Riot Operator
Released Oct 2024
The Riot Police need great operators like you. Protect the peace in real places and manifestations. Your ability, perception, and skills will be tested. Control the Uncontrollable!
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Steam $14.99
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Evaluation
Riot Operator launched on October 25, 2024. The developer acknowledged a rocky reception at launch and committed to improving the game based on player feedback. They delivered on that promise quickly, shipping a visual overhaul and balance update in Major Update #1 on November 20, 2024, followed by new game modes (Hard Mode, Endless Mode) and further improvements in Major Update #2 on December 20, 2024. In the Major Update #2 post, the developer expressed gratitude for players who remained engaged despite the difficult launch and wished players a happy holiday season — but made no specific announcements about future content or a development roadmap.
Since December 20, 2024, there have been no further posts, patches, or communications from Beta 2 Games. This silence of over six months breaks the active update pattern established in the weeks after launch. The developer has not announced that the game is finished or that no further updates are planned, but they also have not announced any upcoming content. Given the extended silence following what appeared to be an active post-launch support period, it is currently unclear whether further development is ongoing or has quietly ended.
Evidence
Major Update #2 shipped, adding Hard Mode, Endless Mode, Resource Slider, and various fixes. Developer expressed appreciation for players who stuck with the game despite the rocky launch. No future content announced. This is the last known developer communication.
Major Update #1 shipped with a full visual overhaul, balance changes, and UI improvements. Developer committed to acting on player feedback and improving the game.
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Details
Developer
Publisher
Side Quest Publishing
Achievements
15
Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
Riot Operator is a dynamic riot crisis management game. In this thrilling simulator, you will have to test your skills in managing the police and medical units. Enforce peace in 8 different locations across the world. The safety of the citizens is in your hands.
CHOOSE THE RIGHT STRATEGY
Different situations will require different solutions. Decide where to send your units and prioritize specific events on the map. Choose unit formations depending on the situation, manage resources and take care of your reputation. Capture aggressive rioters and protect the citizens to succeed in your actions.
UPGRADE YOUR TEAM
Customize and upgrade your teams and equipment to stand a chance against aggressive rioters. Prepare for fire, rocks, barricades, and critical injuries on both sides. Upgrade your units and provide them with shields, handcuffs, medkits, and many more in order to ensure your actions will be effective.
DEAL WITH REAL EVENTS
Face riots inspired by the events of recent history. Prove that you are able to deal with them by suppressing a potential threat as quickly as possible. You must not fail! Lose control of the situation, and the rioters will prey on everything in their path. Finish 8 different in-game scenarios that take place in the following cities:
- Hong Kong
- Warsaw
- London
- Berlin
- Brasilia
- Atlanta
- Paris
- Washington D.C.
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 24, 2026
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