Games Like Tesla Effect: A Tex Murphy Adventure

It's April 2043 and you- as Tex Murphy, the last of the old-style gumshoes- find yourself racing against time in the most dangerous game of your life. What is the truth behind the rumored UFO crash at Roswell, New Mexico? Why did the military suddenly shut down and seal off the Roswell complex?

Why similar: FMV 38.8% ★, Noir 19.1%, Detective 17.2%, Cyberpunk 7.8%, Adventure 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: This title is the definitive peak of the Tex Murphy series, offering the same FMV-heavy detective gameplay and branching narrative paths.

Enter the virtual world of Under A Killing Moon, where it is December 2042, and you, as Tex Murphy, must stop the forces of evil before they destroy mankind and rob you of your next unemployment check. This thrilling and hilarious adventure is unlike anything you've seen before.

Why similar: FMV 38.7% ★, Noir 24.6%, Detective 16.1%, Cyberpunk 6.3%, Adventure 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: As the first 3D entry in the series, it established the iconic first-person detective exploration and noir atmosphere found in Tesla Effect.

The year is 2033. Your name is Tex Murphy, Private Investigator in San Francisco.

Why similar: FMV 30.9% ★, Noir 20.7%, Detective 19.5%, Cyberpunk 10.1%, Adventure 7%

Why You'll Like It: While older, it provides essential context for Tex's character and the hard-boiled detective tropes he embodies.

The client is drop-dead gorgeous. Her father is just plain dead—of an apparent suicide. She's certain he was murdered and is willing to do anything to prove it.

Why similar: FMV 41.9% ★, Noir 19.9%, Detective 17%, Cyberpunk 7.5%, Adventure 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: This entry continues the high-production FMV tradition and deep mystery-solving that defines the Tex Murphy experience.

Armed with your investigative skills and the tools of the Blade Runner trade, you'll be immersed in a world that lives and breathes around you with breakthrough lighting and visual effects. Your ability to survive will be put to the test in the richest game environment ever created.

Why similar: FMV 33.9% ★, Cyberpunk 14.8%, Detective 14.5%, Noir 14.3%, Dystopian 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: It is the quintessential cyberpunk detective experience, featuring a branching narrative and an atmospheric world that mirrors the tone of Tex Murphy.

The year is 2033. Your name is Tex Murphy, Private Investigator in San Francisco. You've been hired by the beautiful daughter of a university professor to uncover the facts about his death. As you begin your investigation you uncover the deaths of several prominent members of the scientific community.

Why similar: Noir 30.9%, Detective 29.5%, Cyberpunk 17.7%, Adventure 9.1%, Mystery 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: This foundational title introduces the core investigative mechanics and the gritty, noir-inspired world of the Tex Murphy series.

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.

Why similar: Noir 32.3%, Detective 25.3%, Cyberpunk 20.1%, Dystopian 10.5%, Multiple Endings 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: This title perfectly captures the cyberpunk noir aesthetic and investigative gameplay, focusing on solving crimes in a dystopian future.

Spot the lie and beat the liars in 'Contradiction' - the all-video murder mystery adventure!

Why similar: FMV 52.6% ★, Detective 28.9%, Mystery 8.4%, Atmospheric 3.2%, Adventure 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game leans heavily into the FMV detective genre, requiring players to analyze live-action performances to catch suspects in lies.

YOU are a psychiatrist, trying to solve a murder whilst treating the unusual patients of the recently deceased Doctor Dekker. Type a question - patients reply in full screen video and have questions for you too but be careful what you say. Your words determine their eventual fates, and your own!

Why similar: FMV 54% ★, Detective 24.7%, Mystery 8.3%, Multiple Endings 4.1%, Adventure 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: A modern FMV mystery game that captures the investigative spirit of questioning suspects to uncover a dark, unfolding truth.

A murder. A hack. A bombing. All it takes to plunge the solar system into war – unless you do something about it. Help CDI agent Neil Conrad make a string of increasingly difficult decisions in this modern dialog-driven adventure set in a gorgeous 2D sci-fi noir universe.

Why similar: Noir 36.6%, Detective 28.3%, Cyberpunk 22.6%, Multiple Endings 6%, Adventure 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game masterfully blends a sci-fi setting with hard-boiled detective tropes and meaningful, choice-driven consequences.

A moody tale that combines the intrigue and atmosphere of a Raymond Chandler novel or Humphrey Bogart film with classic point-and-click adventure gameplay, Face Noir follows private eye Jack Del Nero as he’s falsely accused of murdering the man who left a little girl in his protection.

Why similar: Noir 55.4%, Detective 22.7%, Adventure 9.8%, Mystery 5%, Point & Click 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A dedicated noir adventure that captures the classic gumshoe detective vibe with a moody, atmospheric setting.

Discover a world where life is cheap, identities are bought & sold, & a quest for redemption can change the fate of a whole galaxy.

Why similar: Noir 38.7%, Cyberpunk 23.8%, Detective 15.1%, Adventure 6.9%, Dystopian 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game delivers a gritty, cyberpunk noir story with a strong emphasis on atmosphere and investigative point-and-click gameplay.

A cyberpunk adventure game from the studio that brought you Gemini Rue and Blackwell! The year is 2087. Genetic engineering is the norm, and an omnipresent AI powers the city. Take control of three citizens of this world as they struggle to understand a deadly conspiracy.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 65%, Adventure 14.8%, Point & Click 8.3%, Sci-fi 3.5%, Mystery 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A dense, cyberpunk adventure that prioritizes investigative puzzle-solving and a complex, multi-layered narrative.

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.

Why similar: Noir 30.3%, Cyberpunk 22.1%, Detective 18%, Mystery 8.3%, Nonlinear 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: This RPG focuses entirely on the detective profession within virtual worlds, emphasizing investigation and player choice over combat.

A first‑person cyberpunk horror detective story set in a decaying, neon‑scarred future. As an Observer who invades minds to hunt for clues, you will sift through corrupted memories to track down a mysterious killer and confront your own dark past.

Why similar: Detective 30.8%, Cyberpunk 29.9%, Dynamic Narration 12.8% ★, Dystopian 9.5%, Surreal 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: It combines a dark, cyberpunk atmosphere with first-person detective work, emphasizing environmental storytelling and mystery.

Whispers of a Machine is a Sci-Fi Nordic Noir that tells the story of Vera, a cybernetically augmented detective in a post-AI world, who investigates a string of murders and unravels a dark conflict over forbidden technology.

Why similar: Detective 30.2%, Noir 23.2%, Cyberpunk 22.3%, Adventure 9%, Mystery 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi detective story that allows players to approach investigations through different psychological lenses, mirroring the detective's intuition.

Become the most celebrated detective of all time: Sherlock Holmes! Use your impressive talents as a detective to solve six thrilling and varied cases: murders, missing persons, spectacular thefts and numerous investigations that sometimes lead you into the realms of the fantastic.

Why similar: Detective 68.3%, Mystery 15.1%, Adventure 9.7%, Atmospheric 3%, Point & Click 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: It offers the most robust detective investigation mechanics, requiring players to gather clues and make deductions to solve complex cases.

From the makers of the 2012 Game of the Year: The Walking Dead, comes a thriller based on the award-winning Fables comic books. As Bigby Wolf you will discover that a brutal, bloody murder is just a taste of things to come in a game series where your every decision can have enormous consequences.

Why similar: Detective 35.9%, Noir 33.9%, Multiple Endings 7.7%, Adventure 7%, Mystery 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: This noir-inspired detective story features deep character interactions and critical choices that influence the outcome of the investigation.

2064: Read Only Memories is a cyberpunk point-and-click adventure set in Neo-San Francisco. Team up with Turing, the world's first sapient machine, to unravel a conspiracy that threatens to shake an entire society

Why similar: Noir 46%, Cyberpunk 32%, Multiple Endings 7.5%, Adventure 4.7%, Atmospheric 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A cyberpunk adventure that focuses on narrative and character-driven mystery within a vibrant, futuristic city.

A steampunk-ish detective adventure from the creator of A Golden Wake and Shardlight! Can you help private investigator Miles Fordham find justice for his clients and track down his partner's killer before his entire world comes apart?

Why similar: Detective 37.7%, Noir 33.4%, Mystery 12.9%, Adventure 6.9%, Point & Click 4%

Why You'll Like It: A steampunk-inspired detective adventure that focuses on gathering evidence and making deductions without traditional inventory puzzles.

From multi-award winning Revolution comes ‘Beyond a Steel Sky’, a groundbreaking 3D adventure thriller, set in an AI-driven future. Subvert the world, hack the systems and solve dark conspiracies to uncover the devastating truth.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 42.3%, Dystopian 18.1%, Mystery 12.6%, Adventure 10.8%, Point & Click 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a humorous yet compelling cyberpunk mystery with a focus on environmental interaction and puzzle-solving.

Chinatown Detective Agency is a cybernoir point and click adventure blending stunning retro design with innovative mechanics. Play as Amira Darma, an ex-cop who has just opened her own detective agency. Choose your clients, travel around the world and solve dangerous cases using real world research.

Why similar: Noir 30.2%, Detective 25.7%, Cyberpunk 18.3%, Dystopian 7.7%, Mystery 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game requires real-world research and careful investigation to solve cases, capturing the methodical nature of a private eye.

Life has ceased. Man is but a myth. And now, even the machines have begun to fail. Lead Horatio Nullbuilt and his sarcastic sidekick Crispin on a journey through the crumbling world of Primordia, facing malfunctioning robots, ancient secrets, and an implacable, power-hungry foe.

Why similar: Noir 30.5%, Cyberpunk 23.7%, Adventure 11.5%, Dystopian 8.6%, Point & Click 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: This post-apocalyptic adventure features a robot protagonist in a decaying world, focusing on mystery and environmental storytelling.

Tails Noir is a post-noir narrative adventure. Become raccoon private eye Howard Lotor and explore dystopian Vancouver inhabited by animals as you uncover a deeply personal story of change and transformation.

Why similar: Noir 33.6%, Detective 29.3%, Dystopian 10.7%, Mystery 8.9%, Cinematic 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish, pixel-art noir detective game that explores themes of social inequality in a dystopian, anthropomorphic city.

Experience a Narrative Adventure where your choices and character growth truly matter. As a member of a 1793 secret society, live a tale of intrigue and manipulation on the hunt for your missing mother.

Why similar: Detective 59.9%, Adventure 15.8%, Mystery 15%, Multiple Endings 4.8%, Atmospheric 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy mystery game that uses a unique social influence system to simulate the detective's role in high-stakes investigations.

Welcome to a world of intrigue and suspicion. Where humans and robots contend with escalating tensions and mutual distrust. And where gangster felines scheme their way to the top of the food chain. Welcome to the Tales of the Neon Sea!

Why similar: Noir 27.1%, Detective 23.7%, Cyberpunk 23.4%, Dystopian 10.1%, Surreal 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A cyberpunk adventure that features a detective protagonist solving puzzles and mysteries in a beautifully realized futuristic city.

A woman is interviewed seven times by the police. Search the video database and explore hundreds of authentic clips to discover her story in this groundbreaking and award winning narrative game.

Why similar: FMV 57.9% ★, Detective 31.4%, Nonlinear 7.8%, Point & Click 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A revolutionary FMV-based investigation game that tasks the player with piecing together a mystery through fragmented video clips.

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.

Why similar: Detective 57.3%, Noir 21%, Mystery 10.9%, Adventure 7%, Atmospheric 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: This supernatural detective game focuses on gathering clues and uncovering the truth behind a murder from a unique perspective.

1924. Private Investigator Pierce is sent to look into the tragic death of the Hawkins family. Plunge into a world of creeping madness and cosmic horror. Cryptic clues, shadowy figures, and pure terror bar your way as you fight to retain your sanity and solve an otherworldly mystery.

Why similar: Detective 59.9%, Mystery 15.1%, Adventure 10.6%, Atmospheric 7.2%, First-Person 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A detective-focused mystery game that emphasizes investigation and sanity management within a dark, atmospheric setting.

Revisit of one of adventure gaming’s greatest classics by master storyteller Jane Jensen! Struggling bookstore owner Gabriel Knight investigates the sinister Voodoo Murders in New Orleans, discovering the secrets of his family history and unfolding his destiny in this tale of horror and suspense.

Why similar: Detective 35.6%, Mystery 27.4%, Adventure 22.4%, Point & Click 11.2%, Atmospheric 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic detective adventure that excels at building a deep, researched mystery with a strong, cynical protagonist.

Play as Tristan and solve puzzles to recover human consciousnesses in the year 2071. Investigate environments, uncover secrets, and make choices that affect the ending. Explore a neon-noir world with a low poly aesthetic inspired by the 90s.

Why similar: Noir 36.4%, Cyberpunk 23.8%, Detective 16.4%, Cinematic 6.6%, Adventure 4.9%

Tails Noir: Prologue is the first act of a post-noir narrative adventure. Become raccoon private eye Howard Lotor and explore dystopian Vancouver inhabited by animals as you uncover a deeply personal story of change and transformation.

Why similar: Noir 39.5%, Detective 27.4%, Adventure 12.8%, Dystopian 5.1%, Indie 4.7%

The original first‑person cyberpunk horror detective tale set in a decaying, neon‑scarred future. As an Observer who invades minds to hunt for clues, you will sift through corrupted memories to track down a mysterious killer and confront your own dark past.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 50.7%, Detective 23.2%, Dystopian 9.7%, Atmospheric 4.7%, First-Person 4.3%

Become the greatest detective of all time in The Testament of Sherlock Holmes, a twisting, turning investigation game set in a faithfully-reproduced London of 1898. As Sherlock Holmes, you must find clues, interrogate suspects and unveil a mystery in a story full of twists!

Why similar: Detective 65.9%, Adventure 13.9%, Mystery 13%, Point & Click 4.5%, First-Person 1.6%

The Secret of Retropolis is a VR narrative game of a new kind, a blend of classic point-and-click adventure with immersive cinematography. Embody the witty protagonist of a film noir plot. Meet unforgettable characters. Solve puzzles. Lose yourself in the retro-futuristic atmosphere.

Why similar: Noir 38.1%, Detective 29.8%, Cyberpunk 10.8%, Dynamic Narration 6.7% ★, Adventure 5.1%

Step into the mind of John Morley, a 1940s detective on his final case. Explore shadowed places long forgotten by time, and piece together crime scenes in a narrative adventure steeped in mystery, unexpected twists, and a truth buried for decades.

Why similar: Noir 41.4%, Detective 32.6%, Mystery 10.1%, Adventure 6.6%, First-Person 5.3%

The Shapeshifting Detective is a supernatural murder mystery FMV game where you play as a detective who can shapeshift into other characters, allowing you to unlock secret conversations and private encounters.

Why similar: FMV 65% ★, Detective 23.2%, Adventure 5.3%, Mystery 4.7%, Indie 1.7%

Bear With Me is an episodic noir adventure game. Amber is trying to find her missing brother while being aided by her trusty teddy, Ted E. Bear.

Why similar: Noir 57%, Detective 22.7%, Mystery 6.4%, Adventure 3.9%, Atmospheric 3.6%

After returning to the quiet streets of Paris to pursue a life of painting, Gus Macpherson could not escape his true art…

Why similar: Noir 32.6%, Detective 31.8%, Adventure 12.7%, Mystery 11.8%, Point & Click 5.9%

Join Dangeresque, the world's greatest private eye/crooked cop, as he puzzles his way through 3 bite-sized roomisodes in this classic-style point n' click adventure.

Why similar: Detective 31.1%, Noir 30.3%, Adventure 13.8%, Mystery 10.1%, Comedy 7.2%

Having lost everything, a retired, hardboiled detective, John Cooper, must take his last case to find a missing upper-class girl among the lowest parts of the dystopian city-planet Terrahive. Choose your unique path in this atmospheric narrative future-noir thriller.

Why similar: Noir 33.1%, Detective 24.4%, Cyberpunk 21.2%, Dystopian 7%, Multiple Endings 5.1%

Chapter Two of The Journey Down, a classic point-and-click saga with an Afro-Caribbean vibe. Get ready to embark on an epic journey of brain-teasing adventure!

Why similar: Noir 53.8%, Detective 23%, Adventure 6%, Atmospheric 5.4%, Surreal 4.9%

Set during a pandemic lockdown in France, The World After is a FMV adventure game experience that tells the story of a man who tries to uncover the truth behind his strange nightmares and the mystery of the village he's living in.

Why similar: FMV 65.2% ★, Mystery 10.7%, Multiple Endings 5.8%, Cinematic 5.7%, Adventure 3.4%

The Detail, a crime noir adventure in a modern American city. This is a city where cases matter, clearance rates matter, and on a good day even justice matters.

Why similar: Noir 31.3%, Adventure 28.4%, Detective 26.1%, Point & Click 14.2%

Grab your trench coat, tune your sixth sense and join the Darkside Division as they investigate the outright bizarre, the downright dangerous and the confusing cases of Twin Lakes. Flesh-hungry tentacles, mafian zombies, and the occasional missing sock are no match for The Darkside Detective.

Why similar: Detective 56.6%, Mystery 16.9%, Adventure 9.5%, Comedy 8.6%, Point & Click 5.8%

Delouse your room with sage and pack up your travel-sized ouija board, it’s time to re-enter Twin Lakes - America’s 34th most haunted city. Join Detective McQueen as he puzzles his way through 9 chilling cases, risking life and pixelated limb to solve the macabre mysteries that plague the poor town.

Why similar: Detective 54.4%, Mystery 17.7%, Comedy 9.6%, Adventure 7%, Atmospheric 5.9%

Solve intricate puzzles to activate Nikola Tesla's creations, restore Wardenclyffe Tower, and unlock hidden devices in his New York lab. Explore the Chicago World's Fair in this mind-bending puzzle adventure.

Why similar: Detective 52.7%, Mystery 20.1%, Adventure 9.8%, First-Person 5.9%, Atmospheric 5.8%

Blues and Bullets is a dark and violent crime thriller. Set in an alternative Eliot Ness & Al Capone story, Blues and Bullets blends a stunning script with detective work to deliver an amazing interactive experience.

Why similar: Noir 42.4%, Detective 32.3%, Mystery 6.7%, Adventure 6%, Cinematic 5.1%

Lacuna: Prologue tasks you – CDI agent Neil Conrad – with investigating the murder of a high-profile victim whose death could plunge the solar system into war. Solve the first in a series of cases that lead you ever deeper into the conspiracy at the core of this captivating 2D sci-fi noir adventure.

Why similar: Noir 37.1%, Detective 28.8%, Cyberpunk 20.3%, Multiple Endings 6%, Adventure 5.2%

When the truth is buried, go underground. Step into this new take on text-based adventure from the award-winning team behind Thomas Was Alone and Volume. A short story that hands you the fate of the world above, as a detective looking for answers on the Subsurface Circular.

Why similar: Noir 31.9%, Detective 29.4%, Cyberpunk 15.8%, Mystery 9.1%, Cinematic 5%

Step into the shoes of Alfred Fox, a private eye with a knack for getting into trouble, and confront the danger looming over your old flame, Barbara Le Purr. Using your own intuition and wide investigation techniques you will follow the intrigue and face many, sometimes deadly, consequences.

Why similar: Noir 43.3%, Detective 33%, Mystery 9.7%, Adventure 8.2%, Point & Click 3.3%

In Thimbleweed Park, a dead body is the least of your problems. Switch between five playable characters to uncover the surreal secrets of this strange town in a modern mystery adventure game from the creators of Monkey Island and Maniac Mansion. The deeper you go, the weirder it gets.

Why similar: Detective 25.1%, Adventure 24.2%, Noir 14.5%, Point & Click 12.2%, Mystery 9.8%

Russell Stone is a Jewish Rabbi at a poor synagogue in New York City. He is a devout man with a problem. Membership is way down and he lacks the funds to keep his synagogue open. Things are looking very bleak, and he has grown progressively more cynical and bitter with the passage of time.

Why similar: Noir 58.6%, Adventure 14.7%, Detective 9.8%, Point & Click 8.4%, Mystery 4.7%

Join the District Crime Agency in this isometric, modern noir deduction thriller. Explore crime scenes in complex dioramas, organize your evidence effectively, and blur the lines between right and wrong to present your case. Do you have what it takes to be a real detective?

Why similar: Noir 38.4%, Detective 35.1%, Mystery 9%, Adventure 7.3%, Indie 3.3%

After being abducted by brutal soldiers and his kinfolk butchered, Robert Foster finds himself in Union City - a vast metropolis under the tyranny of a fascist AI. Alone, save for the circuit board of his best friend, Foster must discover the sinister truth - and why they specifically came for him.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 51.1%, Dystopian 24%, Adventure 11.6%, Point & Click 6.3%, Sci-fi 3.8%

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.

Why similar: Detective 26.3%, Cyberpunk 25.6%, Noir 23.3%, Mystery 8%, Adventure 5.7%

You are the one and only Duck Detective, a depressed and recently divorced duck who must quack the case. Inspect evidence, make de-duck-tions, and solve this no-murder mystery!

Why similar: Noir 39.6%, Detective 38.1%, Mystery 10.1%, Adventure 6.8%, Point & Click 2.5%

Action-adventure + Third person shooter. The year is 2042, the near future, the gloomy world of cyberpunk will offer you the role of detective Foz. Random circumstances drag the hero into a showdown between gangs and corporations, where he has to make a choice on whose side he is.

Why similar: Noir 48.8%, Cyberpunk 26.4%, Dystopian 14.8%, Adventure 5.3%, Atmospheric 4.6%

Set in the '90s, Kathy Rain tells the story of a strong-willed journalism major who has to come to terms with her troubled past as she investigates the mysterious death of her recently deceased grandfather.

Why similar: Point & Click 82.1%, Detective 7.4%, Noir 4.4%, Mystery 3%, Adventure 2.4%

Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.

Why similar: Detective 55.4%, Mystery 17.7%, Noir 10%, Atmospheric 4.3%, First-Person 3%