The Best Crime Games for Xbox Series X

Update : DETECTIVE - The Motel added at rank #18.
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Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name (2023)

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80
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PC Windows Xbox Series X/s Playstation 4 Playstation 5 Xbox One Xbox Series X

Step into the shadowy world of 'Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name' and shape the legacy of a legend. Engage in intense combat with a thrilling narrative, dive into rich side quests, and revel in the emotional journey. Experience a game where every punch tells a story and every choice carves your path in the underworld!


What we like:
  • Refined combat system
  • Engaging side content
  • Powerful storytelling
  • New dynamic characters
  • Exciting mini-games
What could be improved:
  • Lacks New Game+ option
  • Shorter gameplay duration

  • fight
  • brawler
  • crime
  • combat
  • drama
  • rpg
  • battle
  • narrative
  • japanese
  • open-world
  • action
  • arcade
  • classic
  • beat-em-up
  • golf

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The Big Con (2021)

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Xbox One Xbox Series X PC Windows Playstation 5 Playstation 4

Step into the '90s with The Big Con, a thrilling adventure where you, as a teenage con artist, embark on a hilarious road trip to save your family's video store. Engage in pickpocketing, daring heists, and swindling strangers while navigating disguises and lockpicking. With a nostalgic setting and a comedic coming-of-age story, this game is a must-play!


What we like:
  • Unique '90s art style
  • Hilarious and real characters
  • Rewarding gameplay
  • Plenty of content
  • Active developers
What could be improved:
  • Minor bugs and gameplay issues
  • Occasional technical issues
  • Simple story
  • Repetitive pick-pocketing gameplay

  • crime
  • cross-country
  • adventure
  • furby
  • corn
  • heist
  • rich
  • light-hearted
  • funny
  • colourful
  • narrative
  • classic
  • isometric
  • starbucks
  • crime-fuelled

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Nobody Wants to Die (2024)

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80
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PC Windows Xbox Series X/s Xbox One Xbox Series X Playstation 5 j

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.


  • detective
  • crime
  • cyberpunk
  • off-the-book
  • dystopian
  • thriller
  • narrative
  • rich
  • future-noir
  • trial-and-error
  • mystery
  • gothic-noir
  • far-future

4

As Dusk Falls (2022)

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PC Windows j IOS iPhone Android Playstation 4 Playstation 5 Xbox Series X Xbox One

As Dusk Falls is an interactive narrative adventure game that follows the story of several protagonists, offering immense replayability with its range of choice and consequence. It combines point and click with dynamic action sequences while also tracking players' styles and awarding them cards based on their choices.


What we like:
  • Professional actors portray characters with complete backstories
  • Two unique features (group entertainment mode and broadcast mode)
  • Captivating soundtrack
  • Stop-motion graphics style
  • Excellent voice acting
  • Meaningful choices with varied consequences
What could be improved:
  • Lack of control over some elements of the story
  • Some aspects can feel repetitive after multiple playthroughs

  • drama
  • narrative
  • interactive
  • crime
  • quick-time-event
  • choices
  • multiplayer
  • book
  • cooperative
  • story
  • novel

5

Thief Simulator 2 (2023)

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PC Windows Xbox One Android Xbox Series X Playstation 5

The door to your robber’s career is waiting! Just crowbar the lock off and force your way through the threshold. Learn skills, collect tools and become a master of the thieving trade!


  • simulation
  • crime
  • heist
  • thief
  • roam
  • driving
  • stealth
  • hacking
  • plan
  • walking-simulator
  • free
  • robbery
  • open-world
  • tier
  • first-person

6

Gotham Knights (2022)

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70
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Xbox Series X Xbox One PC Windows Playstation 5

Gotham Knights follows Batman's allies as they come together to investigate The Court of Owls, a secret society of Gotham's rich and famous. You can explore the open-world, play as any of the four characters - Nightwing, Batgirl, Robin and Red Hood - and battle against Gotham's deadliest villains.


What we like:
  • Fast and responsive combat
  • Multiple playable characters
  • Engaging narrative
  • Gorgeous open world
  • Variety of patrol objectives
What could be improved:
  • Early game travel is time consuming
  • Gear system lacks depth
  • Limited co-op options

  • open-world
  • cooperative
  • stealth
  • superhero
  • crime
  • fight
  • rpg
  • combat
  • crafting
  • action
  • brawler

7

Master Detective Archives: Rain Code (2023)

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Nintendo Switch Playstation 5 Xbox Series X j PC Windows

Master Detective Archives: Rain Code is a visually stunning and engaging mystery adventure game that combines Danganronpa's art style with a noir atmosphere. Solve murder mysteries in the rain-soaked city of Kanai Ward, accompanied by a mischievous ghost partner. Uncover clues, examine evidence, and unravel unexpected twists in this standout experience. A must-play for fans of the genre.


What we like:
  • Visually stunning
  • Engaging gameplay
  • Unexpected twists
  • Colorful cast of characters
What could be improved:
  • Some underwhelming chapters

  • visual-novel
  • mystery
  • detective
  • crime
  • mystery-solving
  • must-play
  • narrative
  • dungeon
  • visual-novel-type
  • input
  • hyper-colourful
  • detective-in-training
  • neon
  • abstract
  • surreal

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RoboCop: Rogue City (2023)

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PC Windows (Mac OS) Playstation 5 Xbox Series X Xbox One

Become the legendary part man, part machine, all cop hero and deliver justice in Old Detroit.


  • shooter
  • first-person
  • crime
  • fps
  • satire
  • dystopian
  • cover
  • gore
  • action

9

Crime Boss: Rockay City (2023)

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PC Windows Xbox One Xbox Series X Playstation 5

Welcome to the 90’s Rockay City! Heist, loot and shoot your way to the top of the criminal underworld! Build your criminal empire in the singleplayer rogue-lite campaign or put together a crew with your friends in action-packed co-op multiplayer heists!


  • crime
  • shooter
  • heist
  • first-person
  • rogue-like
  • cooperative
  • stealth
  • fps

10

Forest Grove (2023)

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Xbox Series X Xbox One PC Windows

In Forest Grove, a teenage heiress has gone missing. Foul play is suspected. Uncover a cast of characters, collect evidence, and find the truth in this futuristic detective game!


  • detective
  • silent
  • mystery
  • protagonist
  • crime
  • lore
  • nonlinear
  • investigation
  • logic
  • crime-fighting
  • walking-simulator
  • immersive
  • exploration
  • drama
  • story

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