Games like Shadows of Doubt
If Shadows of Doubt is your kind of game, the closest matches are Chicago 4th of July, One Way Mirror: AI and Murdered: Soul Suspect — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its flexible investigation methods, randomly generated murder cases and atmospheric. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Get personalized picks →Shadows of Doubt is a detective-focused sandbox experience released in 2024 by ColePowered Games and published by Fireshine Games. Set in a procedurally generated city, the game tasks players with solving murders and other crimes through investigation puzzles, sandbox exploration, and side quests. Reviewers note that randomly generated murder cases combined with flexible investigation methods create a varied gameplay experience, with players describing the atmosphere as immersive. The first-person voxel-based title includes stealth elements and offers what players describe as a unique gameplay experience due to the persistent world where every NPC maintains independent routines. Currently priced at $24.99, it holds an 82% positive rating from over 10,600 Steam reviews and is verified for Steam Deck play.
About 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!
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Steam players who put hours into Shadows of Doubt also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.
Chicago 4th of July
WHY THIS
Top pick for Shadows of Doubt fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Shadows of Doubt.
Chicago 4th of July is an open-world, action-adventure RPG set in a near-future Chicago — a glamorous yet oppressive megacity wrapped in a mysterious Veil. Uncover the truth behind the Veil, navigate a world ruled by power and rise against a system built to keep you blind.
One Way Mirror: AI
WHY THIS
Second-strongest match for Shadows of Doubt fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Shadows of Doubt.
Neon lights. Cold coffee. One case at a time. In One Way Mirror: AI, each investigation is AI generated and every suspect can talk back. Interrogate, connect the clues, break alibis, and expose the killer before the truth slips away into the night. Every question matters. Every lie has a tell.
Murdered: Soul Suspect
WHY THIS
Shares side quests and an atmospheric mood with Shadows of Doubt.
Third-strongest match for Shadows of Doubt fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Shadows of Doubt.
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.
The Precinct
WHY THIS
Shares procedural generation and an atmospheric mood with Shadows of Doubt.
Ranked #4 for Shadows of Doubt fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Shadows of Doubt.
Averno City, 1983. Gangs rule the streets and your father lies restless in his grave. Clean up the city, uncover the truth, and embark on thrilling vehicle chases through destructible environments in this neon-noir action sandbox police game.
Beast Agenda 2030
WHY THIS
Ranked #5 for Shadows of Doubt fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Shadows of Doubt.
Inspired by Escape From New York, Shadowrun SNES and Genesis, Deus Ex and H.P. Lovecraft, Beast Agenda 2030 is a Stealth, Gadgets and Hacking focused Action RPG with optional permadeath that encourages you to use your brain to complete missions in procedurally generated city districts.
Fraudulent Idols
WHY THIS
Ranked #6 for Shadows of Doubt fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Shadows of Doubt.
Investigate the sprawling pharmaceutical mega-facility, STRATA, where every choice matters. Uncover hidden secrets, forge alliances, solve complex puzzles, and fight your way through a cyberpunk conspiracy in a true immersive sim where no two playthroughs are ever the same.
NeonCode
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Shadows of Doubt.
Ranked #7 for Shadows of Doubt fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Shadows of Doubt.
NeonCode is a one hour long cyberpunk-retro adventure game made by one developer. It was inspired by classics such as the Blade Runner-movies, Miami Vice, Grim Fandango and the games of Telltale.
Cyber Cult City
WHY THIS
Ranked #8 for Shadows of Doubt fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Shadows of Doubt.
As the Mayor of Cyber City, it is up to you to take the city back from the Cyber Cult. Hoverboard/Hack/Loot/upgrade and Fight your way through the ever changing Cyber City in this action roguelike!
Reviewers mention these as similar to Shadows of Doubt
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Return of the Obra Dinn
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Shadows of Doubt.
Reviewers of Shadows of Doubt cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with Shadows of Doubt.
Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.
L.A. Noire
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Shadows of Doubt.
Reviewers of Shadows of Doubt cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure with Shadows of Doubt.
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.
Disco Elysium - The Final Cut
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Shadows of Doubt.
Reviewers of Shadows of Doubt cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Shadows of Doubt.
Disco Elysium - The Final Cut is a groundbreaking role playing game. You’re a detective with a unique skill system at your disposal and a whole city to carve your path across. Interrogate unforgettable characters, crack murders or take bribes. Become a hero or an absolute disaster of a human being.
Uplink
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Shadows of Doubt.
Reviewers of Shadows of Doubt cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with Shadows of Doubt.
Uplink lets you play as a freelance hacker tackling risky contracts for corporations. Break into systems, steal data, sabotage rivals, and upgrade your gear. Support factions or go rogue in this immersive, strategy-driven hacking simulation game where your choices shape the outcome.
Scene Investigators
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Shadows of Doubt.
Reviewers of Shadows of Doubt cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with Shadows of Doubt.
Scene Investigators is a hardcore deductive reasoning game for fans of the "true crime" genre. Step into re-created crime scenes, observe closely for pieces of evidence, analyze possible motives behind the crimes, and uncover what truly happened.
Thief
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Shadows of Doubt.
Reviewers of Shadows of Doubt cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Shadows of Doubt.
Garrett, the Master Thief, steps out of the shadows into the City. In this treacherous place, where the Baron’s Watch spreads a rising tide of fear and oppression, his skills are the only things he can trust. Even the most cautious citizens and their best-guarded possessions are not safe from his reach.
Gamedec - Definitive Edition
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Shadows of Doubt.
Reviewers of Shadows of Doubt cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with Shadows of Doubt.
Gamedec is a single-player cyberpunk isometric RPG. You are a game detective, who solves crimes inside virtual worlds. Use your wits to gather info from your witnesses and suspects, getting to the bottom of deceptive schemes. The game continually adapts to your decisions and never judges.
Sinking Island
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Shadows of Doubt.
Reviewers of Shadows of Doubt cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure with Shadows of Doubt.
Walter Jones, a billionaire had planned on opening up a resort for the rich and famous, but was killed before his dream could be achieved. It's up to Detective Jack Norm to crack the case by interviewing the people on Sinking Island to get valuable clues. A game from Benoit Sokal.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Shadows of Doubt at current Steam store prices.
Garry's Mod
WHY THIS
Priced ~80% under Shadows of Doubt on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Shadows of Doubt.
Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.
Lethal Company
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Shadows of Doubt on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Shadows of Doubt.
A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.
Left 4 Dead 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Shadows of Doubt on Steam right now. Shares Action with Shadows of Doubt.
Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.
People Playground
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Shadows of Doubt on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Shadows of Doubt.
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.
Fallout: New Vegas
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Shadows of Doubt on Steam right now. Shares Action and RPG with Shadows of Doubt.
Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Doki Doki Literature Club!
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Shadows of Doubt.
The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.
Life is Strange - Episode 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Shadows of Doubt.
Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.
Ultimate Custom Night
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Shadows of Doubt.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
ENA: Dream BBQ
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Shadows of Doubt.
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
Indigo Park: Chapter 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Shadows of Doubt.
Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.
The Looker
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Shadows of Doubt.
You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.
NGU IDLE
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Shadows of Doubt.
NGU Idle is a Free To Play Idle game that's full of weird humor, tons of upgrades and hundreds of hours of content! Try out NGU Idle today and experience the joy of Numbers Going Up!
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Frequently asked about Shadows of Doubt
- Is Shadows of Doubt verified for Steam Deck?
- Yes — Shadows of Doubt is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
- How much does Shadows of Doubt cost?
- Shadows of Doubt is listed on Steam at 24.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Shadows of Doubt?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Shadows of Doubt are Chicago 4th of July, One Way Mirror: AI, Murdered: Soul Suspect.
- Who developed Shadows of Doubt?
- Shadows of Doubt was developed by ColePowered Games and published by Fireshine Games.
imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Shadows of Doubt.
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