Noir Syndrome is a Adventure, RPG game from Glass Knuckle Games with a 65% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by single-player.

Game snapshot
- Developer
- Glass Knuckle Games
- Release year
- 2014
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $4.99
- Review signal
- 65% positive
Screenshots






System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows XP
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: Intel Core HD Graphics (2000/3000), or dedicated GPU with OpenGL Support, 1280×720 or above
Storage: 200 MB available space
Sound Card: OpenAL-Compatible
Additional Notes: Tends to run well even on many low-end machines - Recommended
- OS *: Windows XP/Vista/7/8
Processor: Intel Core i3
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: Intel Core HD Graphics 4000, or dedicated GPU with OpenGL Support, 1280×720 or above
Storage: 500 MB available space
Sound Card: OpenAL-Compatible
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: OSX
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: GPU with OpenGL Support, 1280×720 or above
Storage: 200 MB available space
Sound Card: OpenAL-Compatible
Additional Notes: Set Gatekeeper to allow all applications; Requires Java 1.6+
Linux
- Minimum
- OS: Ubuntu 10
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: GPU with OpenGL Support, 1280×720 or above
Storage: 200 MB available space
Sound Card: OpenAL-Compatible
Additional Notes: Requires Java 1.6+
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Noir Syndrome is worth a closer look if you want narrative mystery, replayable, exploration, and pixel art.
Best for players who want pixel art, strong atmosphere, emotional story, and narrative mystery.
Check more carefully if you dislike unclear onboarding.
narrative-mystery
Play styleA useful part of the game is piecing together mystery and story threads.
replayable
FitThe structure gives reasons to return rather than finish once.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
pixel-art
SettingThe visual language is pixel-led or deliberately retro.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
survival-crafting
Play styleSurvival pressure and resource gathering are part of the decision loop.
short-sessions
FitIt works when you want something easy to start and stop.
confusing-onboarding
FrictionThe first hours can be unclear without patience or outside help.
Steam review snapshots
The thing I really liked about this game, is that I as I got to understand the dynamics of the gameworld /…The thing I really liked about this game, is that I as I got to understand the dynamics of the gameworld /…Noir Syndrome is like single player Clue, but with a detective/noir feeling and a pixel art aeshthetic.But your given plenty of time to find whodunit BLEH- *No really options menu to(music and sound on one setting) *I had…Why it fits
Check it if you want adventure, rpg filtered by single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.