Crime Simulator Achievement Guide Part 2: Hard Achievements

Jun 9, 2026

Some of these achievements require multiple playthroughs or very specific conditions. Do not attempt them until you have completed the game in Standard mode and understand all mechanics.

Challenge Achievements (15)

Challenges are optional objectives that appear during runs. Completing them in specific quantities unlocks these achievements.

Key "Challenges" Achievements

Achievement	Requirement	Difficulty
Insane victory	Complete 5 challenges in one game	Medium
Master challenger	Complete 10 challenges in one game	Hard
Challenge addict	Complete 25 challenges total	Medium
Speed demon	Complete 3 time-based challenges	Hard
Silent but deadly	Complete 3 stealth challenges	Medium
Heavy hitter	Complete 3 destruction challenges	Medium
All-rounder	Complete one of each challenge type	Very Hard

Challenge Types and How to Trigger

Challenge Type	Trigger Condition	Example
Time-based	Enter a house within a time limit	"Steal 3 items within 30 seconds"
Stealth	No detections during heist	"Complete house without being seen"
Destruction	Use force to enter	"Smash 3 windows in one heist"
Collection	Gather specific items	"Collect 5 electronics"
Tool mastery	Use specific tool set	"Open all doors with lockpicks"

For "All-rounder," use a large house with multiple approaches. The ground floor can be stealth, basement can be destruction, and upstairs can be time-based. One house can satisfy all challenge types.

Speed Achievements (5)

These have strict time requirements.

Achievement	Requirement	Strategy
Speed runner	Complete a heist under 2 minutes	Choose a small apartment, grab 2 items, exit immediately
Quick getaway	Escape police within 30 seconds	Trigger a minor alert near a hideout spot
Speed looter	Steal 5 items in under 1 minute	Pre-scout the house layout, sprint past everything
Rush hour	Complete 3 heists in under 30 minutes	Chain small houses back to back
Delivery of a lifetime	Complete an item request within 1 minute of receiving it	Keep the requested item in your inventory, accept the request, deliver immediately

For "Speed runner," use the starter tutorial area's nearest house. It is a small layout with minimal loot but maximum speed. Grab any 2 items and exit.

Rare Condition Achievements (10)

These require unusual circumstances.

Achievement	Requirement	How to Get
Lucky break	Find a rare item in a common container	Check every container -- rare items spawn randomly
Three and free	Escape from a 3-star police chase	Trigger max police alert, escape successfully
Ghost	Complete a heist without leaving any evidence	Use lockpicks, no broken windows, no knocked-out NPCs
Tool breaker	Break 10 tools total	Use lower-quality tools deliberately
Millionaire	Accumulate $1,000,000 total across all runs	Pure grind in late game
Untouchable	Go 10 runs without arrest	Play exclusively safe houses
Night owl	Complete 5 heists at night	Use the day-night cycle
Early bird	Complete 3 heists before the quota timer starts	Sprint through easy houses after each quota reset
Furniture collector	Buy 15 pieces of hideout furniture	Requires significant cash investment in non-essentials
Delivery service	Complete 25 item requests total	Regular item request completion

"Three and Free" Strategy

Deliberately trigger police attention (smash a window in front of a patrol car)
Let your wanted level climb to 3 stars
Break line of sight and hide in a closet or dumpster
Stay hidden until the search timer de-escalates
Escape the area without getting arrested

This is easier with the Driver role or any speed boost skill.

"Millionaire" is the grindiest achievement. At an estimated $2,000-$5,000 per hour in late-game, expect 40-60 hours of play. Completionist mode is recommended because uninterrupted heists are faster than quota-constrained ones.

Update 1.3 Achievements

Update 1.3 added several new achievements:

Achievement	Requirement	Notes
Gold fever	Smelt 10 gold bars	Requires gold bar collection and smelting
Jeweler	Appraise 10 jewelry pieces	Must distinguish authentic from fake
Dig deep	Fully upgrade the basement	Spend 18+ gold bars on all upgrades
PvP victor	Win 3 PvP competitions	Requires good tools and skill
Master key	Unlock the Master Key	Reach 1.3 content milestone

Completion Tips

Use Completionist mode for all hunting -- no quota pressure
Stack achievements in single runs -- one large house can satisfy 3-4 achievement requirements
Track your progress -- Steam overlay shows achievement progress percentage
Backup saves for Hard mode achievements -- copy your save file before attempting risky runs
The 100% Achievement Guide on Steam (linked below) is a work in progress but contains current community strategies

Community Verification & Resources

Data values may shift with patches. Cross-check against community resources before building your strategy.

Full Achievement List All 60 achievements with unlock percentages 100% Achievements Guide WIP community achievement guide with strategies Steam Hunters Stats Completion times and player stats

Crime Simulator Hardcore Mode Progression: From Zero to Rank 6+

Jun 9, 2026

This guide assumes you have read the Hardcore survival basics. If you have not completed a single Hardcore heist yet, start there. This guide covers the long-term progression arc.

Phase 1: The First Heist (Rank Apprentice)

Your first Hardcore heist is the most dangerous because you have zero tools beyond the crowbar and zero skill leaflets.

What to Do

Accept the lowest-risk house from the job board
Enter through a window (quieter than doors with crowbar)
Grab only 3-4 visible items
Exit within 60 seconds
Sell everything immediately, even low-value items

What Not to Do

Do not attempt to open locked doors without a lockpick
Do not stay in a house for more than 2 minutes
Do not carry more than you can afford to lose

Goal of Phase 1: Accumulate about $500-$1,000 for a basic lockpick set.

Phase 2: Tool Acquisition (Rank 2-3)

Once you have the lockpick set, your options expand significantly.

Priority Actions

Buy the lockpick set and flashlight
Run 3-4 low-medium security houses
Accumulate about $2,000 in stash
Buy sleeping gas for occupied houses
Invest in a second backup lockpick

Key Decision Points

First time you see an electronic lock: skip it, you cannot hack yet
First time an NPC surprises you inside a house: buy sleeping gas before your next run
First tool break: immediately buy a backup

Goal of Phase 2: Reach Rank 3 with $3,000 stash and basic tool kit.

Phase 3: Skill Leaflet Hunt (Rank 3-4)

This phase focuses on finding the critical skill leaflets:

Leaflet	Priority	How to Find	Why It Matters
Tool Maintenance	#1 Priority	Special loot boxes in medium houses	Halves tool break rate
Advanced Lockpicking	#2	Locked rooms in upscale houses	Quieter, faster picks
Stealth Movement	#3	Bedroom safes	Reduced detection
Hacking	#4	Electronic-equipped houses	Opens new targets

How to Hunt

Check every medium-house special box
Open every safe you can (bring the blowtorch)
Check job boards for houses with "special loot" indicators

Special loot boxes often appear in attics, basements, and behind locked internal doors. If a house has a basement, check it thoroughly -- basements in Crime Simulator commonly contain skill leaflets.

Phase 4: Mid-Game Expansion (Rank 4-5)

At this point, you have basic tools, 2-3 skill leaflets, and steady income. Hardcore becomes sustainable.

What to Focus On

Upgrade to standard-tier tools (less break rate)
Target houses with safes (bring blowtorch)
Begin item request stacking
Accumulate about $10,000 in permanent assets (tools + hideout)

Risk Management

At Rank 4-5, you have the most to lose. A death wipes out:

All tools (worth about $2,000-$5,000)
All skill progress
All cash

Build a buffer by alternating high-risk and low-risk runs. One safe run funds tools for two aggressive runs.

The Rank 4-5 wall is where most Hardcore runs die. Players get comfortable, start taking bigger risks, and make one fatal mistake. My advice: every 5th run should be a "free run" where you use cheap tools and accept low profit. This keeps your expensive tools safe if you get caught.

Phase 5: Endgame (Rank 6+)

With Update 1.3, High-rank Hardcore players have access to:

Gold bar runs -- high risk, high reward
Authentic jewelry heists -- requires jewelry appraisal skill
Basement upgrades -- use gold bars for permanent hideout improvements
PvP competitions -- optional risk-reward for additional income

Endgame Strategy

Fully upgrade your basement before attempting the highest-security targets
The Master Key (1.3) dramatically speeds up entry
Always play with a backup tool set in your hideout stash
If you have not died by Rank 6, you are playing correctly -- do not change your strategy

When to Retire a Hardcore Run

There is no formal "win state" in Hardcore mode. Players typically retire a run when:

They have fully upgraded the hideout
All available skill leaflets are learned
They have accumulated over $100,000 in assets

Some players continue indefinitely, chasing higher and higher quotas. The survival time record in the community is a point of pride.

Community Verification & Resources

Data values may shift with patches. Cross-check against community resources before building your strategy.

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