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1989PCSteam Deck playable75 % positive5.99 €

You step into the shoes of the wisecracking private eye Tex Murphy in 2033 San Francisco, untangling a web of suspicious deaths among scientists. Its tongue-in-cheek tone and live-action style cutscenes give this early adventure its charm.

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Strong, story-driven narrative
Lots of humour
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AI: The Somnium Files

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2019USK 18PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck playable91 % positive−80 % ~~19.99 €~~ 3.99 €

A visual novel mystery by Kotaro Uchikoshi where you play detective Kaname Date hunting a serial killer by diving into suspects' dreams (Somnium). Branching story paths, quirky humor and sharp twists drive a gripping narrative.

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