Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like L.A. Noire (2026)
Every game below overlaps with L.A. Noire on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
The games like L.A. Noire on a map
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The short version
- Closest match: Murdered: Soul Suspect, which both open world, psychological, crime, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle.
- L.A. Noire is tagged Detective, Crime, Open World, Noir, Adventure, Story Rich, Mystery, Investigation by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
Why players value L.A. Noire
The five things Steam players tag L.A. Noire with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.
- Detective
- Crime
- Open World
- Noir
- Adventure
| Reception | on Steam (86% of 36,822) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | no widespread problems reported by players |
| Price | $19.99 |
Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
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Murdered: Soul Suspect
Why it matched: both open world, psychological, crime, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Detective, Mystery and Crime; released around the same time (2014).
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.
Murdered: Soul Suspect at a glance Released 2014 Studio Airtight Games Player sentiment 86% positive of 17,391 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: (86% of 17,391)
Matches L.A. Noire on: 5 of 5 — Detective, Crime, Open World, Noir, Adventure
Why players like it: Detective, Adventure, Mystery, Supernatural, Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs L.A. Noire: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with L.A. Noire:DetectiveMysteryCrimeStory RichThird PersonNoirPuzzle
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Batman: Arkham Knight
Why it matched: both open world, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric, strategy and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Third Person, Detective and Story Rich; released around the same time (2015).
Batman™: Arkham Knight brings the award-winning Arkham trilogy from Rocksteady Studios to its epic conclusion. Developed exclusively for New-Gen platforms, Batman: Arkham Knight introduces Rocksteady's uniquely designed version of the Batmobile.
Batman: Arkham Knight at a glance Released 2015 Studio Rocksteady Studios Player sentiment 90% positive of 159,395 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (90% of 159,395)
Matches L.A. Noire on: 3 of 5 — Detective, Open World, Adventure
Why players like it: Action, Open World, Superhero, Stealth, Third Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs L.A. Noire: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with L.A. Noire:Third PersonDetectiveStory RichMaturePuzzleStrategy
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Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter
Why it matched: both psychological, crime, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 8 player tags including Detective, Mystery and Story Rich.
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…
Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter at a glance Released 2016 Studio Frogwares Player sentiment 80% positive of 14,479 Price $2.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: (80% of 14,479)
Matches L.A. Noire on: 3 of 5 — Detective, Crime, Adventure
Why players like it: Adventure, Detective, Mystery, Story Rich, Puzzle — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs L.A. Noire: $2.99 — $17.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with L.A. Noire:DetectiveMysteryStory RichPuzzleCrimeThrillerThird PersonInvestigation
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The Operator
Why it matched: both psychological, crime, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Detective, Investigation and Puzzle.
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.
The Operator at a glance Released 2024 Studio Bureau 81 Player sentiment 92% positive of 8,837 Price $13.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (92% of 8,837)
Matches L.A. Noire on: 3 of 5 — Detective, Crime, Adventure
Why players like it: Detective, Investigation, Conspiracy, Puzzle, Atmospheric — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs L.A. Noire: $13.99 — $6.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with L.A. Noire:DetectiveInvestigationPuzzleMysteryThrillerCrimeStory Rich
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Heavy Rain
Why it matched: both psychological, crime, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Story Rich, Cinematic and Detective; released around the same time (2010).
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.
Heavy Rain at a glance Released 2010 Studio Quantic Dream Player sentiment 86% positive of 30,991 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (86% of 30,991)
Matches L.A. Noire on: 3 of 5 — Detective, Crime, Adventure
Why players like it: Choices Matter, Story Rich, Multiple Endings, Narration, Cinematic — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs L.A. Noire: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with L.A. Noire:Story RichCinematicDetectiveThrillerInvestigationMysteryCrimeNudity
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Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days
Why it matched: both open world, psychological, crime, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Third-Person Shooter, Crime and Third Person; released around the same time (2010).
Pure adrenaline of non-stop action in Single Player, Online Co-op and Multiplayer. Double the pleasure and mayhem with new multiplayer DLCs! (click for details)
Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days at a glance Released 2010 Studio IO Interactive Player sentiment 67% positive of 9,765 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.2/10 · Steam: (67% of 9,765)
Matches L.A. Noire on: 3 of 5 — Crime, Open World, Adventure
Why players like it: Action, Co-op, Third-Person Shooter, Crime, Violent — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs L.A. Noire: $9.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with L.A. Noire:Third-Person ShooterCrimeThird PersonMatureNudityStory Rich
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Batman: Arkham Asylum
Why it matched: both open world, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 5 player tags including Third Person, Detective and Story Rich; released around the same time (2009).
Experience what it’s like to be Batman and face off against Gotham's greatest villians. Explore every inch of Arkham Asylum and roam freely on the infamous island.
Batman: Arkham Asylum at a glance Released 2009 Studio Rocksteady Studios Player sentiment 96% positive of 87,223 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.5/10 · Steam: (96% of 87,223)
Matches L.A. Noire on: 3 of 5 — Detective, Open World, Adventure
Why players like it: Action, Stealth, Third Person, Superhero, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs L.A. Noire: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with L.A. Noire:Third PersonDetectiveStory RichPuzzle3D Vision
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Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition
Why it matched: both open world, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 5 player tags including Third Person, Detective and Story Rich; released around the same time (2010).
Experience what it’s like to be Batman and face off against Gotham's greatest villians. Explore every inch of Arkham Asylum and roam freely on the infamous island.
Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition at a glance Released 2010 Studio Rocksteady Studios Player sentiment 96% positive of 87,230 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.6/10 · Steam: (96% of 87,230)
Matches L.A. Noire on: 3 of 5 — Detective, Open World, Adventure
Why players like it: Action, Stealth, Third Person, Superhero, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs L.A. Noire: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with L.A. Noire:Third PersonDetectiveStory RichPuzzle3D Vision
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Unheard - Voices of Crime
Why it matched: both psychological, crime, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Detective, Puzzle and Mystery.
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?
Unheard - Voices of Crime at a glance Released 2019 Studio NEXT Studios Player sentiment 96% positive of 33,900 Price $6.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (96% of 33,900)
Matches L.A. Noire on: 2 of 5 — Detective, Crime
Why players like it: Detective, Puzzle, Mystery, Indie, RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs L.A. Noire: $6.99 — $13.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with L.A. Noire:DetectivePuzzleMysteryStory RichInvestigationCrime
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Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne
Why it matched: both psychological, crime, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Noir, Third-Person Shooter and Story Rich.
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 at a glance Released 2003 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 94% positive of 14,615 Price $2.49 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (94% of 14,615)
Matches L.A. Noire on: 4 of 5 — Detective, Crime, Noir, Adventure
Why players like it: Action, Noir, Third-Person Shooter, Classic, Bullet Time — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs L.A. Noire: $2.49 — $17.50 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report will not launch or install, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with L.A. Noire:NoirThird-Person ShooterStory RichThird PersonCinematicCrimeDetectiveNudity
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Lucius
Why it matched: both open world, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 5 player tags including Nudity, Puzzle and Third Person; released around the same time (2012).
Equipped with supernatural powers, take control of Lucius as he begins his blood filled tour of horror through his own house.
Lucius at a glance Released 2012 Studio Shiver Games Player sentiment 81% positive of 10,912 Price $1.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.7/10 · Steam: (81% of 10,912)
Matches L.A. Noire on: 2 of 5 — Open World, Adventure
Why players like it: Horror, Adventure, Villain Protagonist, Gore, Nudity — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs L.A. Noire: $1.99 — $18.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with L.A. Noire:NudityPuzzleThird PersonMatureStory Rich
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Mafia II
Why it matched: both open world, crime, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Crime, Story Rich and Nudity; released around the same time (2010).
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.
Mafia II at a glance Released 2010 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 74% positive of 38,540 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: (74% of 38,540)
Matches L.A. Noire on: 4 of 5 — Crime, Open World, Noir, Adventure
Why players like it: Action, Adventure, Crime, Open World, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs L.A. Noire: $29.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with L.A. Noire:CrimeStory RichNudityThird PersonThird-Person ShooterNoirMature
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Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City
Why it matched: both open world, crime, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Third Person, Crime and Third-Person Shooter; published by the same company; released around the same time (2010).
Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City includes both The Lost and Damned and The Ballad of Gay Tony together and does not require a copy of the original Grand Theft Auto IV to play.
Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City at a glance Released 2010 Studio Rockstar North / Toronto Player sentiment 74% positive of 10,072 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.4/10 · Steam: (74% of 10,072)
Matches L.A. Noire on: 3 of 5 — Crime, Open World, Adventure
Why players like it: Open World, Action, Automobile Sim, Third Person, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with L.A. Noire:Third PersonCrimeThird-Person ShooterMatureNudityStory Rich
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Hitman: Blood Money
Why it matched: both open world, crime, atmospheric, strategy and puzzle; shares 5 player tags including Third Person, Third-Person Shooter and Puzzle.
Money Talks. Silence Pays. Prepare to Make a Killing. When assassins from Agent 47's contract agency, The ICA, are eliminated in a series of hits, it seems a larger, more powerful agency has entered the fray. Sensing he may be a target, 47 travels to America, and prepares to make a killing.
Hitman: Blood Money at a glance Released 2006 Studio Feral Interactive Player sentiment 94% positive of 16,066 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (94% of 16,066)
Matches L.A. Noire on: 1 of 5 — Crime
Why players like it: Stealth, Action, Assassin, Singleplayer, Third Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs L.A. Noire: $9.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with L.A. Noire:Third PersonThird-Person ShooterPuzzleCrimeStrategy
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Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas – The Definitive Edition
Why it matched: both open world, psychological, crime and story-rich; shares 6 player tags including Crime, Third-Person Shooter and Nudity; published by the same company.
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas: It’s the early ’90s. After a couple of cops frame him for homicide, Carl ‘CJ’ Johnson is forced on a journey that takes him across the entire state of San Andreas, to save his family and to take control of the streets.
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas – The Definitive Edition at a glance Released 2023 Studio Rockstar Games Player sentiment 80% positive of 16,017 Price $59.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: (80% of 16,017)
Matches L.A. Noire on: 3 of 5 — Crime, Open World, Adventure
Why players like it: Sexual Content, Open World, Action, Crime, Third-Person Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs L.A. Noire: $59.99 — $40.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with L.A. Noire:CrimeThird-Person ShooterNudityThird PersonMatureStory Rich
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Mafia II: Definitive Edition
Why it matched: both open world, crime, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Crime, Story Rich and Nudity.
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.
Mafia II: Definitive Edition at a glance Released 2020 Studio Hangar 13 Player sentiment 74% positive of 38,558 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.7/10 · Steam: (74% of 38,558)
Matches L.A. Noire on: 4 of 5 — Crime, Open World, Noir, Adventure
Why players like it: Action, Adventure, Crime, Open World, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs L.A. Noire: $29.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with L.A. Noire:CrimeStory RichNudityThird PersonThird-Person ShooterNoirMature
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Mafia II (Classic)
Why it matched: both open world, crime, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Crime, Story Rich and Third Person; released around the same time (2011).
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...
Mafia II (Classic) at a glance Released 2011 Studio 2K Czech Player sentiment 94% positive of 58,640 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (94% of 58,640)
Matches L.A. Noire on: 3 of 5 — Crime, Open World, Adventure
Why players like it: Action, Open World, Crime, Story Rich, Atmospheric — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs L.A. Noire: $29.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with L.A. Noire:CrimeStory RichThird PersonThird-Person ShooterNudity3D Vision
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Hitman: Absolution
Why it matched: both crime, story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Third Person, Third-Person Shooter and Crime; released around the same time (2012).
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.
Hitman: Absolution at a glance Released 2012 Studio Nixxes Software Player sentiment 93% positive of 63,506 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (93% of 63,506)
Matches L.A. Noire on: 2 of 5 — Crime, Adventure
Why players like it: Stealth, Action, Third Person, Assassin, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs L.A. Noire: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with L.A. Noire:Third PersonThird-Person ShooterCrimeStory RichCinematicStrategy
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Hitman: Contracts
Why it matched: both open world, psychological, crime, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 4 player tags including Third Person, Puzzle and Crime; released around the same time (2014).
Enter the world of a HITMAN - a world of crime, sin and greed. Delve into the mind of Agent 47 and encounter his greatest adversaries, completing the work that made him so brutally efficient and shaped him as an assassin. Eliminate your targets by any means necessary. There are no rules... only the contract, signed in blood.
Hitman: Contracts at a glance Released 2014 Studio Io-Interactive A/S Player sentiment 87% positive of 3,658 Price $8.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (87% of 3,658)
Matches L.A. Noire on: 2 of 5 — Crime, Open World
Why players like it: Stealth, Action, Assassin, Singleplayer, Third Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs L.A. Noire: $8.99 — $11.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with L.A. Noire:Third PersonPuzzleCrimeThird-Person Shooter
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Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales
Why it matched: both open world, story-rich, atmospheric, strategy and puzzle; shares 4 player tags including Story Rich, Strategy and Puzzle.
Discover a brand new RPG from the creators of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Facing an imminent invasion, Meve — war-veteran and Queen of Lyria and Rivia — is forced to once again enter the warpath and set out on a dark journey of destruction and revenge.
Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales at a glance Released 2018 Studio CD PROJEKT RED Player sentiment 90% positive of 17,339 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (90% of 17,339)
Matches L.A. Noire on: 2 of 5 — Open World, Adventure
Why players like it: RPG, Adventure, Card Game, Story Rich, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs L.A. Noire: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with L.A. Noire:Story RichStrategyPuzzleMature
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Max Payne
Why it matched: both psychological, crime, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Noir, Third-Person Shooter and Story Rich.
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…
Max Payne at a glance Released 2001 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 89% positive of 15,818 Price $3.49 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (89% of 15,818)
Matches L.A. Noire on: 4 of 5 — Detective, Crime, Noir, Adventure
Why players like it: Action, Noir, Classic, Third-Person Shooter, Bullet Time — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs L.A. Noire: $3.49 — $16.50 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, will not launch or install, audio and subtitles, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with L.A. Noire:NoirThird-Person ShooterStory RichThird PersonDetectiveCrimeCinematic
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Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
Why it matched: both open world, crime, story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 4 player tags including Story Rich, Cinematic and Third Person; released around the same time (2015).
Ushering in a new era for the METAL GEAR franchise with cutting-edge technology powered by the Fox Engine, METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain, will provide players a first-rate gaming experience as they are offered tactical freedom to carry out open-world missions.
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain at a glance Released 2015 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 92% positive of 107,873 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (92% of 107,873)
Matches L.A. Noire on: 2 of 5 — Open World, Adventure
Why players like it: Stealth, Open World, Action, Story Rich, Tactical — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs L.A. Noire: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: players report launchers, accounts and anti-cheat, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with L.A. Noire:Story RichCinematicThird PersonThird-Person Shooter
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Little Nightmares
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich, atmospheric, strategy and puzzle; shares 4 player tags including Puzzle, Story Rich and Third Person.
Take on the role of Six, a lone child lost in a massive metal vessel known as the Maw, surrounded by dangerous, distorted versions of adults. You’ll need to do your best to escape in one piece or your fate will be worse than you ever dared dream.
Little Nightmares at a glance Released 2017 Studio Tarsier Studios Player sentiment 95% positive of 116,529 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (95% of 116,529)
Matches L.A. Noire on: 1 of 5 — Adventure
Why players like it: Horror, Atmospheric, Adventure, Singleplayer, Puzzle-Platformer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs L.A. Noire: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with L.A. Noire:PuzzleStory RichThird PersonStrategy
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Kathy Rain
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Mystery, Detective and Story Rich.
Set in the '90s, Kathy Rain tells the story of a strong-willed journalism major who has to come to terms with her troubled past as she investigates the mysterious death of her recently deceased grandfather.
Kathy Rain at a glance Released 2016 Studio Clifftop Games Player sentiment 92% positive of 4,003 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (92% of 4,003)
Matches L.A. Noire on: 3 of 5 — Detective, Noir, Adventure
Why players like it: Point & Click, Adventure, Pixel Graphics, Female Protagonist, Mystery — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs L.A. Noire: $9.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with L.A. Noire:MysteryDetectiveStory RichPuzzleNoirThird Person
Common questions
What game is most like L.A. Noire?
Murdered: Soul Suspect, on the evidence we have. It both open world, psychological, crime, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to L.A. Noire" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with L.A. Noire. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.