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We filtered the 48 games similar to L.A. Noire down to the 18 that fit the “Xbox” category. Roblox, Kerbal Space Program and Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to L.A. Noire.
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Within the “Xbox” category, the closest game to L.A. Noire is Roblox — scoring 63/100 on our similarity scale. Kerbal Space Program and Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments follow close behind.
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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to L.A. Noire. Each one has been evaluated across 12 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.
Same family as L.A. Noire: exploration and discovery, a sandbox world, and single-player focus. Both also lean on a third-person camera. The distance is in game mode and visuals — its own ground is multiplayer gameplay and a first-person view.
On paper it is what L.A. Noire is — exploration and discovery, a sandbox world, and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on a third-person camera. The distance is in tone and setting — its own ground is punishing difficulty and a space setting.
Released 4 years after L.A. Noire.
What brings it close to L.A. Noire is strong narrative focus, open world exploration and ranged combat, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and setting. The common ground extends to a third-person camera and historical setting. Where the two diverge is visuals and world: a first-person view.
Released 3 years after L.A. Noire.
If L.A. Noire worked for you because of strong narrative focus, open world exploration and single-player focus, the same is here. Both also lean on exploration and discovery. The distance is in visuals and world — its own ground is a first-person view.
Released 8 years after L.A. Noire.
What brings it close to L.A. Noire is strong narrative focus, open world exploration and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and progression. To that it adds exploration and discovery. They part company on setting and visuals: this one brings horror setting and a first-person view.
Released 5 years after L.A. Noire.
It shares the essentials of what L.A. Noire does: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and single-player focus. To that it adds exploration and discovery. They part company on setting and visuals: this one brings linear, story-driven structure and horror setting.
Released 12 years after L.A. Noire.
It comes from the same genre as L.A. Noire and shares strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. They part company on visuals and world: this one brings procedural generation and a first-person view.
Released 10 years after L.A. Noire.
Shelved next to L.A. Noire for good reason: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and single-player focus. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: horror setting and a first-person view.
Released 9 years after L.A. Noire.
Shelved next to L.A. Noire for good reason: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and single-player focus. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery. Where the two diverge is visuals and world: procedural generation and a first-person view.
Released 14 years after L.A. Noire.
If L.A. Noire worked for you because of strong narrative focus, open world exploration and single-player focus, the same is here. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. The distance is in setting and tone — its own ground is a relaxing pace and fantasy world.
Released 6 years after L.A. Noire.
It shares the essentials of what L.A. Noire does: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and single-player focus. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. The distance is in setting and tone — its own ground is a relaxing pace and fantasy world.
Released 6 years after L.A. Noire.
On paper it is what L.A. Noire is — strong narrative focus, open world exploration and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds exploration and discovery. They part company on visuals and tone: this one brings a relaxing pace and a first-person view.
Released 4 years after L.A. Noire.
It shares the essentials of what L.A. Noire does: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and single-player focus. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. They part company on setting and tone: this one brings a relaxing pace and fantasy world.
Released 5 years after L.A. Noire.
It comes from the same genre as L.A. Noire and shares strong narrative focus, open world exploration and single-player focus. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. The distance is in game mode and tone — its own ground is multiplayer gameplay and a first-person view.
Released 9 years after L.A. Noire.
On paper it is what L.A. Noire is — strong narrative focus, open world exploration and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on exploration and discovery. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is a casual, approachable feel and fantasy world.
Released 5 years after L.A. Noire.
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