Pixel Noir (2024)

Developer: SWDTech Games
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Indie, RPG
Rating: 3.6 of 5, 91 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 6.1 hours
Where to get it: Steam

How it feels

A slow-burn detective RPG with a moody, noir-inspired pixel art style and turn-based combat, driven by a personal mystery and choices that shape the outcome.

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What players say

Players praise the noir atmosphere, story and music, but the game is weighed down by bugs that corrupt saves, freeze the game and respawn enemies. Opinions split on whether recent patches have made it playable. Combat is described as fun in a Timed-Hit style, but basic encounters take too long early on, and enemies get back up after being defeated.

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