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As an LAPD detective in 1947 Los Angeles, you comb crime scenes for clues and read suspects' motion-captured faces during interrogations. It's an atmospheric noir crime drama where deduction matters more than gunplay.
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The closest matches for L.A. Noire are Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One, The Vanishing of Ethan Carter and Martha Is Dead. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes L.A. Noire special – the reasons are listed right on each game.
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Play a young Sherlock Holmes investigating his mother's death on a Mediterranean island. Observation, deduction and detective work in a semi-open world take center stage.
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An atmospheric first-person mystery where you play an occult detective reconstructing grim crime scenes in a gorgeous yet eerie valley. Its photorealistic scenery and poignant final twist are the highlights.
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A dark first-person psychological thriller set in 1944 Italy, where you investigate your twin sister Martha's death while reality, folklore and wartime trauma blur together. Story and disturbing atmosphere take center stage, with photography and light puzzle elements.
87 %
Open world
Ryo Hazuki continues his quest for revenge across Hong Kong, Kowloon and Guilin. Its detailed, lived-in world, side jobs, martial arts fights and slow, deliberate storytelling set it apart.
86 % 24.99 €
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A realistic first-person journey across the harsh northern seas, where you sail in search of a way back to your loved ones. It focuses on atmosphere, solitude and a mysterious, dramatic story.
86 % 14.79 €
Dark, serious atmosphere
A cinematic first-person horror story set in the Appalachian woods: as musician Dakota you try to record an album in a remote cabin while something sinister lurks among the trees.
86 % 39.99 €
Dark, serious atmosphere
A cinematic gangster drama set in Prohibition-era America, following cab driver Tommy as he rises through the Salieri crime family. Its strong story, atmospheric city and mix of gunfights and period car driving define the experience.
86 % 69.99 €
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This remake of the horror classic follows James through the fog-choked town of Silent Hill as he searches for his dead wife. Oppressive atmosphere, puzzles and scarce resources serve a deep, psychological story.
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Dark, serious atmosphere
You dig through a database of secretly recorded video calls, using keyword searches to piece together the story of four people and their lies. A live-action, combat-free narrative driven by strong performances and your own detective work.
86 %
Open world
Shenmue sends you as young Ryo Hazuki on a quest for revenge in 1980s Japan, letting you explore a living town that follows a daily routine. Martial arts fights, quick-time events and side activities like arcades and jobs define this pioneering classic.