Crossing Guard Joe

Crossing Guard Joe

Released Mar 2022

In Monoxide City where the cars don't stop, only one man can help kids cross the street.

93% positive · 205 reviews
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All announced content has been released
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Evaluation

Crossing Guard Joe launched on March 4, 2022 as a self-contained arcade game with a 25-level campaign and challenge mode. The developer, September Games, is a solo or small studio that has since moved on to releasing new titles: POGOPPL launched on April 25, 2025 (which even includes a narrative nod to Crossing Guard Joe's universe), and a new game, Bounty Trail, is announced for release later in 2026. The developer continues to maintain Crossing Guard Joe — a Unity security patch was applied on October 7, 2025 — but all developer communications since launch point toward new projects rather than new content for this game. There are no unreleased DLC listings, no announced expansions, and no roadmap suggesting additional content for Crossing Guard Joe. The game appears to have launched as a complete product and has remained so.
Evidence
Developer releases a playable demo for Bounty Trail, confirming active development on a new title with no mention of any further Crossing Guard Joe content.
news post · Jun 15, 2026 source development ending
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Developer announces Bounty Trail, a new wild west bounty hunting game planned for 2026, confirming the studio's focus is on new projects.
news post · Nov 12, 2025 source development ending
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Details

Publisher
September Games
Achievements
15
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

Experience the thrills and spills of being a crossing guard in this action arcade game! Step into the working man's boots of Crossing Guard Joe as he battles the combined forces of angry motorists and bureaucratic red tape.



  • The gameplay requires hands-on action and quick thinking. The drivers of Monoxide City have no respect for traffic laws, pedestrians, common decency, or YOU. They won't stop for anything so you'll need to be quick on your feet and able to make snap-decisions to safely guide all the kids across the street.

  • 5 days a week for 5 weeks. As you progress through the 25 LEVEL CAMPAIGN you will face ever-worsening traffic conditions and environmental hazards. You start the game off with nothing but your trusty stop-sign and your pointing-arm, but as you progress you might find helpful objects, like barriers and traffic lights.

  • Your score is determined by speed, crossing-combos, and of course how many kids you manage to get across the street. Refine your strategy for each level for better scores and reach for the top spot on the ONLINE LEADERBOARDS.

  • Test the limits of your crossing guard skills in the CHALLENGE MODE!



Good luck out there, Joe. The kids of Monoxide City are counting on YOU!
Last evaluated Jun 22, 2026
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