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Gemini Rue
Developer Joshua Nuernberger
Gemini Rue is a cyberpunk graphic adventure game made by Joshua Nuernberger, and published by Wadjet Eye Games. The game uses a point-and-click interface to interact with the environment to solve puzzles and communicate with characters. A port for iOS devices was released on April 11, 2013. From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
215 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon) · newest Nov 3, 2026 · last updated Nov 4, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
76
LovedLoved
143 positive · 45 negative
95% range 69–82%
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| Steam reviews | 143 | 45 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 9 | 2 | 14 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 2 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
1,208 of 1,391 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
76% recommend · 141 yes, 45 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 186 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (1,667 of 1,896 positive).
Players widely praise the game's strong cyberpunk noir atmosphere and engaging story. [1][2][3] Many reviewers note that the game suffers from clunky combat and obtuse puzzles. [4][2][5] Some players find the game's low budget and technical shortcomings detract from the experience. [6][7][8]
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There are two objective truths about this game: first, it has a strong story with a captivating Blade Runner-esque atmosphere; second, its low budget undermines the overall smoothness of the experience. Each player's enjoyment depends on which of these aspects resonates more strongly with them. As you can tell from my downvote, I found the technical shortcomings more prominent than the narrative strengths. I won't …
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Very much in the genre of older-style adventure with pixel graphics. Great atmosphere, interesting plot. The setting is dystopian detective noir with minor futuristic elements (you've got space travel, but also grime, crime, and corruption). The protagonist is a gruff detective with the perfect gravelly voice, a questionable background, and unshakeable grit. Almost everything is voice acted, and the cast did a great …
- [4]
A pretty solid cyberpunk story that almost get lost in one of, if not the absolute worst UI system ever seen in a point and click game. I have no idea who thought that was a good idea or system. Add to that the absolutely garbage combat sequences thats a chore if you want the achievements for taking no damage (even if I was kind of stupid and never realized you could lower the difficulty...). The writing is alright, …
- [2]
Gemini Rue is a point-and-click adventure game that mixes science fiction with a very well-constructed noir atmosphere. The story is engaging and makes the player want to discover more about the characters and the world. Although the graphics are simple and pixel art, they fit well with the tone of the game. The soundtrack and vocals also help a lot with immersion. On the other hand, the gameplay is sometimes a bit …
- [3]
Gemini Rue is one of the best AGS games out there. The gameplay is point-and-click as you'd expect from an AGS game - with the addition of a gunfight mechanic, which can be a little clunky, but doesn't detract too much. The biggest plus about the game is how well-realised its world and story is. THe atmosphere gives off serious Blade Runner-vibes, and the story is well-paced and well-told. You may or may not see the …
Summarised from 34 of the 213 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 12, 2026. How summaries are made
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Players who liked Gemini Rue talk about great atmosphere and intriguing story; those who didn't talk about clunky and frustrating combat sequences. Which matters more to you?
Critics, per Wikipedia
The game was very well received by game critics, with praise singled out for its compelling storyline and retro graphics. It is considered an impressive example of the point-and-click adventure game genre which has experienced a recent renaissance after being in a decline for around a decade. The sequences involving combat, however, were criticized for their stiff controls and an action-oriented tone inconsistent with the rest of the game. On Metacritic, it has a normalized rating of 82 out of 100, which indicates "generally favorable reviews". IGN wrote "If only more triple-A games turned out this well. With (for the most part) seamless, intuitive gameplay, impressive atmosphere and one of…
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 215 · most liked firstWadjet Eye Games (Technobabylon, Blackwell, Gemini Rue) is back tomorrow with a time travel adventure game 🥳
neutral · AI labelView post →Gemini Rue is a cyberpunk graphic adventure by Joshua Nuernberger, and it's a mind-blowing game. I really enjoyed it! Published in 2011 by @wadjeteyegames.bsky.social, it's definitely 100% recommended. #indiegame #adventuregame #pointandclick
positive · AI labelView post →I only reached act 2 & this game is brilliant, as expected. @wadjeteyegames.com is one of my favorite studio/publisher : The Blackwell series, Emerald City, Primordia, Gemini Rue, Technobabylon, the tremendous Unavowed & Old Skies There’s a big steam sale on their games right now too ♥️
positive · AI labelView post →Gemini Rue is one of my all-time favorite adventure games. Maybe *the* favorite. On my adventure game Mt Rushmore, it hangs alongside the likes of Broken Sword and Unavowed.
positive · AI labelView post →Finished "Gemini Rue" by @wadjeteyegames.bsky.social today. (yes, I do have a backlog and yes I tackle it in random order based on my mood!) Great adventure game and even the action sections are well done. Recommended if you haven't tried it yet.
positive · AI labelView post →19) Gemini Rue from @wadjeteyegames.bsky.social - this game got be back into point and click adventures after a long hiatus!
positive · AI labelView post →My first Wadjet Eye game was Gemini Rue. Then I played Blackwell. Then, all of the others. 😌
neutral · AI labelView post →This is a good point and click with a reasonable story and mostly decent puzzles, but it does highlight an issue of associating the publisher (Wadjeteye games) with a certain level of quality. Since playing this it seems apparent that not all of their games are produced by the same people, and so you can't rely on their brand name alone. Overall there's a lot to recommend here, at least in terms of the game-play mechanics and puzzles, which are generally excellent. But whilst it has an…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →There are two objective truths about this game: first, it has a strong story with a captivating Blade Runner-esque atmosphere; second, its low budget undermines the overall smoothness of the experience. Each player's enjoyment depends on which of these aspects resonates more strongly with them. As you can tell from my downvote, I found the technical shortcomings more prominent than the narrative strengths. I won't lie: to say this game felt very tedious is an understatement. That said, I can…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →10 MODERN #ADVENTUREGAMES I RECOMMEND 4. Gemini Rue (2011) Joshua Nuernberger created this amazing adventure about two characters in the 23rd century dealing with the aftereffects of memory wipes. It's like Rise of the Dragon meets Blade Runner by way of Total Recall, and it's excellent!
neutral · AI labelView post →One of the weaker releases from the wadjet eye games. The characters are not interesting, dialogues aren't either. Many of the puzzles are using the worst examples from the point & click genre - sometimes you need to do pixel hunting, shooting mechanics, sometimes you have to interact with something a few times to get a result and you need to choose a proper thing to interact with (e.g. using eye on retina scanner instead of "interact" button). If you are fan of their games, consider skipping…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Gemini Rue is a very prominent cyberpunk indie game made as a student project by 1 person. Look up any top 10 lists on Point & Click games of that time and Gemini Rue is always mentioned fondly. By joining forces with the creator of the Blackwell games, Dave Gilbert (Wadjet Eye Games) the game received voice acting, polish and changed from a student project to a full commercial release. The developer Joshua Nuernberger designed the game by the book and many visual cues are smartly placed to…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Going into the deeper cuts from the Wadjet Eye Games library, I truly recommend trying out: -Primordia -Gemini Rue -Resonance -Technobabylon -The Excavation of Hob's Barrow I also enjoyed Shardlight, A Golden Wake and the quite disturbing Sanitarium-style psychological horror game Strangeland.
positive · AI labelView post →Year in gaming so far: -Replayed Spider Man PS4 with DLC, and beat the sequel -Beat Gemini Rue after almost a decade in my backlog -Finished Return of the Obra Dinn (Peak game) -Chipping my way through Shadow of the Erdtree -Marvel Rivals brainrot continues (Cont.)
neutral · AI labelView post →Doctor Who games I want in no particular order. 1 - A Vampire Masquerade Bloodlines style RPG 2 - XCom style UNIT game 3 - Tomb Raider style River Song game 4 - Sarah Jane Smith investigation game (Like LA Noir but for as a journalist) 5 - Kathy Rain/Gemini Rue style point and click adventure game.
neutral · AI labelView post →Another early Wadjet Eye release. I want to recommend this one, but I honestly don't feel like I can due to the amount of things that were either fiddly or annoying. The game is a really slow start off the bat. The initial setup didn't really hook me, and it wasn't until a couple hours into the game where it started fleshing out the scenario that I got any kind of invested. Despite being a sci-fi game, I feel like this was written by someone who's not all that interested in the genre. The…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →5/10 Difficulty: Hard Puzzles: built to confuse. no chance for me w/o a walkthrough Shooting: difficulty/fun level: medium Story: enjoyable yet I feel a bit confused Vibe: very Beneath a Steel Sky-esque Rooms look a lot alike, color palette is grey/olive with not a lot of contrast happening Game mechanics are a bit overly complicated but ok Animations are ok, sprites are kinda small though, scrolling leads to very jerky movement End is short but ok Won't replay
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I can't stress this enough - this is an absolute gem, underrated and deserving more recognition. I love everything about it - from the storytelling to voice acting to music (man, the OST has been on repeat for me) to visuals. If you like atmospheric sci-fi and, obviously, Blade Runner-style noir, make sure you don't miss it. I've asked the publisher, Wadjet Eye, about the developer and they said the dev had moved away from making games. That sucks, because this game is like nothing else out…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very much in the genre of older-style adventure with pixel graphics. Great atmosphere, interesting plot. The setting is dystopian detective noir with minor futuristic elements (you've got space travel, but also grime, crime, and corruption). The protagonist is a gruff detective with the perfect gravelly voice, a questionable background, and unshakeable grit. Almost everything is voice acted, and the cast did a great job. The controls are slightly clunky but I liked them since they (mostly)…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A pretty solid cyberpunk story that almost get lost in one of, if not the absolute worst UI system ever seen in a point and click game. I have no idea who thought that was a good idea or system. Add to that the absolutely garbage combat sequences thats a chore if you want the achievements for taking no damage (even if I was kind of stupid and never realized you could lower the difficulty...). The writing is alright, the voice acting uneven but we get Shelly Shenoy in a early role (Eileen in…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Gemini Rue is an underrated classic. While I haven't experienced many of the point & click games, this one is the one that got me into these types of games. I replayed this game for the third time now and it still manages to throw all expectations out the window. The plot: you play as two different characters, the first one being Delta-six, who is trapped in a portal like rehabilitation center. His memory has been wiped because oh his escape attempt. There is a mysterious man telling him that…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Was one of my first point-and-click adventure games. Beaten in 2013. Looked like trite overdramatized garbage with quality atmosphere. Now, 13 years of gaming later, seems like a decent work plot-wise when measured against the overall industry average. Does the change in perception indicate the industry's collapse or mine? PS Visit the review's comment section at your own peril We've repurposed it as a Brothel for Slaking Dialectical Lusts. We regret nothing™.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I have come back to this game twice trying to give it a fair try. I like the setting and the story is interesting, I have played and enjoyed other Wadjet Eye games (Techno Babylon) so I expected similar quality with this one. This is an earlier game (The first?) put out by Wadjet though and it kinda does seem a bit rough, The voice acting is one of the biggest complaints in that regard. I ended up deciding this was not worth continuing because the awkward gun-fighting parts seemed to be a…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's good, but not as great as I thought it would be. This is an earlier Wadjet Eye game and they've come a long way since then. I loved Unavowed. It absolutely deserves all the praise its received. This game is considered among their best. Having finally played it and just finished it, I could see it being great at the time, but superior efforts make it feel a bit amateurish for lack of a better term. The voice acting is decent. Delta Six's voice actor sounded so wooden for the entire game.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →10 games to get to know me?! Outer Wilds Disco Elysium Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri Toki Tori 2+ Mass Effect original trilogy Subnautica Witcher 3 Gemini Rue Tales of Berseria Gravity Rush 2 Tempted to add the game I've just finished playing, Patrick's Parabox - so cool.
neutral · AI labelView post →From all of the Wadjet Eye adventure games I've played so far, Gemini Rue is probably the worst of the bunch. The story's lore is grand in scope but the actual story a little lost in the sauce, the main characters aren't that interesting, the plot twists are a little too obvious, plot holes left unanswered, and the combat sections are just glorified quick time events that are just annoying to get through. This is a game in the Wadjet Eye catalog to skip for certain.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is a master class in how to not make a game in this day and age. But let's start at the beginning. Gemini Rue does not save any settings in the options menu, so you have to set key bindings and volume settings every time you start the game. Also, the key bindings basically cannot be bound to anything other than numbers and letters. So no CTRL, no SHIFT, no ALT, etc. - even though one of the default key binds actually uses CTRL, you just cannot rebind something to CTRL yourself. The…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Many puzzles are challenging only because the thing you need to click on isn't well-indicated on screen. The "combat" minigame is god-awful, made worse by the fact that the game doesn't always autosave before it starts. Story is decent but with the gameplay being so awful I'd recommend watching a walkthrough instead.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The combat portions are absolutely dreadful. The narrative jumps around between characters and doesn't give enough depth to make it feel worth it. Starts off like a strong point and click adventure, but quickly loses steam.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →the first and main hit from Wadjet Eye Games. it was in every top 10 list of cyberpunk games ten years ago. the only thing I remember now is that Spike Spiegel cameo, though.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Tried to play Gemini Rue again and man the combat and timing-critical portions just aren't any fun. Ruins the game for me. If I wanted to play a shooter, I'd play a shooter. Even with "easy" combat I'm replaying sections over and over.
negative · AI labelView post →I'm recommending the game, but only just. I have heard a lot of positive buzz about this game, so was a bit disappointed when I finally got around to playing it. It's obviously a small-budget one-man-band game, but that's not an issue for me personally. The story is good and interesting, and definitely the strong suit of the game. It wears its influences on its sleeve in a way I personally find quite charming as well. However, it does suffer from a lot of typical adventure game trappings. Part…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Gemini Rue is a point-and-click adventure game that mixes science fiction with a very well-constructed noir atmosphere. The story is engaging and makes the player want to discover more about the characters and the world. Although the graphics are simple and pixel art, they fit well with the tone of the game. The soundtrack and vocals also help a lot with immersion. On the other hand, the gameplay is sometimes a bit clunky, especially in the shooting parts, which aren't very fun. Some puzzles…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Gemini Rue is one of the best AGS games out there. The gameplay is point-and-click as you'd expect from an AGS game - with the addition of a gunfight mechanic, which can be a little clunky, but doesn't detract too much. The biggest plus about the game is how well-realised its world and story is. THe atmosphere gives off serious Blade Runner-vibes, and the story is well-paced and well-told. You may or may not see the plot twist coming from a mile away. The biggest drawback is that some of…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Its a point and click you point and sometimes you click One of the better point and click games I've played where the string of logic for the puzzles is consistant throughout didn't once have to look up a walkthrough, It was made by one guy whos passion for this type of game shine through so I'm being lenient especially the clunky combat sequences, yeah there a pain but are possible but considering this is trying to feel like a 90s point and click I give it a pass . Story kept me invested…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Gemini Plodder: Life of Rue tl;dr - Decent P&C with moody atmosphere that's worth the hassle if you can get it for less than $5. I'll get the good out of the way first: Game does a great job nailing the "Cyberpunk Noir" atmosphere with both art and sound design. The inclusion of an "action" set piece in a P&C game that requires the player to shoot from cover is innovative and doesn't overstay its welcome. The game has full English VO which is competent even if the actors can't agree on how to…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The story is interesting, and could be really good if expanded on. The actual mechanics of the game, however, were extremely clunky and difficult. I spent more time fighting the UI than actually trying to solve puzzles or enjoy gameplay. An expanded version of this game, with slightly better graphics (though I do love the style), and massively improved UI would be amazing, but as it stands, it's not very good.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →#vibes #aesthetic #cyberpunk #Sci-fi #Videogames "Gemini Rue" by Joshua Nuernberger and published by Wadjet Eye Games in 2011 (PC, iOS, Android).
neutral · AI labelView post →I'd give Gemini Rue a thumbs in the middle but just slightly leaning downward. It's not terrible by any means, but the plot, which is aiming for that Blade Runner-esque sci-fi and noir crossover, never truly grabbed me. And as other reviewers have mentioned, there's the occasional clunkiness when it comes to the interface that can be annoying. However, Gemini Rue's biggest sin is the 'action sequences'. The developer looked at the Tex Murphy games and said: "yes, let's include the absolute…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I found the interface tedious. You have to click two or three times to do something which should take one. I'm also not a fan of the bits that require doing things quickly and the combat.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Really awesome game! Though sometimes the puzzles get a little obtuse, and sometimes it's hard to remember what my current objective is, I still thoroughly enjoyed the game. The biggest positive aspect are the voice acting, the art, the music, and the wonderful story. It makes the unique world it has feel more alive with how the different lives of different characters being shown, without losing focus on the main characters and what they mean to the story. Overall an amazing game and highly…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Gemini Rue, one of the earlier games released by Wadjet Eye. Another pixelated point 'n click adventure with, as usual, an interesting story and characters. I'm really fond of their games. Somehow they all grab you in and this one is no exception. Puzzles are fairly logical. Good music. Very good voice overs. Interaction with objects is a bit old fashioned in that you have seperate buttons for every possible action instead of some smarter system but nothing problematic. If I must call out…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →the last adventure game I thought was at all good was The Drifter. Before that, I dunno....Curse of Monkey Island? It's quite the gap. Gemini Rue was pretty okay, but damn if that dev doesn't make stiff ass characters that lack life.
neutral · AI labelView post →Don't think I've ever been dissapointed by a Wadjet Eye game. Gemini Rue was great, Unavowed is wonderful, Old Skies is much more emotional than I expected. Hob's Barrow... very slow, sometimes irritating but still great.
positive · AI labelView post →It is a decent game... but I found it too basic. It is basic cyberpunk. The point and click gameplay doesn't utilize moon logic, but pure logic; you find a new piece of data, you use a terminal to find a location, go to location. Getting from point A to point B can feel like a slog at times. The gun fight mechanic is... fine. It took a bit to get used to.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →good for a dollar but not for more. Nice story but awful interface - that's ruin the game. No alternative ways and boring fights. 6/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →40. Gemini Rue. Science fiction point & click adventure with a fascinating, twisty storyline. From the time when indie games were just getting big, and by a solo dev who has had no other game projects since then. (Published by Wadjet Eye.) This game NEEDS to be rediscovered!!
positive · AI labelView post →I had a great time playing Primordia a ways back and decided to see what else Wadjet had in their inventory. Found this little gem and gave it a shot because of an interesting dystopian cyberpunk setting and glorious reviews. I was not disappointed. After finishing the game and listening to the developer commentary I understand it started as a student project and is basically a one-man developed game. Very well done. The setting was interesting, the music was atmospheric, the story twisted and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Another fun budget retro style point-and-clicky adventure produced by Wadget Eye. The soundtrack is amazing, but then again... so are all of Nathan Allen Pinard's. The game itself isn't too hard (the occasional pixel search) and reminds me of 'Beneath a Steel Sky'. I think the creator mentioned somewhere in one of the commentaries that he used Blade Runner as an insipration for the game's setting, though I don't get any BR vibes out of it. Technobabylon gave those vibes, but that's a different…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →An enjoyable adventure with Beneath a Steel Sky vibes.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Short, but excellent game
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great point and click adventure game, a gritty noir science fiction in a similar tone to the original Blade Runner movie. Challenging puzzles in places, not overly obscure solutions most of the time but not obvious in a way that will leave you feeling like there was no point in it being there at all. Overall I found it very satisfying, the puzzles don't interfere with the story, the story is compelling enough to get you through any of the puzzles that might take you a bit of messing about with.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This has to be my favorite point and click game ever. It's not overly heavy with nonsensical puzzles, and its got a fantastic story and great gameplay. Its honestly perfect. It's one of those games I'll keep thinking about a while after completing it. I recommend this to all point and click fans, its a must-play. 10/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →An ok point and click adventure game with some annoying gameplay and story issues. To hit just a few of the story issues, at the start you meet up with someone, get into a shootout, and then take off into space. When you come back to this character later, you've landed on the same planet and are in the same exact sections you were at previously, yet the bad guys no longer seem to know who you are anymore. It's just weird. Another issue is that when you're playing as Delta 6, you get beat up…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I really wanted to like this game, but I can't with a good conscience recommend it. I liked the atmosphere and at least didn't actively dislike the story, but the puzzles were either too easy, just tedious or outright annoying. I also don't need something like that gunplay mini-game in a point & click adventure, at least not when it's as unfun as it is in this game.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I believe this Could and Probably would Happen in the future.. Update: Women are more Trusting than men. The end also... made me kinda... Tear up.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Gemini Rue is one of Wadjet Eye's earlier point-and-click adventure games, where you play as ex-assassin Azriel Odin looking for his missing brother. In some parts, you play as Delta-Six, a man who recently had his memory wiped in a research facility, planning to escape with some other patients. You'll find yourself guessing why are you controlling these 2 seemingly unrelated characters with very different lives. Is he the missing brother? Allies who will cross paths and work together? Despite…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game starts out feeling obscure and confusing. I think the intent is to build interest in the story but the result is it doesn't grab your attention early. Which makes this game very forgettable unless you're willing to stick with it for a while.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Gemini Rue is a game I genuinely wanted to like more than I ended up playing. Everything about it should have worked for me. It's got a sci-fi setting, a cyberpunk atmosphere, detective elements, and classic point-and-click adventure mechanics. On paper, that's the sort of combination that usually grabs my attention immediately. The style was certainly never the problem. The pixel art looks fantastic, the world has a distinctly Blade Runner-inspired feel, and there's a sense of mystery…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The first game edited by Wadjet Eye on Steam and only game by Joshua Nuernberger, it is a fine example of minimalist sci-fi storytelling, with inspirations from Dick (Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? and its adaptation Blade Runner) and Heinlein (All You Zombies and its adaptation Predestination).
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