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 September 15th 2025. Want to explore even more noir titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best noir games.
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1. Shadows of Doubt
Take on the role of a private investigator in this immersive detective simulator. Solve murders and other crimes in a procedurally generated and persistent city where every NPC lives and breathes their own independent lives. Find the killer quickly… or they will kill again! Shadows of Doubt is a game developed and published by . 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. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played noir game, thanks to its 476 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.2
12,941
2,487
476
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 game developed and published by . 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. While seeing 194 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among noir games based on player count.
8.4
29,214
4,812
194
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 game developed and published by . 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
51
players
4. 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 game developed and published by . 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 #4 spot among the most played noir games.
8.3
3,236
516
34
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 game developed and published by . 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 #5 spot among the most played noir games.
9.5
5,607
114
31
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 game developed and published by . 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
26
players
7. Dystopika
A city-building sandbox for futuristic cities. No goals, no management, just creativity and dark cozy vibes. Dystopika is a game developed and published by . 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 #7 spot among the most played noir games.
9.2
2,403
88
17
players
8. 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 game developed and published by . Released on February 06th 2025 has received 1,253 reviews of which 1,242 were positive and 11 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played noir games.
9.3
1,242
11
12
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 game developed and published by . 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
8
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 game developed and published by . Released on May 20th 2021 has received 2,471 reviews of which 2,273 were positive and 198 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
2,273
198
7
players
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