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Tex Murphy: Mean Streets

A noir detective adventure mixing investigation with flight simulation

Access Software · Published by Nightdive Studios, Atari · Released Jun 12, 2014

ActionAdventure

Reviews
Mostly Positive
75% of 69
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Oct 31, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
11 years ago
Dec 12, 2014
Minimum PC
100% DirectX compatible
0.5 GB RAM · 0.1 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Tex Murphy: Mean Streets?

A single-player, open-world adventure set in San Francisco in 2033, where private investigator Tex Murphy investigates a professor's death. You question suspects, bribe or threaten them for information, search offices and factories for clues, and pilot a flying car between West Coast cities.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy mysteries that require keeping your own notes

Not for you if...

  • −you want detective work without shooting or vehicle controls

What players say

75% of 69 reviews are positive

Players praise the story and the deduction involved in gathering evidence. Common complaints center on dated, awkward controls and frustrating action sections.

Screenshots and trailer

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Tex Murphy: Mean Streets system requirements

Minimum: 100% DirectX compatible, 0.5 GB RAM, 0.1 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows XP / Vista / 7
Processor
1.0 GHz Processor
Graphics
100% DirectX compatible graphics
Memory
512 MB RAM
Storage
100 MB available space

Recommended

OS
Windows 7
Processor
1.5 GHz Processor
Graphics
100% DirectX compatible graphics
Memory
1 GB RAM
Storage
100 MB available space

Does Tex Murphy: Mean Streets have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does Tex Murphy: Mean Streets run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • Native resolution not supported
  • Not fully functional without an external keyboard
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Steam features
Family Sharing
Languages
Full audio: English.

Does Tex Murphy: Mean Streets use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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