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50 Great Games Like Shadows of Doubt

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Shadows of Doubt is an open-world detective game set in a fully simulated city of crime and corruption. You explore the city to discover criminality, find clues, solve crimes and earn money to fund bringing a serial killer to justice. It stands out for every citizen having a life of their own, and the slow detailed work of following clues around the open world to solve crimes one piece of evidence at a time.

Unfortunately, Shadows of Doubt is not available on Android, Mac, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S or iOS. However, we recommend the following games that offer a similar experience or theme:

Shadows of Doubt

Game Details

Release Date: 24/04/2023

Out Now: PC

Expected Content Rating: PEGI 12

Skill Rating: 10+ year-olds

Players: 1

Genres: Adventure, Simulation (Action, Brain Game, Communication, Puzzle and Stealth)

Components: 3D First-Person, Blocks and Open World

Developer: Cole Jefferies (@ColeJefferies)

Costs: Purchase cost

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50 Great Games Like Shadows of Doubt

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