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Close to the Scene

Rob five locations, dodge the cops, and turn a quiet low-poly town into total chaos. Stealth pays, noise gets you caught — how long can you stay one step ahead?

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KafkaStudio
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KafkaStudio
Release
July 25, 2026
8 days ago
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About the Game

Gear up, break in, grab the loot — then run for your life as the whole town panics and the police close in. Close to the Scene blends tense police chases with low-poly crime-sandbox chaos.

You've got one goal: pull off five jobs across the city before the clock runs out. Sounds simple. It isn't.

GEAR UP & BREAK IN
Three types of targets, each with its own pace — Houses (fast), Shops (medium), and Factories (slow, big payout). Collect the right tools, check your job list, hold E, and crack the place open. Every job empties your bag for the next one.

ESCAPE THE HEAT
Every robbery raises your wanted level — up to 5 stars. Witnesses report you, informants run to the police, and the chase is on. Break their line of sight to cool down and slip back into the crowd. Get caught, lose your health, or run out of time — and it's over.

LAST RESORT
You're carrying a gun with 30 rounds for emergencies — but firing spikes your heat fast. Stealth beats noise. The quiet thief gets away; the loud one gets surrounded.

OWN THE CITY
Roam a living low-poly town, hop between cars, and burn rubber to your next target. All your vehicles share one fuel tank — run dry and you'll be hoofing it, so refuel at the gas station with the cash you steal.

A TOWN THAT REACTS
The streets are alive. Pedestrians chat, panic, scream, and scatter when things go sideways — and the more you rob, the more the whole town loses its mind.

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