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Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon

Developed by Access Software · Published by Nightdive Studios, Atari

Adventure
StatusOut now ReleaseJun 12, 2014 Price$1.99 Steam reviews129

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
ModesSingle-player
Price$1.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Steam reviews129
Languages1

Overview

An adventure game by Access Software, published by Nightdive Studios — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “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.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 97% positive of 147
Owners (est.)50000 – 100000
Peak players1
Player-voted tags:AdventureFMVNoirPoint & ClickDetectiveCult ClassicComedySci-fiCyberpunk1990'sClassicMystery

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 Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon.

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
  • Processor: 1.0 GHz Processor
  • Memory: 512 MB RAM
  • Graphics: 100% DirectX compatible graphics
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Sound Card: 100% DirectX compatible card or onboard sound

Recommended

  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: 1.5 GHz Processor
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 100% DirectX compatible graphics
  • Storage: 3 GB available space
  • Sound Card: 100% DirectX compatible card or onboard sound

Supported languages (1)

English

Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon 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 Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon?

Steam classifies Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon as a Adventure game, developed by Access Software. 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.

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

As of June 2026, Steam lists Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon at $1.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jun 12, 2014.

What platforms is Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon on?

Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

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

Steam lists it at $1.99.

Who made Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon?

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

Where to get Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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