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Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Tesla Effect: A Tex Murphy Adventure

Tesla Effect: A Tex Murphy Adventure

IndieAdventure
Quality
80Popularity
23Value
76
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 3 days
−93% $1.32
Buy Now
VS
Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon

Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon

Quality
74Popularity
17Value
36
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 5 hours
−15% $8.45
Buy Now

Winner

Tesla Effect: A Tex Murphy Adventure wins 9 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

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Tesla Effect: A Tex Murphy Adventure
9 of 13 metrics
Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon
4 of 13 metrics
4

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.32 Wins
$8.45 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.02 Wins
$1.15 -
Best Current Discount
-93% Wins
-15% -
Sales Frequency
62 price changes -
81 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
68/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
90.3% positive -
96.2% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
627 Wins
133 -
Positive Steam Reviews
566 Wins
128 -
Negative Steam Reviews
61 -
5 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1
1
Steam Recommendations
619 Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
5 languages Wins
0 languages -
Release Date
May 2014 -
Jun 2014 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeTesla Effect: A Tex Murphy Adventure

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Wait for SaleTex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon

Give it more time — this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Tesla Effect: A Tex Murphy Adventure
Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon

Player Count Trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Tesla Effect: A Tex Murphy Adventure

Tesla Effect: A Tex Murphy Adventure

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −93% $1.32Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +25% $1.65View
Steam
Steam$19.99View
Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon

Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −15% $8.45Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +18% $9.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +18% $9.99View
Steam
Steam +18% $9.99View

Tesla Effect: A Tex Murphy Adventure

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

90% positive (627 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 68/100 — mixed reception from critics
627 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$1.32 — very accessible price
93% off — massive discount

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

Player count surging +200%
3 concurrent players — niche audience

Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

96% positive (133 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
133 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.

$8.45 — very accessible price
15% off — minor discount

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

4 concurrent players — niche audience
Game DetailsTesla Effect: A Tex Murphy AdventureTex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon
Release Date
May 8, 2014
June 12, 2014
Developers
Big Finish Games
Access Software
Publishers
Big Finish Games
Nightdive Studios
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs

Tesla Effect: A Tex Murphy Adventure

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7, 8, or 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 Quad-Core (4th gen)
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 or AMD Radeon HD 7770
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 17 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible device

Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon

No PC requirements data available
Which is better: Tesla Effect: A Tex Murphy Adventure or Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon?

Tesla Effect: A Tex Murphy Adventure won the comparison against Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is Tesla Effect: A Tex Murphy Adventure worth buying over Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon?

Based on the metrics, Tesla Effect: A Tex Murphy Adventure won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Tesla Effect: A Tex Murphy Adventure currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC

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