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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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!
Fahrenheit: Indigo Prophecy Remastered
Fahrenheit (known as Indigo Prophecy in North America) was a breakthrough in interactive narrative. This newly remastered edition features updated textures in HD, expanded controller support, and is based on the uncut and uncensored international version of the game.
Grim Fandango Remastered
One of the most acclaimed adventure games of all time is now back, better than ever. Grim Fandango Remastered has the all the beautiful art and engaging story fans remember, but has also been remastered to look, sound, and control even better than the award-winning original release.
Anoxemia
Anoxemia is a story-driven exploration game that puts you in control of the scientist Dr. Bailey and his operations drone, ATMA. Search the ocean floor as you discover and extract samples from the bowels of the underwater caves. Danger lurks in each passageway.
The Detail
The Detail, a crime noir adventure in a modern American city. This is a city where cases matter, clearance rates matter, and on a good day even justice matters.
A Golden Wake
The rise and fall story of a real estate agent in 1920s Miami. Based on historical events. From Francisco González, creator of the Ben Jordan: Paranormal Investigator series, Shardlight, and Lamplight City.
The Journey Down: Chapter Two
Chapter Two of The Journey Down, a classic point-and-click saga with an Afro-Caribbean vibe. Get ready to embark on an epic journey of brain-teasing adventure!
Richard & Alice
Richard and Alice are prisoners. Both their cells have a leather sofa and a state-of-the-art computer. But only Richard’s has a TV. Outside, the snow falls. It has done for some time. Elsewhere, they say, parts of the world have been rendered an inhospitable desert, the earth parched and cracked. People live in the zones now.
Murdered: Soul Suspect
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.
Splatter - Zombiecalypse Now
You like top-down-shooter with a film-noir singleplayer campaign, challenging fights against zombies and monsters, gory splatter effects and destructible level environments? Fight your way through an apocalyptic city in the single player story mode, and test your skills in the survival mode.
Tesla Effect: A Tex Murphy Adventure
Tex Murphy is the last of the hard-boiled gumshoe detectives living in dystopian post-World War III San Francisco in the 2050s. Tex is an honest and good-natured private investigator with a penchant for bourbon, cigarettes and getting himself into trouble.
Blackwell Epiphany
The last game in the Blackwell series.
1954 Alcatraz
1954: Alcatraz – The cash is out there. But who will get it?Joe's doing 40 years on Alcatraz for a heist on an armored truck. The loot is still hidden out there, but only Joe knows where it is. In the streets of San Francisco, Joe's ex-accomplices and his wife are eager to find the stolen money. Who will get their hands on the dough?
Dominique Pamplemousse
Dominique Pamplemousse in “It’s All Over Once The Fat Lady Sings!” is a unique and offbeat stop motion animated detective adventure game about gender and the economy. Also, all the characters frequently burst into song.
Race The Sun
You are a solar-powered craft. The sun is your death timer. Hurtle towards the sunset at breakneck speed in a futile race against time. Delay the inevitable by catching speed boosts which reverse the setting sun - if only for a moment. Don't crash, stay in the light, and don't slow down!
The Shivah
Russell Stone is a Jewish Rabbi at a poor synagogue in New York City. He is a devout man with a problem. Membership is way down and he lacks the funds to keep his synagogue open. Things are looking very bleak, and he has grown progressively more cynical and bitter with the passage of time.
The Last Express Gold Edition
Step aboard the 1914 Orient Express in this award-winning mystery adventure from Prince of Persia creator Jordan Mechner. Described as one of the best adventure games of all time, The Last Express is an intrigue-filled adventure set aboard the luxurious Orient Express.
Contrast
CONTRAST is a puzzle/platform game where you can move between a fantastic 3D world and a mysterious shadowy universe in 2D in the blink of an eye. Delve into a dreamlike and surreal 1920s world, inspired by the performance art world of vaudeville and film noir, and cradled by a smooth and sultry jazz ambiance.
Face Noir
A moody tale that combines the intrigue and atmosphere of a Raymond Chandler novel or Humphrey Bogart film with classic point-and-click adventure gameplay, Face Noir follows private eye Jack Del Nero as he’s falsely accused of murdering the man who left a little girl in his protection.
The Wolf Among Us
From the makers of the 2012 Game of the Year: The Walking Dead, comes a thriller based on the award-winning Fables comic books. As Bigby Wolf you will discover that a brutal, bloody murder is just a taste of things to come in a game series where your every decision can have enormous consequences.
Jack Orlando: Director's Cut
1933 will go down in the history books as the year America passed the 21st Amendment to the Constitution. Prohibition is over. To the delight of millions, alcohol can now flow freely across the thirsty land. Two days before the official announcement, bars and clubs across the land are stocking up on quality whiskey.
Skullgirls 2nd Encore
--Main Stage Game at Evo 2022!-- The ultimate Skullgirls experience: Featuring 14 hand-animated characters, fully voiced story mode, countless palettes, and unparalleled GGPO-based multiplayer netcode.
The Bureau: XCOM Declassified
The year is 1962 and the Cold War has the nation gripped by fear. A top-secret government unit called The Bureau begins investigating a series of mysterious attacks by an enemy more powerful than communism.
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 June 15th 2025.
1. 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 34,026 reviews of which 29,214 were positive and 4,812 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played noir game, thanks to its 345 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.4
29,214
4,812
345
players
2. 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 15,428 reviews of which 12,941 were positive and 2,487 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. While seeing 290 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among noir games based on player count.
8.2
12,941
2,487
290
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 11,934 reviews of which 11,282 were positive and 652 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
11,282
652
59
players
4. 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 noir game developed by Trey Powell and Jason Bond and published by New Blood Interactive . Released on June 14th 2024 has received 5,721 reviews of which 5,607 were positive and 114 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played noir games.
9.5
5,607
114
55
players
5. 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 3,752 reviews of which 3,236 were positive and 516 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played noir games.
8.3
3,236
516
43
players
6. 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 5,960 reviews of which 5,031 were positive and 929 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played noir games.
8.2
5,031
929
17
players
7. 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 1,078 reviews of which 1,070 were positive and 8 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played noir games.
9.3
1,070
8
13
players
8. Dystopika
A city-building sandbox for futuristic cities. No goals, no management, just creativity and dark cozy vibes. Dystopika is a cyberpunk, dystopian and sandbox game developed by Voids Within and published by Voids Within and UNIKAT Label. Released on June 21st 2024 has received 2,491 reviews of which 2,403 were positive and 88 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played noir games.
9.2
2,403
88
11
players
9. 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 2,154 reviews of which 1,987 were positive and 167 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played noir games.
8.8
1,987
167
11
players
10. 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 904 reviews of which 788 were positive and 116 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played noir games.
8.2
788
116
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 June 15th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted noir games.
1. The Journey Down: Chapter Two
Chapter Two of The Journey Down, a classic point-and-click saga with an Afro-Caribbean vibe. Get ready to embark on an epic journey of brain-teasing adventure! The Journey Down: Chapter Two is a atmospheric, noir and adventure game developed and published by SkyGoblin. Released on August 25th 2014 has received 537 reviews of which 512 were positive and 25 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Featuring a massive 98% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for noir category.
8.9
512
25
-98%
12.49€
0.29€
2. 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 2,154 reviews of which 1,987 were positive and 167 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 97% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in noir games.
8.8
1,987
167
-97%
14.79€
0.56€
3. Tesla Effect: A Tex Murphy Adventure
Tex Murphy is the last of the hard-boiled gumshoe detectives living in dystopian post-World War III San Francisco in the 2050s. Tex is an honest and good-natured private investigator with a penchant for bourbon, cigarettes and getting himself into trouble. Tesla Effect: A Tex Murphy Adventure is a fmv, adventure and detective game developed and published by Big Finish Games. Released on May 08th 2014 has received 1,293 reviews of which 1,126 were positive and 167 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 97% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in noir games.
8.3
1,126
167
-97%
19.99€
0.78€
4. 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 5,960 reviews of which 5,031 were positive and 929 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for noir games.
8.2
5,031
929
-97%
19.99€
0.62€
5. 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 1,988 reviews of which 1,562 were positive and 426 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for noir games.
7.6
1,562
426
-97%
14.79€
0.55€
6. 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 678 reviews of which 508 were positive and 170 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for noir games.
7.1
508
170
-97%
14.99€
0.47€
7. FRAMED Collection
Rearrange the panels of an animated comic book to craft the story of a noir-styled spy adventure in the FRAMED Collection--a compilation of the multi-award winning puzzle games FRAMED and FRAMED 2. FRAMED Collection is a puzzle, casual and indie game developed by Loveshack Entertainment and published by Fellow Traveller. Released on May 17th 2018 has received 2,920 reviews of which 2,718 were positive and 202 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 96% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for noir games.
8.9
2,718
202
-96%
9.75€
0.41€
8. 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 and Dear Villagers. Released on March 03rd 2015 has received 380 reviews of which 281 were positive and 99 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for noir games.
7.0
281
99
-94%
12.49€
0.85€
9. The Shivah
Russell Stone is a Jewish Rabbi at a poor synagogue in New York City. He is a devout man with a problem. Membership is way down and he lacks the funds to keep his synagogue open. Things are looking very bleak, and he has grown progressively more cynical and bitter with the passage of time. The Shivah is a point & click, adventure and indie game developed by and published by Wadjet Eye Games. Released on November 21st 2013 has received 831 reviews of which 674 were positive and 157 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for noir games.
7.7
674
157
-92%
4.99€
0.43€
10. The Journey Down: Chapter One
The Journey Down is a point-and-click series with an Afro-Caribbean twist. Get ready to embark on a journey of exploration, mystery and grave danger - but also a journey of warmth, friendship and love. The Journey Down: Chapter One is a adventure, point & click and noir game developed and published by SkyGoblin. Released on January 09th 2013 has received 1,287 reviews of which 1,117 were positive and 170 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for noir games.
8.3
1,117
170
-91%
5.69€
0.56€
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 June 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 1,078 reviews of which 1,070 were positive and 8 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free noir games on Steam.
9.3
1,070
8
13
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 985 reviews of which 863 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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863
122
1
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
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 visual novel game developed and published by Random Seed Games. Released on August 01st 2017 has received 1,970 reviews of which 1,726 were positive and 244 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
1,726
244