Want to play some more interactive adventure games like heavy rain? Then here are some of the most similar ones that are available for to purchase from your nearest store and it provides you with everything that any fan of this particular title in question would want.
1. Fahrenheit:
Fahrenheit Indigo Prophecy is another original release from Quantic Dreams for your Xbox and PS2, so it occupies the official top spot on our list of games similar to heavy rain. It was published in 2005 by Atari and consists of a very intriguing and mysterious story involving a series of killings that are carried out by ordinary people who suddenly become possessed by a paranormal entity, which takes over their bodies and makes them commit murder. There are four characters that you get to play as, where each of them give their own contribution to the story and help to find out the main culprit behind these murders. In the beginning you will be guided as to how to operate your character and interact with people you come in contact with. One of main features you will find in this drama title is the ‘mental health’ meter which appears at the bottom right of your screen. This needs to be constantly checked to know the mental state of your character. There are even many action-packed scenes to keep you entertained throughout and interesting dialogue control choices, where you will literally have to think before you speak.
2. L.A. Noire:
The second option on our list is this thriller pick developed by Team Bondi along with Rockstar, playable on your Xbox and PS3 console. Here you take on the role of a crime detective by name of Cole Phelps, amidst a fabulous setting of the city of Los Angeles in 1947. But behind all the glitz and glamor, this beautiful city is scarred by a violent mix of bloody murders, racketeering and other violent crimes. So now your job is to play the role of an ace investigator and interrogator and gather as much information as possible to succeed to solving cases. Some of the various features that Rockstar is famous for is your character ability to engage in fierce gun battles wherever requires and choice to run on foot or drive vehicles while in travelling to a location, in addition to all this you can test your questioning skills as the amount of information you get will determine of successful you are in closing a case. With the use of MotionScan, an advanced animation technology you can also judge witnesses or suspects by their facial expressions. This will help you a great deal if you want to check whether they are telling the truth or if they if what they are saying seem suspicious.
3. Deadly Premonition:
The next one on our selection of heavy rain alternatives is this famous title published by Ignition entertainment for you Xbox console and a version for your PS3 was also released this year. Deadly Premonition a.k.a Red Seeds Profile takes you to a small town of Greenvale, where you will be playing as an FBI agent by name of Francis York, who comes to investigate the murder of a girl staying over there. Along with its dramatic thriller elements, here you will also find yourself fighting against strange horrific creatures and hunting down a creepy man wearing a red raincoat. You can battle enemies using a variety of melee and ranged weaponry available to purchase at certain shops and stores. Money can be earned by defeating your enemies or completing different side quests given to you by certain characters. The bottom line that this pick will definitely give you an insight of what it is like to live as a criminal investigator, as this title gives you a real-life like feel where you have to eat, sleep, shave and even fill patrol for your vehicle. In addition to taking care of all these minor details you even have to do the proper ‘profiling’ of a town to get an idea of what took place there so that you can solve the main case.
4. Still Life 2:
Still Life 2 is the second installment of the series developed by Gameco Studios for your Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X and has the same mystery and crime elements you will find in most games similar to heavy rain. Agent Victoria McPherson, the same character which you played in the previous version, returns in this sequel to continue her search for the serial killer. The search eventually brings you to Maine where you have track down and the killer’s next victim i.e. a journalist by name of Paloma Hernandez, who is the second playable character featuring in this pick, who the killer has locked up in an shabby looking house. You can control your character by the same simple point and click mechanism used in first one, when you play as Victoria you are mostly investigating and when you control Paloma your main focus is survival. Make sure you use the right items at the right time to ensure the survival of both your characters and concentrate on the dialogue as it can give you subtle hints as to what your next move should be.
Conclusion:
The above four choices are certainly identical to each other in respect to the murder-mystery storylines and some even has similar gameplay aspects. But if you crave more thrills and adventure can also try out The Walking Dead or the upcoming and highly awaited thriller namely Beyond: Two Souls, which will be released on the 8th of October this year.