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Tesla Effect: A Tex Murphy Adventure

Developed by Big Finish Games · Published by Big Finish Games

AdventureIndie
StatusOut now ReleaseMay 8, 2014 Price$19.99 Metacritic68/100 Steam reviews619

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS
ModesSingle-player
Price$19.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic68/100
Steam reviews619
Languages5

Overview

An adventure, indie game by Big Finish Games, published by Big Finish Games — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Tex Murphy is the last of the hard-boiled gumshoe detectives living in dystopian post-World War III San Francisco in the 2050s. Tex is an honest and good-natured private investigator with a penchant for bourbon, cigarettes and getting himself into trouble.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 87% positive of 1,293
Owners (est.)200000 – 500000
Player-voted tags:FMVAdventureDetectiveNoirCyberpunkMysteryIndieFirst-PersonAtmosphericMultiple EndingsDystopian Comedy

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Tesla Effect: A Tex Murphy Adventure.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsNo

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, or 10
  • Processor: Intel Core2 Duo 2Ghz (4th gen)
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 280 or AMD Radeon R5 430
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 17 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible device

Recommended

  • OS *: Windows 7, 8, or 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 Quad-Core (4th gen)
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 or AMD Radeon HD 7770
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 17 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible device

Supported languages (5)

EnglishFrenchItalianGermanSpanish - Spain

Tesla Effect: A Tex Murphy Adventure FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is Tesla Effect: A Tex Murphy Adventure?

Steam classifies Tesla Effect: A Tex Murphy Adventure as a Adventure, Indie game, developed by Big Finish Games. Tex Murphy is the last of the hard-boiled gumshoe detectives living in dystopian post-World War III San Francisco in the 2050s. Tex is an honest and good-natured private investigator with a penchant for bourbon, cigarettes and getting himself into trouble.

How much does Tesla Effect: A Tex Murphy Adventure cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Tesla Effect: A Tex Murphy Adventure at $19.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Tesla Effect: A Tex Murphy Adventure single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Tesla Effect: A Tex Murphy Adventure: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Tesla Effect: A Tex Murphy Adventure on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Tesla Effect: A Tex Murphy Adventure for Windows, macOS. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Tesla Effect: A Tex Murphy Adventure out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of May 8, 2014.

What platforms is Tesla Effect: A Tex Murphy Adventure on?

Tesla Effect: A Tex Murphy Adventure is listed for Windows, macOS on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Tesla Effect: A Tex Murphy Adventure single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Tesla Effect: A Tex Murphy Adventure cost?

Steam lists it at $19.99.

What is Tesla Effect: A Tex Murphy Adventure's Metacritic score?

Tesla Effect: A Tex Murphy Adventure has a Metacritic score of 68/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Tesla Effect: A Tex Murphy Adventure?

Tesla Effect: A Tex Murphy Adventure is developed by Big Finish Games and published by Big Finish Games.

Where to get Tesla Effect: A Tex Murphy Adventure

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