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 17.3%, Cyberpunk 7.8%, Adventure 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: This classic entry in the series perfectly captures the FMV-heavy detective gameplay and noir atmosphere that defines the Tex Murphy experience.

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 38.6% ★, Noir 24.6%, Detective 16.1%, Cyberpunk 6.3%, Adventure 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: As a foundational title in the series, it offers the same blend of first-person exploration and FMV mystery-solving found in the seed game.

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 33.8% ★, Cyberpunk 14.9%, Detective 14.5%, Noir 14.4%, Dystopian 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: This iconic cyberpunk detective game shares the same dystopian, noir-drenched atmosphere and investigation-heavy gameplay mechanics.

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 64.8% ★, Detective 23.4%, Adventure 5.4%, Mystery 4.8%, Indie 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: This modern FMV title leans heavily into the interactive mystery genre, requiring players to interview suspects and uncover secrets through live-action footage.

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%, Adventure 3.2%, Atmospheric 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: An excellent FMV mystery game that focuses on detective work and identifying inconsistencies in witness testimonies.

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: A direct continuation of the Tex Murphy saga that maintains the series' signature FMV aesthetic and hard-boiled detective tone.

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 38.6%, Cyberpunk 23.8%, Detective 15.2%, Adventure 7%, Dystopian 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty cyberpunk point-and-click adventure that captures the same sense of isolation and mystery found in post-apocalyptic noir.

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 54.1% ★, Detective 24.7%, Mystery 8.3%, Multiple Endings 4%, Adventure 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: This FMV-based psychological mystery game forces players to act as a detective interviewing patients to solve a complex case.

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 27.3%, Detective 24%, Cyberpunk 21.8%, Mystery 7.9%, Nonlinear 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A cyberpunk detective RPG that emphasizes choice and consequence, mirroring the branching narrative paths of the Tex Murphy games.

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 36.5%, Detective 28.4%, Cyberpunk 22.6%, Multiple Endings 6%, Adventure 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly blends a futuristic cyberpunk setting with a classic noir detective story and meaningful player choices.

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 14.9%, Point & Click 8.3%, Sci-fi 3.5%, Mystery 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a rich, immersive cyberpunk world filled with complex investigations and a strong noir-inspired narrative.

Disco Elysium - The Final Cut is a groundbreaking role playing game. You’re a detective with a unique skill system at your disposal and a whole city to carve your path across. Interrogate unforgettable characters, crack murders or take bribes. Become a hero or an absolute disaster of a human being.

Why similar: Detective 47.7%, Noir 33.9%, Surreal 5.7%, Atmospheric 4.3%, Adventure 4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers the deepest hard-boiled detective narrative in gaming, matching the cynical, world-weary tone of Tex Murphy.

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 7.4%, Adventure 4.8%, Atmospheric 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A dialogue-heavy cyberpunk adventure that focuses on investigation and uncovering a deep-seated conspiracy.

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: This title excels at the investigative process, tasking players with gathering clues and making deductions in a realistic detective setting.

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 65.8%, Adventure 14%, Mystery 13%, Point & Click 4.5%, First-Person 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic detective adventure that focuses on puzzle-solving and investigation within a dark, atmospheric setting.

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: A modern detective game that emphasizes research and investigation, capturing the feeling of being a private investigator in a complex city.

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 42.4%, Dystopian 18.1%, Mystery 12.6%, Adventure 10.9%, Point & Click 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: This cyberpunk adventure features a compelling mystery and a world that feels both dystopian and full of character.

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 23.3%, Cyberpunk 22.3%, Adventure 9%, Mystery 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi detective adventure that features a strong protagonist and a focus on solving crimes in a futuristic society.

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 58.2% ★, Detective 31.3%, Nonlinear 7.7%, Point & Click 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A groundbreaking FMV mystery game that tasks the player with acting as a detective to piece together a fragmented narrative.

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 31.9%, Adventure 12.7%, Mystery 11.7%, Point & Click 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic detective mystery that leans into the noir aesthetic and focuses on the methodical gathering of evidence.

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 23.8%, Adventure 11.6%, Dystopian 8.6%, Point & Click 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A post-apocalyptic adventure that shares the desolate, atmospheric world-building found in the Tex Murphy universe.

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 55.3%, Detective 22.7%, Adventure 9.8%, Mystery 5%, Point & Click 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A dedicated noir detective game that captures the classic tropes of the genre through its setting and narrative style.

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 42.3%, Detective 32.3%, Mystery 6.7%, Adventure 6.1%, Cinematic 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: An episodic noir detective game that features a dark, gritty atmosphere and a strong focus on narrative choices.

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%, Detective 7.4%, Noir 4.4%, Mystery 3%, Adventure 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: A detective-focused adventure that captures the essence of a noir mystery through a compelling, character-driven story.

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 37.8%, Noir 33.4%, Mystery 12.8%, Adventure 6.9%, Point & Click 4%

Why You'll Like It: A detective adventure that allows for multiple ways to solve cases, emphasizing player agency and narrative investigation.

Late Shift is a high stakes FMV crime thriller. Forced into a brutal London heist, your choices matter in this interactive cinematic experience with adaptable storylines that lead to one of seven conclusions. Your decisions are you.

Why similar: FMV 87.7% ★, Multiple Endings 6.2%, Adventure 3.7%, Cinematic 1.2%, Indie 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: A high-stakes FMV thriller that emphasizes player choice and cinematic pacing, echoing the interactive nature of FMV adventures.

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%, Detective 23.7%, Cyberpunk 23.5%, Dystopian 10%, Surreal 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A cyberpunk detective game that emphasizes exploration and puzzle-solving in a beautifully realized urban environment.

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 56.7%, Mystery 16.9%, Adventure 9.5%, Comedy 8.5%, Point & Click 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A charming yet mysterious detective game that focuses on investigation and supernatural occurrences.

Harebrained Schemes' biggest Shadowrun game to date, and the definitive Shadowrun RPG experience available on PC. Now a standalone title with tons of new content & improvements!

Why similar: Cyberpunk 85.9%, Adventure 5.5%, Sci-fi 3.3%, Atmospheric 3.2%, Indie 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a deep, investigative cyberpunk experience with a strong focus on world-building and narrative depth.

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 36.3%, Cyberpunk 23.8%, Detective 16.4%, Cinematic 6.6%, Adventure 4.9%

The Bunker is an award-winning interactive psychological horror movie. You are John, born underground the day the bombs fell, now alone and trying to survive. But when an alarm goes off, a catastrophic chain of events begins. Unlock the dark secrets of your past as you try to escape The Bunker.

Why similar: FMV 79.7% ★, Adventure 8.9%, Mystery 5.2%, Atmospheric 3.9%, Indie 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: A fully live-action FMV game that provides a tense, atmospheric mystery experience similar to the cinematic feel of the Tex Murphy series.

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 12.9%, Dystopian 5.1%, Indie 4.6%

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 25.4%, Cyberpunk 20.2%, Dystopian 10.5%, Multiple Endings 4.8%

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 29.9%, Cyberpunk 10.8%, Dynamic Narration 6.6% ★, Adventure 5.1%

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 29.5%, Cyberpunk 15.8%, Mystery 9.1%, Cinematic 5%

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%

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

Why similar: FMV 30.8% ★, Noir 20.7%, Detective 19.5%, Cyberpunk 10.1%, Adventure 7%

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 17.8%, Adventure 9.1%, Mystery 5.7%

Immerse yourself in the shadows, where danger lurks and every step leads you further to the edge of madness. Navigate the neon-lit streets as robo-detective Philip Log and search for Jenny Montage, the automated femme fatale, in this gritty post-apocalyptic saga.

Why similar: Noir 37.5%, Detective 30%, Dynamic Narration 7.8% ★, Cinematic 6.3%, Adventure 6.3%

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 41.3%, Detective 32.6%, Mystery 10.1%, Adventure 6.7%, First-Person 5.3%

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 6.1%, Atmospheric 5.4%, Surreal 4.9%

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 56.9%, Detective 22.8%, Mystery 6.3%, Adventure 3.9%, Atmospheric 3.5%

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 50.8%, Detective 23.2%, Dystopian 9.6%, Atmospheric 4.6%, First-Person 4.3%

A Case of Distrust is a narrative mystery from 1924 San Francisco. Play as private investigator Phyllis Cadence Malone in this historical 2D adventure game.

Why similar: Noir 35%, Detective 30%, Dynamic Narration 11.2% ★, Mystery 10.2%, Mouse Only 8.2% ★

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 31.2%, Adventure 28.5%, Detective 26%, Point & Click 14.2%

A worn out detective with his demons to fight and a homicide case to solve. Deluded is an interactive crime thriller movie with point-and-click investigation and adrenaline pumped quick time events.

Why similar: FMV 51.4% ★, Detective 27.7%, Mystery 6%, Adventure 4.6%, Multiple Endings 2.9%

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 65.3% ★, Mystery 10.7%, Multiple Endings 5.8%, Cinematic 5.7%, Adventure 3.5%

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 29.4%, Dystopian 10.7%, Mystery 8.9%, Cinematic 6.6%

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 54.5%, Mystery 17.6%, Comedy 9.6%, Adventure 7.1%, Atmospheric 5.8%

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 50.1%, Mystery 19%, Adventure 9.4%, First-Person 5.6%, Atmospheric 5.5%

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 24.4%, Noir 14.5%, Point & Click 12.2%, Mystery 9.7%

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 26.5%, Dystopian 14.7%, Adventure 5.3%, Atmospheric 4.6%

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%, Detective 28.9%, Cyberpunk 20.3%, Multiple Endings 5.9%, Adventure 5.2%

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 58.5%, Adventure 14.8%, Detective 9.8%, Point & Click 8.4%, Mystery 4.6%

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 7.9%, Adventure 5.8%

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 38.3%, Detective 35.2%, Mystery 8.9%, Adventure 7.4%, Indie 3.3%

The Bookwalker is a narrative adventure in which you play as Etienne Quist, a writer-turned-thief with the ability to dive into books. Use your powers to journey between reality and book worlds, and steal legendary items like Thor's Hammer and Excalibur to restore your ability to write.

Why similar: Noir 34%, Detective 24.3%, Dystopian 10.3%, Mystery 8.7%, Surreal 5.9%

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 43.2%, Detective 33%, Mystery 9.7%, Adventure 8.2%, Point & Click 3.3%

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 39.5%, Detective 38.2%, Mystery 10.1%, Adventure 6.8%, Point & Click 2.5%

Investigate a broken mind to unravel a twisted case. Deduce the truth. Restore lost memories. Listen to private conversations. Draw your own conclusions. Mind Diver is a murder mystery, where the victim is love.

Why similar: Noir 38.6%, Detective 32.6%, Mystery 11.6%, First-Person 4.9%, Adventure 4.8%