Games Like Shadows of Doubt

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 68.9%, Puzzle 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%, Atmospheric 5.4%, Adventure 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a similarly deep, logic-based investigative experience that rewards players for connecting clues and deducing the truth behind complex scenarios.

Trapped in a dark, Victorian city consumed by an ancient curse, you must plan your survival and daring escape using nothing but stealth, an arsenal of eccentric weapons, and your wit in this haunting adventure inspired by the immersive sims and survival horror greats of the late 90s and early 2000s.

Why similar: Immersive Sim 41.5%, Stealth 39.2%, First-Person 9.8%, Atmospheric 5%, Singleplayer 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: As a premier immersive sim, it shares the stealth-focused, first-person exploration and systemic interaction that define the gameplay of Shadows of Doubt.

Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.

Why similar: Detective 65.6%, Noir 10.2%, Puzzle 9.3%, First-Person 4.6%, Atmospheric 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares the core appeal of being a pure detective simulator where you must piece together a narrative through observation and deduction.

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 31.9%, Stealth 23.8%, Cyberpunk 21.6%, Hacking 14.9% ★, First-Person 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: This title perfectly captures the gritty, noir-drenched atmosphere and investigative gameplay found in the seed game's cyberpunk setting.

The Forgotten City is a narrative-driven time loop adventure in ancient Rome. Discover the ruins of an ancient underground city, travel 2000 years into the past, and unravel the mystery of who destroyed it by cleverly exploiting the power to wind back time. The fate of the city is in your hands.

Why similar: Open World 27.6%, First-Person 24.9%, RPG 17.1%, Adventure 12.5%, Atmospheric 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: It features a systemic, time-looping mystery that requires players to investigate, interrogate NPCs, and manipulate the environment to solve crimes.

The A.C.E.S. Once the watchful guardians of Switchblade City - are being taken down, one by one. Now it's up to one man, with two fists, to get to the bottom of it all. Fallen Aces is a crime noir FPS that plays right out of the '90s and looks like it's right outta the comics.

Why similar: Noir 44.4%, Immersive Sim 27.3%, Stealth 23.9%, Action 2.8%, Singleplayer 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: It combines a striking noir aesthetic with immersive sim mechanics, allowing for creative, first-person problem solving in a hostile city.

Filcher is a first-person 2.5D noir stealth game. As Sporey the master thief, break into guarded buildings to steal from the wealthy and corrupt, using only your senses, your wits, and a handful of tools and gadgets.

Why similar: Noir 33.3%, Stealth 27.5%, Immersive Sim 26.6%, First-Person 8.2%, Singleplayer 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: This stealth-heavy immersive sim captures the tension of breaking into restricted areas to gather information and loot, much like a private investigator.

You play as Adam Jensen, an experienced covert operative operating in a world that despises his kind: augmented humans. Choose from an arsenal of state-of-the-art weapons and augmentations to build your playstyle, and decide who you'll trust, to unravel a vast worldwide conspiracy.

Why similar: Stealth 28.9%, Cyberpunk 28.8%, Immersive Sim 16.1%, Open World 7.6%, RPG 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: It is a gold standard for immersive sims, offering dense, multi-layered environments that reward exploration and systemic experimentation.

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 58.7%, Noir 18.4%, Stealth 5.5%, Open World 3.9%, Adventure 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: It places you in the role of a detective solving his own murder, focusing on gathering evidence and uncovering supernatural secrets.

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 48.9%, Immersive Sim 24.8%, Puzzle 9.3%, First-Person 7.3%, Atmospheric 4%

Why You'll Like It: It strips away the action to focus entirely on the core detective loop of analyzing crime scenes and deducing what happened.

Become an investigator in Keyword, a narrative thriller where you’ll depend on skills of logical deduction, hacking, and social engineering to solve challenging puzzles as the only means of finding your missing daughter.

Why similar: Detective 33.9%, Immersive Sim 21.8%, Cyberpunk 14.5%, Hacking 10.7% ★, Puzzle 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: This title focuses on the investigative side of detective work, tasking players with hacking and social engineering to uncover secrets.

In Prey, you awaken aboard Talos I, a space station orbiting the moon in the year 2032. You are the key subject of an experiment meant to alter humanity forever – but things have gone terribly wrong. The space station has been overrun by hostile aliens and you are now being hunted.

Why similar: Immersive Sim 40.7%, Stealth 19.7%, First-Person 10.6%, Open World 10.1%, Atmospheric 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: The game excels at providing a highly interactive, systemic environment where player choice and environmental awareness are the keys to survival.

Noir Syndrome is a procedurally generated Detective Murder-Mystery with a new story every time! Featuring slick pixel art animations and a jazzy soundtrack, the player is thrown right in to a highly stylized vision of film noir.

Why similar: Noir 43.4%, Detective 26.9%, Procedural Generation 9.4%, RPG 7.7%, Adventure 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: It leans heavily into the detective and noir themes, providing a procedurally generated mystery that changes with every playthrough.

Welcome to the FDI. As our newest Operator, your role is to use your detective skills to assist our field agents and investigate mysterious crimes. Use cutting-edge FDI software to dig for clues, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth.

Why similar: Detective 52.1%, Immersive Sim 29.8%, Puzzle 9%, Atmospheric 5.1%, RPG 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the technical side of investigation, requiring players to use computer systems to solve conspiracies.

A first-person fight to the death in the depths of space!

Why similar: Immersive Sim 38.9%, Cyberpunk 32.8%, First-Person 8.3%, Action 4.9%, Adventure 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: This remake offers a dense, interconnected world that demands careful investigation and systemic problem-solving to overcome its challenges.

Stalk your prey on the quest for stolen goods with your blackjack, sword, and an assortment of unique arrows. Steal for money and uncover the hidden agendas of your allies and enemies as you play through an unravelling story of deception and revenge.

Why similar: Stealth 58.8%, Immersive Sim 22.1%, First-Person 9.9%, Atmospheric 4.7%, Action 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: The foundational stealth immersive sim that mirrors the tension and environmental awareness required when navigating dark, dangerous spaces.

Dishonored is an immersive first-person action game that casts you as a supernatural assassin driven by revenge. With Dishonored’s flexible combat system, creatively eliminate your targets as you combine the supernatural abilities, weapons and unusual gadgets at your disposal.

Why similar: Stealth 56.3%, First-Person 11.9%, Immersive Sim 11.5%, Atmospheric 4.5%, Open World 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a masterclass in systemic stealth and first-person exploration, allowing players to approach objectives in a variety of creative ways.

Vaudeville is an experimental whodunit game based on the latest AI technologies to generate dialogues in real time. This tale of murder, suspense and absurdity unfolds as you play, and you are the protagonist.

Why similar: Noir 29.8%, Detective 27.3%, Sandbox 15.2%, Procedural Generation 12.6%, Open World 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: It is a sandbox detective game that uses AI-driven NPCs to create dynamic, unscripted investigative scenarios.

Enter the world of the ultimate assassin. HITMAN World of Assassination delivers the definitive stealth action experience, putting you in the shoes of Agent 47, a master assassin. Explore immersive locations, uncover hidden secrets, and eliminate targets with complete freedom of approach.

Why similar: Stealth 41.1%, Sandbox 21.5%, Immersive Sim 13.8%, Open World 10.2%, Puzzle 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: The ultimate systemic sandbox, it rewards players for observing NPC patterns and manipulating the environment to complete objectives.

Fight, sneak, and hack your way through randomly generated cities. It's like Nuclear Throne meets Deus Ex, mixed with the anarchy of GTA. Rogue-lite meets immersive sim, and goes completely insane.

Why similar: Stealth 23.5%, Immersive Sim 20.4%, Procedural Generation 18.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, RPG 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: It offers an incredibly deep, systemic sandbox where almost every interaction can be manipulated to achieve your goals.

Named Game of the Year 2019 by Giant Bomb, Polygon, Eurogamer, and The Guardian, Outer Wilds is a critically-acclaimed and award-winning open world mystery about a solar system trapped in an endless time loop.

Why similar: Open World 34.5%, Puzzle 18.5%, First-Person 15.2%, Atmospheric 11.1%, Adventure 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: While sci-fi, it is fundamentally a game about investigation and piecing together a complex mystery through exploration and observation.

Take over the duties of a border guard inspector in a communist country of the 80's. Smuggling, corruption and forgery are the order of the day here. Be vigilant and earn the respect of your superiors.

Why similar: Detective 35.9%, Immersive Sim 22.8%, Open World 20.1%, First-Person 10.4%, Action 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a first-person simulation of police work that requires attention to detail and systemic checking of documents and vehicles.

In a city driven by corruption, three hardened citizens rise to uncover a conspiracy threatening its fate. Define your playstyle and engage in lethal high-octane combat, or keep out of sight in gripping stealth action.

Why similar: Detective 36.6%, Cyberpunk 19.2%, Stealth 17.2%, Action RPG 9.6%, RPG 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A stealth-action RPG that features a noir-inspired narrative and detective themes within a reactive, cyberpunk city.

A neon-noir story in a rain-drenched cyberpunk metropolis. It’s your first night on the job working for the Cloudpunk delivery service. Two rules: Don’t miss a delivery and don’t ask what’s in the package.

Why similar: Voxel 36.2% ★, Cyberpunk 28.8%, Open World 14.9%, First-Person 5.3%, Atmospheric 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: It excels at building a dense, atmospheric cyberpunk city that you can explore freely, mirroring the sense of place in the seed game.

Dread Delusion is an open world RPG brimming with strange places and dark perils. Carve your own path through the flying continents of a shattered land. Discover curious towns, unearth occult secrets, master powerful magic - and change the world through your choices.

Why similar: Open World 37.3%, First-Person 19.3%, RPG 16.8%, Action RPG 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world RPG that captures a unique, dark atmosphere and rewards exploration in a strange, decaying world.

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: Detective 50.7%, Pixel Graphics 28.2%, Adventure 9.5%, Indie 8.5%, Singleplayer 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a retro-styled, noir-infused look at the daily life and investigative duties of a police officer.

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: Noir 25.2%, Detective 24.3%, Immersive Sim 13.3%, Sandbox 13%, Procedural Generation 11.9%

Roleplaying in the ruins of interplanetary capitalism. Live the life of an escaped worker, washed-up on a lawless station at the edge of an interstellar society. Inspired by the flexibility and freedom of TTRPGs, explore the station, choose your friends, escape your past and change your future.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 60.2%, RPG 17%, Atmospheric 9.8%, Adventure 7.2%, Indie 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the atmospheric, lonely, and investigative feel of living in a complex, systemic sci-fi society.

A fresh take on top-down shooters with an emphasis on tactics that forces you to make split second decisions. Neutralize criminals, rescue civilians and defuse bombs in Single Player mode or Co-op. And remember - shooting first is not an option!

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 33.9%, Action 28.8%, Atmospheric 15.4%, Indie 12.1%, Singleplayer 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down tactical game that emphasizes the tension and split-second decision-making required in high-stakes police operations.

Skin Deep is an immersive first-person shooter. We got sneezing. We got things getting stuck in your feet. Stalk through a vast non-linear starship and sneak, subvert, and sabotage to survive in this stellar sandbox. You're outnumbered, outgunned, and have no shoes. Welcome to Skin Deep!

Why similar: Immersive Sim 31.8%, Stealth 30.3%, Sandbox 21.7%, First-Person 7.6%, Atmospheric 2.9%

Peripeteia is a first-and-third-person role-playing stealth game taking place in alt-history cyberpunk Poland. Inspired by immersive sims from Ion Storm and Looking Glass Studios, Peripeteia expands on the formula with new ideas and an original setting.

Why similar: Immersive Sim 23.4%, Cyberpunk 20%, Stealth 19%, Hacking 12.7% ★, Action RPG 8%

An atmospheric management RPG about life on the open road. Pick up hitchhikers, work odd jobs, customize and repair your car, and map your route across the country. Use upgrades, skills and items to overcome challenges. And remember to take it easy. You’re young. You have time.

Why similar: Procedural Generation 27.5%, Open World 19.1%, Pixel Graphics 15.4%, RPG 13.1%, Atmospheric 10.3%

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 42.2%, Noir 39.4%, Puzzle 7.2%, Adventure 4.3%, Indie 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: It features a dedicated investigation board mechanic that forces players to connect evidence to solve crimes.

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: Noir 45.4%, Detective 42.1%, Atmospheric 4%, Singleplayer 2.9%, Adventure 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the management and investigative side of police work, forcing players to make tough decisions in a corrupt city.

Face the supernatural dangers of the Olympic Exclusion Zone with a car as your only lifeline in this driving survival adventure! Scavenge resources, load up your trusty station wagon, and drive like hell to make it through alive.

Why similar: Sandbox 46.9%, First-Person 23.3%, Atmospheric 12.5%, Adventure 9.4%, Action 7.9%

Doomed Detective Game is a game in which you will play the role of a detective who has arrived in the city of Redrock to figure out a very mysterious crime. Your task is to explore the city, find clues, talk to the residents of the city and find the killer! P.S: Every city resident is an AI...

Why similar: Noir 30.1%, Detective 23.1%, Immersive Sim 18.7%, Action RPG 8.4%, Puzzle 5.9%

Build a fortress and try to help your dwarves survive against a deeply generated world. Keep your dwarves happy, grow their community and beware of digging too deeply. The deepest, most intricate simulation of a world that's ever been created.

Why similar: Sandbox 74.7%, Procedural Generation 14.8%, Open World 10.6%

Explore a hostile, living world: Uncover forgotten horrors, both man-made and supernatural, as you hunt for powerful weapons and exotic artifacts.

Why similar: Immersive Sim 29.8%, Sandbox 23%, Stealth 19.3%, Open World 13.5%, First-Person 6.5%

FPS/mecha hybrid europolice sim with emphasis on interacting with NPCs and different gameplay systems.

Why similar: Immersive Sim 31.3%, Stealth 25.5%, Noir 24.4%, Open World 7.8%, First-Person 6%

Step into the shoes of a skilled Anonymous hacker and embark on a mission to unveil the truth hidden behind a sinister organization's plans to monitor civilian data and enforce mass surveillance.

Why similar: Detective 21.4%, Immersive Sim 20.9%, Hacking 16.3% ★, Sandbox 14.6%, Stealth 13.4%

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: Noir 37%, Detective 33.9%, Cyberpunk 18.7%, First-Person 7.1%, Atmospheric 3.2%

Take on a role of a hardened PMC fighter in a dark turn-based extraction RPG. Engage in unforgiving combat, manage your ship and pile up the bodies of your clones to unravel the dark mystery behind threat to all life.

Why similar: Procedural Generation 53.8%, RPG 16.4%, Pixel Graphics 15.1%, Open World 8.9%, Singleplayer 5.8%

Once you get tangled with the mob, you will forever be a part of the mob. At least they pay a decent salary and all you have to do is clean up after their dirty work, but you know what you’re doing. So clean crime scenes, earn as much money as you can, and get ready for the next mission.

Why similar: Stealth 29.4%, First-Person 24.4%, Hacking 16.6% ★, Atmospheric 8.5%, Singleplayer 6.8%

A police detective returns to his abandoned hometown, where he must confront his past and an unsolved case draped in shadows. Follow Peter Bennet through a first-person, puzzle-solving game with mild horror elements, and explore the mystery and heavy atmosphere of Westwood Shadows.

Why similar: Detective 53.7%, First-Person 15.7%, Puzzle 11.8%, Atmospheric 7.5%, Adventure 5%

Gamedec is a single-player cyberpunk isometric RPG. You are a game detective, who solves crimes inside virtual worlds. Use your wits to gather info from your witnesses and suspects, getting to the bottom of deceptive schemes. The game continually adapts to your decisions and never judges.

Why similar: Noir 37.1%, Detective 25.8%, Cyberpunk 22%, RPG 5.8%, Atmospheric 3.9%

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: Noir 40.3%, Detective 37.8%, RPG 7%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%, Adventure 3.4%

A free-roaming squad based RPG. Focusing on open-ended sandbox gameplay features rather than a linear story. Be a trader, a thief, a rebel, a warlord, an adventurer, a farmer, a slave, or just food for the cannibals. Train your men up from puny victims to master warriors.

Why similar: Sandbox 44%, Open World 37.6%, RPG 11.7%, Adventure 2.5%, Singleplayer 2.4%

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 75.2%, Puzzle 6.6%, Open World 5.4%, Adventure 5.2%, Atmospheric 3%

What if you could hear every word spoken at the scene of a crime? “Acoustic Detectives” wanted for testing our new device! Return aurally to crime scenes and use the voices you hear to identify potential suspects and solve the mysteries. What is it that’s connecting these seemingly unrelated cases?

Why similar: Detective 77.4%, Puzzle 10.6%, RPG 6.5%, Indie 2.8%, Atmospheric 1.7%

Weird west legends meet eldritch horror in BLOOD WEST, an immersive stealth FPS. Become the Undead Gunslinger, doomed to roam the barren lands until he manages to purge their curse, freeing his soul. 3 varied scenarios, perk-based character progression, and 20+ hours of gameplay await you!

Why similar: Stealth 31.1%, Immersive Sim 27.7%, Open World 19.7%, First-Person 9.3%, RPG 7.2%

Action-adventure + Third person shooter. The year is 2042, the near future, the gloomy world of cyberpunk will offer you the role of detective Foz. Random circumstances drag the hero into a showdown between gangs and corporations, where he has to make a choice on whose side he is.

Why similar: Noir 41.9%, Voxel 28.9% ★, Cyberpunk 18.4%, Atmospheric 4.1%, Action 2.7%

Now with over 500,000 copies sold, ZERO Sievert is a tense top-down extraction shooter that challenges you to scavenge a procedurally-generated wasteland, loot gear, and explore what’s left of a devastated world. When the odds are stacked against you, you’ll need to do more than just survive...

Why similar: Open World 42.3%, Pixel Graphics 18.4%, Atmospheric 10.1%, Adventure 8.4%, Action 8.4%

Whispers of a Machine is a Sci-Fi Nordic Noir that tells the story of Vera, a cybernetically augmented detective in a post-AI world, who investigates a string of murders and unravels a dark conflict over forbidden technology.

Why similar: Detective 37.5%, Noir 24.6%, Cyberpunk 19.3%, Adventure 5.5%, Pixel Graphics 4.8%

Step into the shoes of a skilled Anonymous hacker and embark on a mission to unveil the truth hidden behind a sinister organization's plans to monitor civilian data and enforce mass surveillance.

Why similar: Detective 26.5%, Immersive Sim 21.8%, Hacking 15.2% ★, Cyberpunk 11.5%, Stealth 10%

The door to your robber’s career is waiting! Just crowbar the lock off and force your way through the threshold. Learn skills, collect tools and become a master of the thieving trade!

Why similar: Stealth 37.9%, Open World 17%, First-Person 10.5%, Hacking 10.4% ★, Sandbox 6.5%

1924. Private Investigator Pierce is sent to look into the tragic death of the Hawkins family. Plunge into a world of creeping madness and cosmic horror. Cryptic clues, shadowy figures, and pure terror bar your way as you fight to retain your sanity and solve an otherworldly mystery.

Why similar: Detective 60%, First-Person 9.3%, Stealth 9.1%, Atmospheric 6.4%, RPG 6.1%

Teeth-clenching stealth, followed by tactical hardcore gunplay for those not looking for a quiet way in. Intravenous redefines challenging stealth-action and will keep you on the edge of your seat!

Why similar: Stealth 48.1%, Noir 21.8%, Immersive Sim 17.5%, Pixel Graphics 4.6%, Atmospheric 2.6%

A private-eye must deceive a rich family into revealing their darkest secrets, before the killer amongst them silences everyone.

Why similar: Noir 45.5%, Detective 40%, RPG 7.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%, Atmospheric 1.9%

Become the best thief. Gather intel, steal things and sell them to buy hi-tech equipment. Do everything that a real thief does.

Why similar: Stealth 34.6%, Open World 14.5%, Immersive Sim 13.6%, Sandbox 12.7%, First-Person 8.6%

Noita is a magical action roguelite set in a world where every pixel is physically simulated. Fight, explore, melt, burn, freeze and evaporate your way through the procedurally generated world using spells you've created yourself.

Why similar: Sandbox 39.8%, Open World 28.3%, Pixel Graphics 13.6%, RPG 8.8%, Action 4.9%