Drive-By Cop supports virtual reality glasses and gameplay using a keyboard and mouse. The passage begins with the user taking control of a patrolling policeman driving past a small area in the city. He notices a gang of criminals and begins to carry out the mission, engaging in a shootout alone. He will have to cope with all opponents, having a obviously weak position.

After the first task, the main character sets off on a further journey and will meet even more villains. Gradually, opponents become stronger, their numbers are larger, and their weapons are better. The environment is filled with interactive and destructible objects. The player can simultaneously drive a police car and fire, shoot down criminals or destroy many objects in the area.

The central character is the only one who can stop the bandits from invading the city. Finding himself alone in a small area, he will need to use a pistol and fight off his opponent’s attacks. When playing in VR, the gamer has options for gameplay speed to minimize motion sickness. Each task creates a timer that determines the user's skill. The best records are saved in the leaderboard. Eliminating targets scores points, and headshots or combos earn additional points.