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Pixel Noir

A detective JRPG where turn-based battles use timed button presses

SWDTech Games · Released Feb 8, 2024

IndieRPG

Reviews
Mostly Positive
71% of 72
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
7 months ago
Mar 8, 2026
Minimum PC
with DX10
0 GB RAM · 0.9 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Pixel Noir?

In this isometric, party-based RPG, you play a private investigator in Pinnacle City pursuing a case that could clear your name. You explore city districts, investigate missing pets and murders, assemble a team of companions, upgrade skills, and modify weapons.

For you if...

  • +you prefer adventures with a retro pixel-art style
  • +you enjoy crime stories with a melancholy noir mood

Not for you if...

  • −you want a fast-paced adventure from the outset

What players say

71% of 72 reviews are positive

Players praise the story, characters, and music, but commonly criticize clunky combat and repetitive encounters. Recent reviewers describe fixes to earlier progression-blocking bugs, though an April review still reports missed controller inputs.

Screenshots and trailer

Pixel Noir screenshot 1

Pixel Noir system requirements

Minimum: with DX10, 0 GB RAM, 0.9 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7
Processor
SSE2 instruction
Graphics
Graphics card with DX10
Memory
32 MB RAM
Storage
943 MB available space

Does Pixel Noir have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does Pixel Noir run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
  • External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements
29
Steam features
Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English.

Does Pixel Noir 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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Recent updates

1 DLC available.

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