Games Like L.A. Noire

Become the most celebrated detective of all time: Sherlock Holmes! Use your impressive talents as a detective to solve six thrilling and varied cases: murders, missing persons, spectacular thefts and numerous investigations that sometimes lead you into the realms of the fantastic.

Why similar: Detective 45.7%, Crime 20.4%, Investigation 9.7%, Mystery 7.4%, Story Rich 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its case-focused structure, clue analysis, suspect questioning, and final accusations make it one of the closest pure detective alternatives.

Fight for the truth and uncover the twisted crime running deep beneath the surface of Tokyo. In this legal thriller , the balance between justice and mercy teeters on the edge.

Why similar: Detective 33.7%, Crime 30.5%, Cinematic 11.7%, Investigation 10.5%, Third Person 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: It mirrors L.A. Noire unusually well with detective work, tailing suspects, evidence gathering, interrogations, and a gritty crime story set in a dense city.

In this story-driven detective thriller, a young Sherlock Holmes struggles to prove himself as he navigates an exotic, dangerous island in the Mediterranean to investigate the mystery of his mother’s death.

Why similar: Detective 33%, Crime 22%, Open World 11.6%, Investigation 9.3%, Mystery 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its open-ended investigations, clue-linking mechanics, and freedom to approach cases your own way echo the best parts of L.A. Noire’s sleuthing.

MURDERED: SOUL SUSPECT™ takes players into a whole new realm of mystery where the case is personal and the clues just out of reach, challenging gamers to solve the hardest case of all… their own murder.

Why similar: Detective 47.9%, Crime 16%, Noir 12.3%, Mystery 6.6%, Third Person 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: The supernatural twist changes the setting, but its focus on investigating murders, searching crime scenes, and questioning people fits well.

BLACKSAD: Under the Skin - A dark corruption scandal in the heart of the New York City's underworld for charismatic detective John Blacksad!

Why similar: Detective 24.9%, Noir 23.4%, Crime 21.1%, Investigation 9.4%, Mystery 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: It captures classic noir energy with witness interviews, clue collection, branching deductions, and a stylish detective narrative.

Disco Elysium - The Final Cut is a groundbreaking role playing game. You’re a detective with a unique skill system at your disposal and a whole city to carve your path across. Interrogate unforgettable characters, crack murders or take bribes. Become a hero or an absolute disaster of a human being.

Why similar: Detective 49.1%, Noir 24.6%, Story Rich 11.2%, Open World 8.4%, Atmospheric 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: Though more RPG-like, it delivers exceptional detective roleplay through interviews, deduction, police work, and morally tangled investigations.

When a police officer discloses the murder of the student teacher who bullied his son to suicide, the twisted secrets of a Yokohama, high school bleed out. Nothing, in this case, is black and white.

Why similar: Detective 33.1%, Crime 30.4%, Cinematic 12.2%, Investigation 10.8%, Third Person 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: It is more action-heavy than L.A. Noire, but its detective framing, case-solving, and crime-drama storytelling make it a very strong match.

Experience a fantastic adventure with unique gameplay that blends investigation, action and exploration in a breath-taking thriller that will test the limits of your nerves and intelligence. Play as the great detective and track down evil in the darkest corners of London and the human soul…

Why similar: Detective 35.6%, Crime 24.3%, Investigation 9%, Mystery 7.6%, Story Rich 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: It mixes cinematic storytelling with clue gathering, suspect profiling, and deduction-heavy cases in a way that should appeal to L.A. Noire fans.

From the makers of the 2012 Game of the Year: The Walking Dead, comes a thriller based on the award-winning Fables comic books. As Bigby Wolf you will discover that a brutal, bloody murder is just a taste of things to come in a game series where your every decision can have enormous consequences.

Why similar: Detective 40.1%, Noir 26.6%, Story Rich 7.3%, Mature 6.8%, Cinematic 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its noir detective framing, tense interviews, and story-driven investigation make it a great choice if you loved L.A. Noire’s mood and casework.

Become the greatest detective of all time in The Testament of Sherlock Holmes, a twisting, turning investigation game set in a faithfully-reproduced London of 1898. As Sherlock Holmes, you must find clues, interrogate suspects and unveil a mystery in a story full of twists!

Why similar: Detective 61%, Crime 10.8%, Mystery 8.7%, Adventure 6.8%, Investigation 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its methodical investigations, evidence examination, and classic mystery pacing make it a strong fit for players who want more deductive case solving.

War hero Vito Scaletta becomes entangled with the mob in hopes of paying his father’s debts. Vito works to prove himself, climbing the family ladder with crimes of larger reward and consequence.

Why similar: Crime 33.1%, Noir 20.4%, Open World 15.6%, Story Rich 6.5%, Adventure 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its grounded crime drama, historical urban setting, and narrative focus make it a natural follow-up if you loved L.A. Noire’s era and tone.

Discover an untold crime story from the mysterious youth of the famous detective Hercule Poirot.

Why similar: Detective 45.4%, Investigation 13.3%, Crime 13%, Mystery 9.8%, Story Rich 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on careful observation, interviews, and logical deductions, making it a strong recommendation for players who favored the detective side of L.A. Noire.

An inadvertent brush with the mob thrusts cabdriver Tommy Angelo into the world of organized crime. Initially uneasy about falling in with the Salieri family, the rewards become too big to ignore.

Why similar: Crime 38.4%, Open World 18.4%, Noir 15.9%, Story Rich 7.7%, Mature 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: It lacks the detective mechanics, but its period authenticity, city driving, and story-rich crime atmosphere strongly overlap with L.A. Noire’s feel.

Lose yourself in the dystopian world of New York, 2329; immortality comes at a price that someone has to pay. In this interactive noir story, lead the investigation using advanced technology, as Detective James Karra who risks it all in pursuit of a serial killer targeting the city’s elite.

Why similar: Detective 38.5%, Noir 34.6%, Investigation 13.3%, Story Rich 6.3%, Thriller 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: This is a modern noir detective thriller centered on reconstructing crime scenes, following leads, and uncovering corruption.

Experience a gripping psychological thriller filled with innumerable twists and turns. The hunt is on for a murderer known only as the Origami Killer. Four characters, each following their own leads, must take part in a desperate attempt to prevent the killer from claiming a new victim.

Why similar: Detective 32.5%, Crime 19.4%, Cinematic 11.7%, Investigation 10.1%, Story Rich 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: It trades open-world structure for a cinematic crime thriller full of investigation, tense choices, and serious mystery storytelling.

Take on the role of a private investigator in this immersive detective simulator. Solve murders and other crimes in a procedurally generated and persistent city where every NPC lives and breathes their own independent lives. Find the killer quickly… or they will kill again!

Why similar: Detective 46.2%, Noir 34.2%, Open World 12.2%, Adventure 2.3%, Atmospheric 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: This immersive detective sandbox lets you investigate crimes in a living city by following leads, searching rooms, and building your own case.

This Is the Police is a strategy/adventure game set in a city spiraling the drain. Taking the role of gritty Police Chief Jack Boyd, you'll dive into a deep story of crime and intrigue. Will Jack reach his retirement with a nice stack of bills, or will he end up broken ... or worse?

Why similar: Crime 34.5%, Detective 24.8%, Noir 22%, Story Rich 7.4%, Mature 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: It leans more toward management, but its corrupt-cops, hard choices, and crime-drama writing match L.A. Noire’s morally messy police world.

Averno City, 1983. Gangs rule the streets and your father lies restless in his grave. Clean up the city, uncover the truth, and embark on thrilling vehicle chases through destructible environments in this neon-noir action sandbox police game.

Why similar: Detective 27.9%, Crime 24.9%, Noir 23.7%, Open World 10.8%, Investigation 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: It channels the police-procedural side of L.A. Noire with patrol work, city crime, and active law-enforcement gameplay in an open urban space.

The Definitive Edition of the critically acclaimed, award winning open-world action adventure, reworked, rebuilt and re-mastered for the new generation. With all previously available DLC included and a wealth of tech and visual improvements, Hong Kong has never felt so alive.

Why similar: Crime 38.6%, Open World 30.9%, Third Person 7.5%, Story Rich 6.4%, Mature 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: The undercover-cop angle, city crime focus, and mix of police work with underworld infiltration hit a lot of the same thematic notes.

A Dark Presence stalks the small town of Bright Falls, pushing Alan Wake to the brink of sanity in his fight to unravel the mystery and save his love.

Why similar: Third Person 20.4%, Story Rich 17.8%, Mystery 10.5%, Cinematic 10.3%, Thriller 10%

Why You'll Like It: It is more supernatural and action-oriented, but the mystery-driven pacing and moody storytelling can still appeal to L.A. Noire players.

A wild tale of love, death, chickens, and redemption! Chicken Police is a buddy-cop noir adventure with a carefully crafted world, a gritty story, and absurd humor. The game mixes classic adventure games with visual novel-style storytelling, presented in a beak-droppingly unique art style.

Why similar: Detective 30.3%, Noir 27.5%, Crime 23.7%, Cinematic 5.9%, Story Rich 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: It is packed with interrogations, noir style, and clue-driven detective storytelling, even if it is more conversational than open-world.

Join the District Crime Agency in this isometric, modern noir deduction thriller. Explore crime scenes in complex dioramas, organize your evidence effectively, and blur the lines between right and wrong to present your case. Do you have what it takes to be a real detective?

Why similar: Detective 33.7%, Crime 25.9%, Noir 25.9%, Mystery 6.2%, Adventure 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its evidence-board structure and connected murder cases recreate the satisfaction of organizing clues and solving procedural investigations.

Spot the lie and beat the liars in 'Contradiction' - the all-video murder mystery adventure!

Why similar: Detective 36.1%, Crime 30.9%, Investigation 13.4%, Mystery 7.6%, Story Rich 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: If your favorite part of L.A. Noire was catching suspects in lies, this FMV detective game is an excellent specialized follow-up.

Niko Bellic, Johnny Klebitz and Luis Lopez all have one thing in common - they live in the worst city in America. Liberty City worships money and status, and is heaven for those who have them and a living nightmare for those who don't.

Why similar: Crime 41.5%, Open World 35.3%, Third Person 8.7%, Third-Person Shooter 4%, Adventure 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: It is not a detective game, but its grounded open-city crime drama and serious tone can scratch part of the same urban noir itch.

Fahrenheit (known as Indigo Prophecy in North America) was a breakthrough in interactive narrative. This newly remastered edition features updated textures in HD, expanded controller support, and is based on the uncut and uncensored international version of the game.

Why similar: Detective 29.8%, Noir 14.8%, Story Rich 14.2%, Mystery 10.5%, Cinematic 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its cinematic mystery structure, crime-scene sequences, and dark thriller tone make it a decent match for fans of narrative investigation.

A first‑person cyberpunk horror detective story set in a decaying, neon‑scarred future. As an Observer who invades minds to hunt for clues, you will sift through corrupted memories to track down a mysterious killer and confront your own dark past.

Why similar: Detective 60.1%, Investigation 28.5%, Story Rich 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: This cyber-noir investigation game delivers grim detective work, forensic exploration, and a heavy focus on unraveling disturbing crimes.

A retro, pixel art style adventure in New York, inspired by ’80s cop shows. You are Jack Kelly and you’ve been framed for murder. Now as a regular beat cop you have to find out, who did that. Expect thick crime story, a lot of black humour and all the other things you can find on the streets of Brooklyn.

Why similar: Crime 50.5%, Detective 36.3%, Adventure 7.4%, Story Rich 4.4%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its street-level police perspective and focus on crime, corruption, and day-to-day law enforcement make it a lighter but relevant thematic cousin.

Tails Noir is a post-noir narrative adventure. Become raccoon private eye Howard Lotor and explore dystopian Vancouver inhabited by animals as you uncover a deeply personal story of change and transformation.

Why similar: Detective 32.9%, Noir 26.5%, Investigation 12%, Cinematic 9%, Mystery 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: This story-rich detective adventure nails the melancholy noir mood and investigative dialogue that make crime mysteries compelling.

No longer a New York City cop, Max Payne moves to São Paulo to protect a wealthy family in an effort to finally escape his troubled past. This complete edition of Max Payne 3 includes the complete original game and all previously released downloadable content.

Why similar: Noir 39.6%, Cinematic 14.7%, Story Rich 9.9%, Third Person 9%, Third-Person Shooter 9%

Vito Scaletta has started to make a name for himself on the streets of Empire Bay as someone who can be trusted to get a job done. Together with his buddy Joe, he is working to prove himself to the Mafia, quickly escalating up the family ladder with crimes of larger reward, status and consequence… the life as a wise guy isn’t quite as...

Why similar: Crime 47.4%, Open World 22%, Story Rich 8.6%, Third Person 6%, Action 3.7%

Uncover the origins of organized crime in Mafia: The Old Country, a gritty mob story set in the brutal underworld of 1900s Sicily. Fight to survive as Enzo Favara and prove your worth to the Family in this immersive third-person action-adventure.

Why similar: Crime 40.8%, Cinematic 14.9%, Story Rich 10.4%, Open World 10.4%, Third Person 8.8%

As Wei Shen, an undercover cop trying to take down the Triads, you'll have to fight your way up the organization without blowing your cover.

Why similar: Crime 37.3%, Open World 36.2%, Third Person 10.3%, Story Rich 5.1%, Action 4%

After Lincoln Clay's surrogate family, the black mob, is betrayed and killed by the Italian Mafia, Lincoln builds a new family and blazes a path of revenge through the Mafioso responsible.

Why similar: Crime 50%, Open World 21.2%, Story Rich 6.7%, Third Person 6.5%, Mature 3%

Max Payne is a man with nothing to lose in the violent, cold urban night. A fugitive undercover cop framed for murder, hunted by cops and the mob, Max is a man with his back against the wall, fighting a battle he cannot hope to win. Prepare for pain…

Why similar: Noir 46.6%, Detective 13.4%, Crime 11.9%, Story Rich 6.3%, Third-Person Shooter 5.3%

L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files places you directly in the shoes of Detective Cole Phelps as you solve brutal crimes, plots and conspiracies inspired by real cases from 1947 Los Angeles, one of the most corrupt and violent times in L.A. history.

Why similar: Detective 40.1%, Noir 20.2%, Adventure 13.3%, Open World 11%, Action 7.4%

LumineNight is a story-driven detective adventure. Play as Detective Foster and his daughter to solve a series of murders spanning a decade. Interrogate suspects, infiltrate locations, solve puzzles, and gather evidence from crime scenes. Uncover the dark truth behind these killings.

Why similar: Detective 40%, Noir 25.2%, Mystery 9.6%, Investigation 8.9%, Story Rich 7.1%

Investigate a broken mind to unravel a twisted case. Deduce the truth. Restore lost memories. Listen to private conversations. Draw your own conclusions. Mind Diver is a murder mystery, where the victim is love.

Why similar: Detective 26.4%, Noir 22%, Crime 20.7%, Investigation 10.3%, Mystery 6.8%

Jack Beckham is found dead, hanging in his apartment alone. Police rule it a suicide. His father, refusing to accept the conclusion, hires you to investigate. Delve into the clues left behind in his apartment to discover what really happened.

Why similar: Detective 32.8%, Noir 27.8%, Investigation 11.7%, Crime 9.3%, Mystery 8%

Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne is a violent, film-noir love story. Dark, tragic and intense, the in-depth story is a thrill-ride of shocking twists and revelations. Love hurts.

Why similar: Noir 47.8%, Crime 11.6%, Detective 11.6%, Story Rich 5.7%, Third Person 5.1%

The original assassin is back! Betrayed by the Agency and hunted by the police, Agent 47 finds himself pursuing redemption in a corrupt and twisted world.

Why similar: Crime 36%, Third Person 18.8%, Cinematic 11.5%, Third-Person Shooter 8.8%, Action 7.8%

A murdered priest. A secret list. Hunt Nazi fugitives across the globe in this gritty 1971 detective thriller. Analyze evidence, follow leads, and make sharp deductions before the trail goes cold. From the creators of Family, Rivals, Conspiracy, Echo Beach and Riley & Rochelle.

Why similar: Detective 42.7%, Noir 20.1%, Investigation 15.5%, Mystery 8.9%, Adventure 4.7%

Step into the shoes of Alfred Fox, a private eye with a knack for getting into trouble, and confront the danger looming over your old flame, Barbara Le Purr. Using your own intuition and wide investigation techniques you will follow the intrigue and face many, sometimes deadly, consequences.

Why similar: Detective 29.1%, Noir 26.8%, Crime 22.5%, Mystery 6.2%, Mature 5.7%

Step into the mind of John Morley, a 1940s detective on his final case. Explore shadowed places long forgotten by time, and piece together crime scenes in a narrative adventure steeped in mystery, unexpected twists, and a truth buried for decades.

Why similar: Detective 38.9%, Noir 34.7%, Mystery 8.8%, Story Rich 6.5%, Adventure 4.2%

A new kind of detective game that allows you to think and investigate freely. Discover clues surrounding 12 strange and gruesome deaths and build your own theory. Pick your suspect, deduce the motive, unmask the awful truth.

Why similar: Detective 38.1%, Crime 20.6%, Investigation 15%, Mystery 10%, Story Rich 5.6%

Bully tells the story of mischievous 15-year-old Jimmy Hopkins as he goes through the hilarity and awkwardness of adolescence. Beat the jocks at dodge ball, play pranks on the preppies, save the nerds, kiss the girl and navigate the social hierarchy in the worst school around.

Why similar: Open World 51.4%, Third Person 15.9%, Adventure 8.6%, Story Rich 7.7%, Mature 5.7%

Untangle a gripping conspiracy in this noir-influenced mystery, laced with classic RPG elements. Navigate seedy streets to collect clues, upgrade skills and customize weapons. Brawl in turn-based combat with timed hits & combos, to reveal the dark truth that plagues the city’s core and your sanity.

Why similar: Detective 30.4%, Noir 26.7%, Crime 26.2%, Mystery 7.1%, Story Rich 5.6%

Scene Investigators is a hardcore deductive reasoning game for fans of the "true crime" genre. Step into re-created crime scenes, observe closely for pieces of evidence, analyze possible motives behind the crimes, and uncover what truly happened.

Why similar: Detective 35.8%, Crime 30%, Investigation 17.4%, Mystery 9.2%, Atmospheric 2.5%

Murder. Nothin’ nice about it. In this old school detective adventure, step into the boots of whip-smart Inspector Waffles and travel the city to track hidden clues, interrogate shady suspects, and unravel a dangerous mystery. But be warned: curiosity killed the cat...

Why similar: Noir 28.3%, Detective 25.1%, Crime 23.6%, Investigation 8.2%, Mystery 5.3%

Paradise Island, a world outside reality. There’s been a murder that only "investigation freak" Lady Love Dies can solve. Gather evidence and interrogate suspects in this open world adventure. You can accuse anyone, but you’ll have to prove your case in trial. It’s up to you to decide who’s guilty.

Why similar: Detective 31.2%, Crime 26.6%, Investigation 12.8%, Open World 12.6%, Mystery 7.6%

Experience the story of former outlaw John Marston as he tracks down the last remaining members of the notorious Van der Linde Gang in the PC debut of the critically acclaimed predecessor to Red Dead Redemption 2.

Why similar: Open World 47.1%, Story Rich 18.5%, Third Person 8.4%, Third-Person Shooter 6.9%, Atmospheric 4.6%

A wild tale of conspiracy, loss, friendship, and... chickens?! Two rooster detectives are about to venture into the insect underworld to uncover a worldwide conspiracy, while also battling their inherent demons in this animal noir adventure satire.

Why similar: Detective 26.3%, Noir 23.5%, Crime 21.3%, Investigation 10%, Story Rich 6.5%

Chinatown Detective Agency is a cybernoir point and click adventure blending stunning retro design with innovative mechanics. Play as Amira Darma, an ex-cop who has just opened her own detective agency. Choose your clients, travel around the world and solve dangerous cases using real world research.

Why similar: Detective 28.8%, Noir 23.9%, Crime 22.2%, Investigation 11.1%, Mystery 6.3%

A series of murders is shocking Hollywood! Use your detective skills: search the crime scene, find clues, solve the mystery. Who is pulling the strings behind these Confidential Killings?

Why similar: Detective 37.3%, Noir 27.4%, Investigation 14.4%, Mystery 8.9%, Adventure 4.6%

The year is 2033. Your name is Tex Murphy, Private Investigator in San Francisco. You've been hired by the beautiful daughter of a university professor to uncover the facts about his death. As you begin your investigation you uncover the deaths of several prominent members of the scientific community.

Why similar: Detective 40.8%, Noir 30.1%, Open World 9.2%, Adventure 6.6%, Mystery 5.8%

Investigate. Interrogate. Descend into a world of intrigue to untangle the Mystery of the Malign.

Why similar: Investigation 24.2%, Mystery 19.5%, Crime 16.9%, Detective 13.4%, Story Rich 12.5%

Barcelona, 1977. An ex-cop in a wheelchair witnesses a murder, and teams up with a young ambitious journalist to bring the truth to light. With camera, binoculars and transmitter in hand, uncover the town’s secrets from your balcony in this soul-searching detective mystery.

Why similar: Detective 27.2%, Noir 21.1%, Crime 20.3%, Investigation 9.9%, Adventure 7.1%

Connected Clue is a quarter-view detective adventure game inspired by the atmosphere of 19th-century mystery novels. Gather clues, see through lies, and uncover the identity of the culprit shrouded in secrecy!

Why similar: Detective 31.1%, Crime 27.1%, Noir 19.1%, Investigation 10.9%, Mystery 6.6%

A child is missing. The police are failing. And you're a retired detective with a bit too much time on your hands. Time to throw out the rules & do whatever it takes to bring the child home. From the developers of I AM RIPPER, The Occupation & Ether One.

Why similar: Detective 31.1%, Noir 20.7%, Investigation 12.3%, Cinematic 9.7%, Mystery 6%