Best Noir games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated noir games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free noir games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Psycho Patrol R
FPS/mecha hybrid europolice sim with emphasis on interacting with NPCs and different gameplay systems.
Peripeteia
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.
of the Devil
Immerse yourself in neon, smoke, and high-stakes legal gambles as a Defense Attorney with uniquely Killer insights in this episodic, diabolically stylish visual novel adventure game.
The Shell Part III: Paradiso
The coiling chains of obsession that began with The Shell now threaten to strangle Detective Reiji Tokisaka in the third and final entry in the trilogy. As old friends and foes rise up for one last confrontation, can anyone break the cycle—and can Reiji's heart ever be set free?
The Roottrees are Dead
A genealogical mystery straight out of 1998. Scour the early Internet for clues, uncover hidden connections, and piece together the family tree behind the secretive Roottree Corporation.
Lightracer: For Judge
In a dystopian future, as The Judge with immense power, you journey through space to find hope in a divided society. This sci-fi adventure explores hope amidst adversity.
Loco Motive
On the Reuss Express a passenger has been murdered, and you’re the prime suspects. Uncover a thrilling mystery and solve satisfying point and click puzzles to prove your innocence! A slapstick adventure, packed full of deadly surprises, shocking twists and larger than life characters!
Menace from the Deep
Menace from the Deep is an enthralling Roguelike Deckbuilding card game that unfolds in a dark world, drawing inspiration from Howard Lovecraft and the Cthulhu Mythos.Set against the backdrop of 1920s USA, the narrative revolves around a clandestine occult society.
DEATH NOTE Killer Within
DEATH NOTE Killer Within is an online social deduction game for up to 10 players. Players will be split into two teams with different objectives. To win the game, players will need to figure out each other’s identities and either eliminate L who threatens Kira's power or seize the Death Note.
Shadows of Doubt
An immersive sandbox detective stealth game set in a fully simulated sci-fi noir city of crime and corruption. Think like a private investigator and take on jobs to earn cash on your path to catching a serial killer. If you don’t catch them - they will kill again…
I Am Your Beast
Hunt the military-industrial complex across stylish comic book micro-sandboxes in this fast-paced covert revenge thriller FPS from the developers of El Paso, Elsewhere.
Hellbreach: Vegas
Hellbreach: Vegas is a Wave-based First-Person Shooter for 1-4 players, made with passion by a one man dev team! Set your loadout, kill, and earn cash. Take a spin on the various slot machines and level up to improve your survival chances. Are you ready to try your luck?
Thought Experiment Simulator
This is a stupid game that might include Trolley Problem, Ship of Theseus, Brain in a Vat, Infinite Monkey, Sisyphus, Prisoner's Dilemma, Schrodinger's Cat, etc.
Nobody Wants to Die
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.
CLICKOLDING
The man in the corner of your hotel room wants you to click something. He wants to watch you click it.
Man I Just Wanna Go Home
Man I Just Wanna Go Home is an "MSPaint-noir" visual novel with 13 endings, a unique visual style and a killer 80s inspired soundtrack. The story revolves around a delivery person stranded in an unfamiliar part of the city under the devastating rain. All he wants is to get home. Help him!
The Dearest Person
A visual novel about what it means to be human. A story about loneliness, self-identification, and the meaning of existence.
Fallen Aces
The A.C.E.S, 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.
Duck Detective: The Secret Salami
Solving crime is no walk in the pond. You are a down-on-his-luck detective who also happens to be a duck. Use your powers of de-duck-tion to inspect evidence, fill in the blanks, and bust the case wide open! This is a short but twisty detective case.
CaseCracker2
Jia huasheng ,the policeman of Chicheng police station, got disappeared without any trace after leaving a letter which illustrates the police station to start the CaseCracker system version 2.0.
Lorelei and the Laser Eyes
The stage is set. Imagine an old baroque manor, perhaps a hotel or a museum, somewhere in central Europe. A woman wanders in search of answers.
Staffer Reborn
Staffer Reborn is a game of supernatural abilities and logical deduction set in 1960s America. It tells the story of a man trapped in a cycle of death and resurrection caused by his supernatural ability and the investigator who was recruited to help.Most played noir games on Steam
Take a look at the top noir games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 15th 2025.
1. Shadows of Doubt
An immersive sandbox detective stealth game set in a fully simulated sci-fi noir city of crime and corruption. Think like a private investigator and take on jobs to earn cash on your path to catching a serial killer. If you don’t catch them - they will kill again… Shadows of Doubt is a detective, immersive sim and sandbox game developed by ColePowered Games and published by Fireshine Games. Released on September 26th 2024 has received 15,074 reviews of which 12,664 were positive and 2,410 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played noir game, thanks to its 311 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.2
12,664
2,410
311
players
2. L.A. Noire
In his fight to climb the ranks and do what's right, LAPD detective Cole Phelps must unravel the truth behind a string of arson attacks, conspiracies, and brutal murders, battling the L.A. underworld and even members of his own department. L.A. Noire is a detective, crime and open world game developed by Team Bondi and Rockstar Leeds and published by Rockstar Games. Released on November 08th 2011 has received 33,811 reviews of which 29,019 were positive and 4,792 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. While seeing 216 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among noir games based on player count.
8.4
29,019
4,792
216
players
3. Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne
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. Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne is a action, noir and third-person shooter game developed by Remedy Entertainment and published by Rockstar Games. Released on February 25th 2001 has received 11,662 reviews of which 11,018 were positive and 644 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played noir games.
9.2
11,018
644
61
players
4. of the Devil
Immerse yourself in neon, smoke, and high-stakes legal gambles as a Defense Attorney with uniquely Killer insights in this episodic, diabolically stylish visual novel adventure game. of the Devil is a visual novel, female protagonist and noir game developed and published by nth Circle Studios. Released on February 06th 2025 has received 779 reviews of which 771 were positive and 8 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played noir games.
9.2
771
8
33
players
5. Fallen Aces
The A.C.E.S, 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. Fallen Aces is a early access, immersive sim and fps game developed by Trey Powell and Jason Bond and published by New Blood Interactive . Released on June 14th 2024 has received 5,573 reviews of which 5,466 were positive and 107 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played noir games.
9.5
5,466
107
27
players
6. Nobody Wants to Die
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. Nobody Wants to Die is a 3d, detective and noir game developed by Critical Hit Games and published by PLAION. Released on July 17th 2024 has received 3,589 reviews of which 3,106 were positive and 483 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played noir games.
8.3
3,106
483
26
players
7. The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales
The Bookwalker is a narrative adventure in which you play as Etienne Quist, a writer-turned-thief with the ability to dive into books. Use your powers to journey between reality and book worlds, and steal legendary items like Thor's Hammer and Excalibur to restore your ability to write. The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales is a adventure, singleplayer and atmospheric game developed by DO MY BEST and published by tinyBuild. Released on June 22nd 2023 has received 2,055 reviews of which 1,897 were positive and 158 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played noir games.
8.8
1,897
158
21
players
8. Blacksad: Under the Skin
BLACKSAD: Under the Skin - A dark corruption scandal in the heart of the New York City's underworld for charismatic detective John Blacksad! Blacksad: Under the Skin is a adventure, detective and choices matter game developed by Pendulo Studios and YS Interactive and published by Microids. Released on November 14th 2019 has received 5,900 reviews of which 4,983 were positive and 917 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played noir games.
8.2
4,983
917
17
players
9. BUSTAFELLOWS
A new visual novel from the legendary eXtend! Mixing dangerous romance with murder mystery, BUSTAFELLOWS is a steamy noir mystery that will make you shiver but ask for more! BUSTAFELLOWS is a otome, visual novel and female protagonist game developed by NIPPON CULTURAL BROADCASTING EXTEND INC. and published by PQube. Released on July 30th 2021 has received 885 reviews of which 771 were positive and 114 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played noir games.
8.2
771
114
13
players
10. Lacuna – A Sci-Fi Noir Adventure
A murder. A hack. A bombing. All it takes to plunge the solar system into war – unless you do something about it. Help CDI agent Neil Conrad make a string of increasingly difficult decisions in this modern dialog-driven adventure set in a gorgeous 2D sci-fi noir universe. Lacuna – A Sci-Fi Noir Adventure is a pixel graphics, detective and noir game developed by DigiTales Interactive and published by Assemble Entertainment, WhisperGames and Mayflower Entertainment. Released on May 20th 2021 has received 2,444 reviews of which 2,248 were positive and 196 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played noir games.
8.8
2,248
196
11
players
Best deals on noir games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of noir games available on Steam right now, updated on April 15th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted noir games.
1. The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales
The Bookwalker is a narrative adventure in which you play as Etienne Quist, a writer-turned-thief with the ability to dive into books. Use your powers to journey between reality and book worlds, and steal legendary items like Thor's Hammer and Excalibur to restore your ability to write. The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales is a adventure, singleplayer and atmospheric game developed by DO MY BEST and published by tinyBuild. Released on June 22nd 2023 has received 2,055 reviews of which 1,897 were positive and 158 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Featuring a massive 93% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for noir category.
8.8
1,897
158
-93%
14.29€
1.00€
2. Genesis Noir
A noir adventure spanning time and space. When a love triangle between cosmic beings becomes a bitter confrontation, you'll witness a gunshot fired by a jealous god—otherwise known as The Big Bang. Jump into the expanding universe and search for a way to destroy creation and save your love. Genesis Noir is a noir, point & click and story rich game developed by Feral Cat Den and published by Fellow Traveller. Released on March 26th 2021 has received 1,952 reviews of which 1,538 were positive and 414 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 93% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in noir games.
7.6
1,538
414
-93%
14.29€
1.00€
3. White Night
The dark will reveal all!Explore the macabre past of an old mansion in the 1930's and solve puzzles of light and shadows in this fully black & white survival horror! Players are trapped in this nightmare where darkness is a constant threat! White Night is a adventure, horror and noir game developed by OSome Studio and published by Plug In Digital. Released on March 03rd 2015 has received 377 reviews of which 280 were positive and 97 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 91% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in noir games.
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280
97
-91%
11.89€
1.07€
4. Interrogation: You will be deceived
As a detective tasked with bringing down a dangerous terrorist group, you fight on two fronts: interrogating suspects & managing your team and its reputation. With time running out, how far will you go to stop these criminals? Manipulation, threats or even torture? Does the end justify the means? Interrogation: You will be deceived is a detective, noir and crime game developed by Critique Gaming and published by Assemble Entertainment. Released on December 05th 2019 has received 339 reviews of which 269 were positive and 70 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for noir games.
7.4
269
70
-90%
12.99€
1.29€
5. Chicken Police - Paint it RED!
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. Chicken Police - Paint it RED! is a visual novel, detective and noir game developed by The Wild Gentlemen and published by HandyGames. Released on November 05th 2020 has received 2,247 reviews of which 2,140 were positive and 107 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 81% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for noir games.
9.1
2,140
107
-81%
20.00€
3.80€
6. Lacuna – A Sci-Fi Noir Adventure
A murder. A hack. A bombing. All it takes to plunge the solar system into war – unless you do something about it. Help CDI agent Neil Conrad make a string of increasingly difficult decisions in this modern dialog-driven adventure set in a gorgeous 2D sci-fi noir universe. Lacuna – A Sci-Fi Noir Adventure is a pixel graphics, detective and noir game developed by DigiTales Interactive and published by Assemble Entertainment, WhisperGames and Mayflower Entertainment. Released on May 20th 2021 has received 2,444 reviews of which 2,248 were positive and 196 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for noir games.
8.8
2,248
196
-80%
15.99€
3.19€
7. Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne
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. Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne is a action, noir and third-person shooter game developed by Remedy Entertainment and published by Rockstar Games. Released on February 25th 2001 has received 11,662 reviews of which 11,018 were positive and 644 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 75% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for noir games.
9.2
11,018
644
-75%
15.08€
3.77€
8. Night Call
Friend. Confidant. Therapist. Voyeur. As a cab driver working the Paris night shift, you are many things to different people. Your gift is getting people to talk; and in order to catch the serial killer who left you for dead, that’s exactly what you’ll need to do. Night Call is a indie, simulation and noir game developed by Monkey Moon and BlackMuffin and published by Raw Fury. Released on July 17th 2019 has received 664 reviews of which 499 were positive and 165 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 75% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for noir games.
7.2
499
165
-75%
14.99€
3.74€
9. LIBERATED
Lock, load, and get ready for a new kind of action adventure! Immerse yourself in a noir rain-soaked city inside a paperback comic. Uncover a cyberpunk conspiracy against human rights. THIS is the revolution. LIBERATED is a conspiracy, comic book and action-adventure game developed by Atomic Wolf and L.INC and published by L.INC and Walkabout. Released on July 30th 2020 has received 805 reviews of which 626 were positive and 179 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 70% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for noir games.
7.4
626
179
-70%
19.50€
5.85€
10. Shadows of Doubt
An immersive sandbox detective stealth game set in a fully simulated sci-fi noir city of crime and corruption. Think like a private investigator and take on jobs to earn cash on your path to catching a serial killer. If you don’t catch them - they will kill again… Shadows of Doubt is a detective, immersive sim and sandbox game developed by ColePowered Games and published by Fireshine Games. Released on September 26th 2024 has received 15,074 reviews of which 12,664 were positive and 2,410 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 62% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for noir games.
8.2
12,664
2,410
-62%
25.29€
9.61€
Free noir games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play noir games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 15th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play noir games.
1. of the Devil
Immerse yourself in neon, smoke, and high-stakes legal gambles as a Defense Attorney with uniquely Killer insights in this episodic, diabolically stylish visual novel adventure game. of the Devil is a visual novel, female protagonist and noir game developed and published by nth Circle Studios. Released on February 06th 2025 has received 779 reviews of which 771 were positive and 8 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free noir games on Steam.
9.2
771
8
33
players
2. Bear With Me - Episode One
Bear With Me is an episodic noir adventure game. Amber is trying to find her missing brother while being aided by her trusty teddy, Ted E. Bear. Bear With Me - Episode One is a noir, dark and atmospheric game developed by Exordium Games and published by Miyagi Games. Released on August 08th 2016 has received 979 reviews of which 857 were positive and 122 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free noir games on Steam.
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857
122
2
players
3. GET OUT!
A 2D noir, point and click game where you uncover clues and solve puzzles in a world of espionage and international intrigue. GET OUT! is a puzzle, point & click and cold war game developed and published by Milpitians. Released on March 02nd 2021 has received 437 reviews of which 408 were positive and 29 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free noir games on Steam.
8.6
408
29
1
players
4. The Monster Inside
A film noir style audio-visual novella. A mysterious woman... a string of murders... and a man with a hidden past. The Monster Inside is a free to play, indie and detective game developed and published by Random Seed Games. Released on August 01st 2017 has received 1,944 reviews of which 1,704 were positive and 240 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free noir games on Steam.
8.4
1,704
240