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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.
What players say
Steam review score and the most-helpful voices, which may include critical ones. Data as of 2026-05-20.
What reviewers agree on
27 of the 104 reviews raise this.
“A masterpiece, the likes of which we will never see again, though some missions are better than others the quality of the gameplay rarely has low points which make you want to put the game down. Yes it is rockstar so…”
“Good game I would recommend playing it with a Playstation or a Xbox controller instead of keyboard and mouse since the game seems to have a couple issues with keyboard and mouse but apart from that the game is amazing…”
“Such a underrated gem. Awesome characters and peak story. Loved every bit of it. Getting 100% completion was fun as well. Highly Recommend.”
27 of the 104 reviews raise this.
“A masterpiece, the likes of which we will never see again, though some missions are better than others the quality of the gameplay rarely has low points which make you want to put the game down. Yes it is rockstar so…”
“Good game I would recommend playing it with a Playstation or a Xbox controller instead of keyboard and mouse since the game seems to have a couple issues with keyboard and mouse but apart from that the game is amazing…”
“It can feel a bit overwhelming at first and takes some time to get used to. Once you get into it, it works well for a more laid-back experience. That said, it’s disappointing that there’s no real option to explore or…”
23 of the 104 reviews raise this.
“A masterpiece, the likes of which we will never see again, though some missions are better than others the quality of the gameplay rarely has low points which make you want to put the game down. Yes it is rockstar so…”
“This is a very old port of an otherwise good game, but the reality at hand is that this port on Steam is in a horrendous state and has game breaking bugs in some way or another you will likely encounter regardless of…”
“[h1] [b] Masterpeice Detective Game Ever Made! [/b] [/h1] [i] [b] It's been 84 YEARS [/b] [/i] meme perfectly explains this game. Even though it is not that BIG game it most definitely feels like one, which is good…”
6 of the 104 reviews raise this.
“[h1] [b] Masterpeice Detective Game Ever Made! [/b] [/h1] [i] [b] It's been 84 YEARS [/b] [/i] meme perfectly explains this game. Even though it is not that BIG game it most definitely feels like one, which is good…”
“---{ Graphics }--- ☐ You forget what reality is ☐ Beautiful ☐ Good ☑️ Decent ☐ Bad ☐ Don‘t look too long at it ☐ MS-DOS ---{ Gameplay }--- ☑️ Very good ☐ Good ☐ It's just gameplay ☐ Mehh ☐ Watch paint dry instead ☐ Just…”
“+Ballsy noir plot that cant be made in the big 2026+ +Interesting cases to solve. They can be nice brainteasers if you actually try to solve them without cheating +Memorable characters +That mo-cap tech works well with…”
3 of the 104 reviews raise this.
“My bf saw the game went on sale, knew I wouldn't shut up about it, and got it for me. I've already gotten to homicide again and I'm reminded with each case I replay just how much this game means to me. 20/10, please do…”
“This is one of the best police games I have ever played. This game is so fun and exciting and I can't wait to play it again.”
“literally the best game ever as someone who doesnt like violently flashy games and more interested in brilliant story progression and lore/atmosphere of the game. also very historically accurate to the times of the…”
16 of the 104 reviews raise this · 12 of them still recommend the game.
“Replayed on April 2026: Haven't played this since I was in high school, so decided to do another playthrough on the PS5 after all these years. And I have to say, it's really not as good as I remember it to be. There's…”
“It can feel a bit overwhelming at first and takes some time to get used to. Once you get into it, it works well for a more laid-back experience. That said, it’s disappointing that there’s no real option to explore or…”
“This is a very old port of an otherwise good game, but the reality at hand is that this port on Steam is in a horrendous state and has game breaking bugs in some way or another you will likely encounter regardless of…”
6 of the 104 reviews raise this · 4 of them still recommend the game.
“It's REAAALLYY slow-paced and takes a long time for the actual plot to get going, but I still enjoyed it. The post-credits scene was a nice bow to tie everything together. Have to install a patch to get the game…”
“its a great noire game but ending sucks.”
“nice gameplay. Great buildup. ♥♥♥♥ ending”
6 of the 104 reviews raise this · 6 of them still recommend the game.
“It's REAAALLYY slow-paced and takes a long time for the actual plot to get going, but I still enjoyed it. The post-credits scene was a nice bow to tie everything together. Have to install a patch to get the game…”
“Good game I would recommend playing it with a Playstation or a Xbox controller instead of keyboard and mouse since the game seems to have a couple issues with keyboard and mouse but apart from that the game is amazing…”
“This is a very old port of an otherwise good game, but the reality at hand is that this port on Steam is in a horrendous state and has game breaking bugs in some way or another you will likely encounter regardless of…”
6 of the 104 reviews raise this · 4 of them still recommend the game.
“They added DRM and 3rd party launcher after the fact. Constantly lose save data, have played the first few desks several times and yet never able to beat the game because all my saves get deleted. Just sail the seas for…”
“Why the hell it DOES NOT SAVE MY GAME EVEN IF IT SAYS IT IS SAVING??? I am starting from the Buyer Beware mission every time.”
“Interesting game overall, face animation is, indeed, very detailed. The unlocking of cars and landmarks is purely for achievements, not bringing much interest. Some mechanics aren't quite intuitive and some racist &…”
5 of the 104 reviews raise this · 3 of them still recommend the game.
“It's REAAALLYY slow-paced and takes a long time for the actual plot to get going, but I still enjoyed it. The post-credits scene was a nice bow to tie everything together. Have to install a patch to get the game…”
“Game will never start never buy this waste of money and the hour counter wont stop so you can never get a refund”
“This is a very old port of an otherwise good game, but the reality at hand is that this port on Steam is in a horrendous state and has game breaking bugs in some way or another you will likely encounter regardless of…”
Counted across 104 English reviews, sampled to match this game's 85.9% positive rating · as of 2026-05-20
“Great writing. Everyone is racist, homophobic, or misogynistic. Even the main character and the player.”
— a player, Steam review · 18 hrs played“First playthrough review time. L.A. Noire is an action-adventure game set in 1940s Los Angeles, where you play as a police detective. The main focus is on solving crimes by investigating scenes, collecting clues, and questioning people. There are also chases, fights, and…”
— a player, Steam review · 54 hrs played“L.A. Noire is one of those games that really stands out for doing something different, even years after its release. It blends detective work and a cinematic presentation in a way that still feels unique today. The strongest part of the game is its authentic atmosphere. The…”
— a player, Steam review · 48 hrs playedPlayer activity
Monthly average concurrent players. Live count fetched 2026-07-23 23:40 UTC · history via SteamCharts.
Achievement stats
Global completion rates across all Steam players — a data view of how far people actually get. Source: Steam official stats · as of 2026-07-25.
Price tracking
US-region pricing (USD), sampled twice daily by our own tracker since 2026-07-11. Steam prices vary by region — always confirm your local price on Steam.
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Screenshots
Official Steam store screenshots — click any shot to enlarge.
Facts & details
From the Steam store record, snapshot 2026-05-20.
| Genres | Adventure, Strategy |
| Player tags | Detective · Crime · Open World · Noir · Adventure · Story Rich · Mystery · Investigation · Third Person · Singleplayer · Cinematic · Action (SteamSpy community voting) |
| Features | Single-player · Steam Achievements · Partial Controller Support |
| Languages | English * , French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish - Spain * |
| Achievements | 60 |
| Estimated owners | 2,000,000 – 5,000,000 (SteamSpy) |
| Official site | http://www.rockstargames.com/lanoire/agegate/ref/?redirect= |
Minimum system requirements (PC)
OS: Windows 10 64-Bit Processor: Intel CPUs - Dual Core 2.2 GHz to Quad Core 3.2GHz; AMD CPUS - Dual Core 2.4Ghz to Quad Core 3.2Ghz Memory: 2GB to 8GB Hard Drive: 16GB Available Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT 512MB to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 1536MB or Radeon HD3000 512MB to Radeon HD 6850 1024MB Sound Card: 100% DirectX 9 compatible Initial activation requires internet connection and Rockstar Social Club (13+ to register); software installation required including Sony DADC SecuROM; DirectX, and Microsoft’s Windows .NET Framework, and Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 SP1 Redistributable Package (x86