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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The Shell Part II: Purgatorio
Detective Reiji Tokisaka is back to face down a mystery that spans decades, if not centuries. With the aftermath of his last case weighing on his soul and a long-silent cult resurgent, can he solve the crime—or will it become his curse?
Alone in the Dark
Return to Derceto Manor in this reimagination of Alone in the Dark, a love letter to the 90’s cult classic horror game.
The Saboteur™
This open-world action thriller takes you through the seedy streets of Paris as you seek to undermine the German authority and lead a rebellion. Fight across rooftops and through dangerous alleys, and operate a wide variety of vehicles as you navigate your terrain.
The Pony Factory
Winston thought he could use heavy machinery and power from the depths of hell to transform sinful men into magic ponies. Winston was wrong.
Angel at Dusk
Overwhelmingly bizarre beauty. Shoot, dodge, and destroy! A shmup where an apocalyptic world awakens to primal desires!
This Bed We Made
This Bed We Made is a third-person mystery game in which you play as a maid in a 1950s hotel and snoop around strangers' rooms to uncover their deadly secrets. Discover what links guests together in this tale of love, heartbreak and murder!
The 7th Guest VR
The iconic supernatural mystery, The 7th Guest, has been brought back to life with cutting-edge VR technology, that delivers an atmospheric story like no other. Explore the foreboding mansion, solve challenging puzzles, and uncover its dark secrets.
The Lamplighters League
Recruit a team of misfits with unique abilities and unforgettable personalities, and chase the Banished Court to the ends of the earth in a mix of real-time infiltration, turn-based tactical combat, and a character-driven story of adventure and intrigue.
Dangeresque: The Roomisode Triungulate
Join Dangeresque, the world's greatest private eye/crooked cop, as he puzzles his way through 3 bite-sized roomisodes in this classic-style point n' click adventure.
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.
Class of '09: The Re-Up
The REJECTION SIM returns! Explore a slice of chaotic life in late 2000's American high school as you assume the role of Nicole once again. A 100% fully voiced VN presenting as the most culturally accurate period piece in the history of gaming.
The Last Case of Benedict Fox Definitive Edition
Take on the last case of Benedict Fox and dive into a twisted world of secret organizations, forbidden rituals, and cold-blooded murders. Explore the memories of deceased victims as you search for clues and fight demons in this fantastical Lovecraftian Metroidvania.
Misericorde: Volume One
Misericorde: Volume One is the first part of a series of mystery visual novels set in a convent in 1482.
HOPE LEFT ME
You wake up in a mysterious place, alone and freezing to death, the only person around seems to be a weird girl with a long sleeve soviet jersey.
Loretta
Loretta is a psychological thriller that makes the player an accessory to the heroine’s crimes, leading her through a self-crafted nightmare. Loretta’s story revolves around a woman handling betrayal, her husband’s infidelity, and reclaiming her agency during the socially tumultuous 1940s.
Fears to Fathom - Carson House
Noah Baker, an 18 year old highschooler experiences unsettling occurrences while house-sitting for a media personality, little did he know what was about to unfold that night.
Endoparasitic
Three limbs ripped off, infected with a deadly parasite, you must save your research. Drag yourself through the corridors of a secret research lab on a remote asteroid, fight off horribly mutated monsters, inject countless syringes of vaccines, and survive at all costs.
Hell is Others
Hell is Others is an extraction top-down shooter combining roguelike elements. Outside the safety of your apartment lies the noir hellscape that is Century City. A city of endless night that straddles the line between reality and insanity. Explore, hunt, and loot in a place where blood is currency.
Lost2
This is a click&decrypt game. You need dive into the dark dreams of fairy tales, observe the scenes and help the fairy tale princess to escape their difficulties. but sometimes you need to make a little trouble to satisfy your evil desires and start a sweet and dark interaction with the princess.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.
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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.
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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.
8.3
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