Query Noir
A noir detective game where every clue is hidden in data. Play a night-shift technician who cracks murder cases by asking the city's databases the right questions. No typing, no syntax: build every query from readable blocks, and watch the real SQL write itself.
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- Released
- 2026
- Developer
- Alfish Games
- Platforms
- 1 systems
- Critics
- Not scored
- Steam Deck
- unknown
- Download
- 0.59 GB
What is Query Noir?
A noir detective game where every clue is hidden in data. Play a night-shift technician who cracks murder cases by asking the city's databases the right questions. No typing, no syntax: build every query from readable blocks, and watch the real SQL write itself.
Description as published by the developer on its own store page, read 16 September 2026. It is marketing copy, not our assessment.
The record
| First released | 15 September 2026 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Alfish Games |
| Publisher | Alfish Games |
| Platforms | PC |
| Genres | Adventure, Casual, Indie |
| Languages | 8 supported |
Source. Catalogue facts from Wikidata , seeded 16 September 2026. Store data from Steam, read 16 September 2026.
What does it support?
| Capability | Support |
|---|---|
| Controller | Not stated |
| Cloud saves | No |
| Cross-platform play | No |
| Mod support | No official workshop |
| Online play | Single-player only |
| In-game purchases | No |
| Steam Deck | unknown |
| Download size | 0.59 GB |
| Add-on content | 1 DLC listed |
| Age gate | None |
Method. Read from the publisher's Steam listing on 16 September 2026. Describes the PC version. Console versions differ.
What does it cost?
Steam price in US dollars, read 16 September 2026. Prices move hourly and vary by region. Check the current price.
Where Query Noir sits on the grid
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- Year
- 100ahead of 77% of the catalogue
- Reach
- 0ahead of 0% of the catalogue
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Common questions about Query Noir
What platforms is Query Noir on?
Query Noir is available on PC. It first released in 2026.
How much does Query Noir cost?
$4.99 on Steam in the United States, read on 16 September 2026. Prices move often and vary by region, so check the store before buying.
How big is the Query Noir download?
0.59 GB on PC, from the storage requirement on its Steam listing. Console versions differ.
Who made Query Noir?
Query Noir was developed by Alfish Games and published by Alfish Games.
Is Query Noir on sale?
Not at the moment. Query Noir is at its $4.99 list price on Steam, read on 16 September 2026. It has been cheaper before; the price history above shows when.