Choose Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper
Choose Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper launched in 2009.
Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper vs Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper and Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments 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 5 years older than Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments (2014). Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments scores higher on Steam reviews (89.7% 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 Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
Choose Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 89.7% positive across 2,301 reviews.
Both Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper and Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments 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 |  Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2009 | 2014 |
| Genres | Adventure, RPG | Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77.3% positive (556 reviews) | 89.7% positive (2,301 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Frogwares | Frogwares |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper (2009) is 5 years older than Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments (2014).
- Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments scores higher on Steam reviews (89.7% positive) than Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper (77.3% positive).
- Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments (9.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper is Deck Playable, Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments is Deck Verified.
Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper vs Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments — FAQ
- Which is better, Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper or Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments?
- On Steam reviews Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments scores higher (89.7% positive) than Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper (77.3% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper or Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments first?
- If you want chronology, Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper (2009) came out before Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments (2014). 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 Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments 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.