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Games like Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon

  • 12 games
  • Updated May 4, 2026

Players who liked Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon also play

The closest matches to Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon: Tex Murphy: The Pandora Directive, Tesla Effect: A Tex Murphy Adventure, Tex Murphy: Mean Streets, Gemini Rue, and Lacuna – A Sci-Fi Noir Adventure. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

  1. Rank 03

    Why this

    Also Noir and Dystopian, like Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon.

    • $0.89 (Price checked Oct 17)
    • Deck Playable
    • 2014
  1. Rank 04

    Gemini Rue

    • $9.99 (Price checked Oct 17)
    • Deck Verified
    • 2011
  2. Rank 06

    Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition

    Why this: Also Cult Classic and Dystopian, like Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon.

    • $6.99 (Price checked Oct 20)
    • Deck Playable
    • 2007
  3. Rank 07

    Blade Runner: Enhanced Edition

    Why this: Also FMV and Dystopian, like Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon.

    • $1.99 (Price checked Oct 20)
    • Deck Playable
    • 2022
  4. Rank 08

    Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer

    Why this: Shares inventory based puzzle solving with Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon.

    • $19.99 (Price checked Oct 17)
    • Deck Playable
    • 2025

The full ranked list: top 24 games like Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon

Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
  1. 1
    Tex Murphy: The Pandora Directive

    Shares hint system with Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon.

    • 85% of 59 reviews
  2. 2
    Tesla Effect: A Tex Murphy Adventure

    Also FMV and Noir, like Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon.

    • 91% of 483 reviews
  3. 3
    Tex Murphy: Mean Streets

    Also Noir and Dystopian, like Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon.

    • 75% of 52 reviews
  4. 4
    Gemini Rue

    Genres: Indie, Adventure

    • 86% of 913 reviews
  5. 5
    Lacuna – A Sci-Fi Noir Adventure

    Also Noir and Cyberpunk, like Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon.

    • 92% of 690 reviews
  6. 6
    Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition

    Also Cult Classic and Dystopian, like Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon.

    • 95% of 10,288 reviews
  7. 7
    Blade Runner: Enhanced Edition

    Also FMV and Dystopian, like Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon.

    • 73% of 353 reviews
  8. 8
    Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer

    Shares inventory based puzzle solving with Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon.

    • 96% of 829 reviews
  9. 9
    System Shock

    Same atmospheric mood as Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon.

    • 91% of 7,516 reviews
  10. 10
    Chinatown Detective Agency

    Genres: Adventure

    • 73% of 79 reviews
  11. 11
    Disco Elysium - The Final Cut

    Also Noir and Detective, like Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon.

    • 92% of 55,782 reviews
  12. 12
    Whispers of a Machine

    Genres: Adventure

    • 94% of 995 reviews
  13. 13
    VirtuaVerse

    Also Dystopian and Cyberpunk, like Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon.

    • 82% of 541 reviews
  14. 14
    Nikopol: Secrets of the Immortals

    Genres: Indie, Adventure

    • 52% of 141 reviews
  15. 15
    Anachronox

    Also Cult Classic and Cyberpunk, like Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon.

    • 79% of 328 reviews
  16. 16
    Subsurface Circular

    Genres: Indie, Adventure, Casual

    • 95% of 1,353 reviews
  17. 17
    L.A. Noire

    Genres: Strategy, Adventure

    • 84% of 15,686 reviews
  18. 18
    Culpa Innata

    Genres: Adventure, RPG, Casual

    • 72% of 68 reviews
  19. 19
    Chicken Police: Into the HIVE!

    Genres: Adventure, Simulation, Casual

    • 82% of 148 reviews
  20. 20
    Grim Fandango Remastered

    Also Cult Classic and Noir, like Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon.

    • 89% of 3,723 reviews
  21. 21
    The Last Case of John Morley

    Genres: Indie, Adventure

    • 76% of 76 reviews
  22. 22
    The Dark Side of the Moon: An Interactive FMV Thriller

    Shares environment exploration with Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon.

    • 68% of 119 reviews
  23. 23
    NORCO

    Genres: Indie, Adventure

    • 94% of 1,675 reviews
  24. 24
    Lucifer Within Us

    Genres: Strategy, Indie

    • 72% of 493 reviews
Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon — Steam game cover
  • Released: 2014
  • Developer: Access Software
  • Price: $1.49−85%checked Oct 17
  • 96% of 101 reviews
  • Genres: Adventure
  • Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux

Players highlight

  • Blends live action and 3d environments seamlessly
  • Cult characters and strong cast elevate the story
  • Post apocalyptic cyberpunk setting feels unique
  • Atmospheric
  • Immersive
  • Mysterious

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Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon at current Steam store prices.

  • The Next BIG Thing

    Why this: Shares hint system with Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon.

    • $0.74 (Price checked Oct 17)
    • Deck Playable
    • 2011
  • Harvester

    Why this: Also Cult Classic and FMV, like Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon.

    • $0.89 (Price checked Oct 17)
    • 2014
  • Runaway, A Road Adventure

    Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon.

    • $0.74 (Price checked Oct 17)
    • 2007
  • Bad Mojo Redux

    Why this: Also FMV and 1990's, like Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon.

    • $0.89 (Price checked Oct 17)
    • 2014

About Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon

The closest matches to Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon: Tex Murphy: The Pandora Directive, Tesla Effect: A Tex Murphy Adventure, Tex Murphy: Mean Streets, Gemini Rue, and Lacuna – A Sci-Fi Noir Adventure. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

If Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon is your kind of game, the closest matches are Tex Murphy: The Pandora Directive, Tesla Effect: A Tex Murphy Adventure and Tex Murphy: Mean Streets — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, immersive and mysterious, and single out its environment exploration and hint system. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

About Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon: 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.

Is Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon worth buying?

  • 96% of 101 Steam reviews are positive.
  • We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
  • On sale: 85% off, now $1.49 (checked Oct 17).
  • People who recommend it had played a median of 9 h when they wrote their review.
  • Not supported on Steam Deck.

What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews

People who play it also play: Tex Murphy: The Pandora Directive, Tesla Effect: A Tex Murphy Adventure, Tex Murphy: Mean Streets

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Frequently asked about Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon

Can I run it?

Does Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon work on Steam Deck?

Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.

How much does Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon cost?

Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon is listed on Steam at 1.49 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).

What games are most similar to Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon?

Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon are Tex Murphy: The Pandora Directive, Tesla Effect: A Tex Murphy Adventure, Tex Murphy: Mean Streets.

Who developed Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon?

Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon was developed by Access Software and published by Nightdive Studios, Atari.