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Tactical RPG Gameplay
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High-end tactical combat focusing on cover, suppression, and squad management, though in a real-time format.
High-end tactical combat focusing on cover, suppression, and squad management, though in a real-time format.
New Kids on the Block
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A high-production value tactical RPG that brings modern turn-based combat mechanics to a wider mobile audience.
A high-production value tactical RPG that brings modern turn-based combat mechanics to a wider mobile audience.
Total War™: EMPIRE
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A recent major port of a deep strategy title that competes for the attention of hardcore tactical gamers.
A recent major port of a deep strategy title that competes for the attention of hardcore tactical gamers.
What are the key takeaways?
Rebel Cops is a divisive games app that is a paid app. With a 3.8/5 rating from 1.5K reviews, it receives mixed feedback from users. Users particularly appreciate engaging gameplay, though technical stability and freezing remains a common concern.
Best for: Hardcore strategy game enthusiasts who enjoy challenging, high-stakes tactical gameplay and narrative-driven decision making.
How much does it cost?
Model: paid
The app utilizes a premium, one-time purchase model, positioning itself as a high-quality, ad-free experience for serious strategy gamers.
iOS Version
1.5
Android Version
1.8
Release Date
Apr 23, 2020
iOS Price
$7.99
Android Price
$7.99
Developer
HandyGames