Choose Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper
Choose Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper if you want a RPG experience. Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper launched in 2009.
Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper vs Return of the Phantom
Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper and Return of the Phantom both land in Adventure on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Adventure games on Steam. Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper (2009) is 11 years older than Return of the Phantom (2020). Return of the Phantom scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper (77.3% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Return of the Phantom
Choose Return of the Phantom if it's currently about 30% cheaper on the Steam Store. Return of the Phantom launched in 2020.
Both Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper and Return of the Phantom sit in Adventure on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper |  Return of the Phantom | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2009 | 2020 |
| Genres | Adventure, RPG | Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77.3% positive (556 reviews) | 100% positive (28 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Frogwares | MPS Labs |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper (2009) is 11 years older than Return of the Phantom (2020).
- Return of the Phantom scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper (77.3% positive).
- Return of the Phantom is currently ~30% cheaper on Steam than Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper (6.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Return of the Phantom has no Deck rating yet.
Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper vs Return of the Phantom — FAQ
- Should I play Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper or Return of the Phantom first?
- If you want chronology, Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper (2009) came out before Return of the Phantom (2020). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper and Return of the Phantom similar?
- They overlap on Adventure on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Return of the Phantom doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.