Games like The Testament of Sherlock Holmes
If The Testament of Sherlock Holmes is your kind of game, the closest matches are Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments, Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter and Agatha Christie - The ABC Murders — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, dark and immersive. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Get personalized picks →The Testament of Sherlock Holmes is a detective adventure developed by Frogwares. Set in London during 1898, players investigate a mystery through a deduction board that organises clues and evidence, supported by an interrogation system and perspective switching between first and third person. Reviewers note the game features an original story independent of Arthur Conan Doyle's novels, and players highlight Kerry Shale's performance as a smoldering Holmes. The sixth-sense hint system guides players through challenging puzzles. With atmospheric and immersive qualities, the investigation gameplay rewards methodical thinking over reflex. The game sits at 77% positive on Steam from over a thousand reviews and remains playable on Steam Deck at $19.99.
About The Testament of Sherlock Holmes: Become the greatest detective of all time in The Testament of Sherlock Holmes, a twisting, turning investigation game set in a faithfully-reproduced London of 1898. As Sherlock Holmes, you must find clues, interrogate suspects and unveil a mystery in a story full of twists!
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Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
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Shares an atmospheric mood with The Testament of Sherlock Holmes.
Top pick for The Testament of Sherlock Holmes fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with The Testament of Sherlock Holmes.
Become the most celebrated detective of all time: Sherlock Holmes! Use your impressive talents as a detective to solve six thrilling and varied cases: murders, missing persons, spectacular thefts and numerous investigations that sometimes lead you into the realms of the fantastic.
Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter
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Shares a dark mood with The Testament of Sherlock Holmes.
Second-strongest match for The Testament of Sherlock Holmes fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with The Testament of Sherlock Holmes.
Experience a fantastic adventure with unique gameplay that blends investigation, action and exploration in a breath-taking thriller that will test the limits of your nerves and intelligence. Play as the great detective and track down evil in the darkest corners of London and the human soul…
Agatha Christie - The ABC Murders
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Shares an atmospheric mood with The Testament of Sherlock Holmes.
Third-strongest match for The Testament of Sherlock Holmes fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with The Testament of Sherlock Holmes.
The ABC Murders is an adventure and investigation game adapted from the classic Agatha Christie novel. You are the famous private detective Hercule Poirot and, once again, you find yourself up against a mysterious serial killer who goes by the name of "ABC".
Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper
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Ranked #4 for The Testament of Sherlock Holmes fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with The Testament of Sherlock Holmes.
Recognized as one of the best licenses in gaming and lauded by the press, Sherlock Holmes is back with an investigation that is sure to be the most horrifying of the series. The famous detective stands against the most dangerous serial killer England has ever known - Jack the Ripper.
Sherlock Holmes Chapter One
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Shares an atmospheric mood with The Testament of Sherlock Holmes.
Ranked #5 for The Testament of Sherlock Holmes fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with The Testament of Sherlock Holmes.
In this story-driven detective thriller, a young Sherlock Holmes struggles to prove himself as he navigates an exotic, dangerous island in the Mediterranean to investigate the mystery of his mother’s death.
Still Life
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Shares an atmospheric mood with The Testament of Sherlock Holmes.
Ranked #6 for The Testament of Sherlock Holmes fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with The Testament of Sherlock Holmes.
Still Life 2 also now available!
Post Mortem
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Shares an atmospheric mood with The Testament of Sherlock Holmes.
Ranked #7 for The Testament of Sherlock Holmes fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with The Testament of Sherlock Holmes.
After returning to the quiet streets of Paris to pursue a life of painting, Gus Macpherson could not escape his true art…
L.A. Noire
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Shares an atmospheric mood with The Testament of Sherlock Holmes.
Ranked #8 for The Testament of Sherlock Holmes fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with The Testament of Sherlock Holmes.
In his fight to climb the ranks and do what's right, LAPD detective Cole Phelps must unravel the truth behind a string of arson attacks, conspiracies, and brutal murders, battling the L.A. underworld and even members of his own department.
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Judgment
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Return of the Obra Dinn
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Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.
Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper
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Recognized as one of the best licenses in gaming and lauded by the press, Sherlock Holmes is back with an investigation that is sure to be the most horrifying of the series. The famous detective stands against the most dangerous serial killer England has ever known - Jack the Ripper.
Sherlock Holmes and The Hound of The Baskervilles
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Shares an atmospheric mood with The Testament of Sherlock Holmes.
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Help Sherlock Holmes, the famed detective, investigate the legend of a supernatural hound on the fog-shrouded moorland in England of the 19th century. Immerse yourself into the dangerous world of diabolical curse and discover the truth of the monstrous creature.
Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
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Shares an atmospheric mood with The Testament of Sherlock Holmes.
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Become the most celebrated detective of all time: Sherlock Holmes! Use your impressive talents as a detective to solve six thrilling and varied cases: murders, missing persons, spectacular thefts and numerous investigations that sometimes lead you into the realms of the fantastic.
Sherlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Mummy
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Shares an atmospheric mood with The Testament of Sherlock Holmes.
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Take on the role of the famous detective Sherlock Holmes and get ready to avoid numerous traps and to solve riddles. A mysterious murder, numerous suspects, and the famous mummy for a case that appears to be not that easy...
Sherlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Persian Carpet
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Shares an atmospheric mood with The Testament of Sherlock Holmes.
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Scotland Yard has called Sherlock Holmes with an urgent request for help! A young painter has been found murdered and rolled up in a remarkable Persian carpet. Along with Watson, you must investigate the peculiar crime, exploring crime scene locations in search of missing clues.
Umineko When They Cry - Question Arcs
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Shares an atmospheric mood with The Testament of Sherlock Holmes.
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Umineko When They Cry is the 2nd series of Sound Novel released by 07th Expansion. The steam version features renewed character sprites which is swappable from the classic art.
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Priced ~60% under The Testament of Sherlock Holmes on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with The Testament of Sherlock Holmes.
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POSTAL 2
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Priced ~95% under The Testament of Sherlock Holmes on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with The Testament of Sherlock Holmes.
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Priced ~50% under The Testament of Sherlock Holmes on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with The Testament of Sherlock Holmes.
Congratulations. The October labor lottery is complete. Your name was pulled. For immediate placement, report to the Ministry of Admission at Grestin Border Checkpoint. An apartment will be provided for you and your family in East Grestin. Expect a Class-8 dwelling.
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
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Life is Strange - Episode 1
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with The Testament of Sherlock Holmes.
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Indigo Park: Chapter 1
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Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter
WHY THIS
Shares a dark mood with The Testament of Sherlock Holmes.
Another title from Frogwares, the studio behind The Testament of Sherlock Holmes. Shares Adventure with The Testament of Sherlock Holmes.
Experience a fantastic adventure with unique gameplay that blends investigation, action and exploration in a breath-taking thriller that will test the limits of your nerves and intelligence. Play as the great detective and track down evil in the darkest corners of London and the human soul…
Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with The Testament of Sherlock Holmes.
Another title from Frogwares, the studio behind The Testament of Sherlock Holmes. Shares Adventure with The Testament of Sherlock Holmes.
Become the most celebrated detective of all time: Sherlock Holmes! Use your impressive talents as a detective to solve six thrilling and varied cases: murders, missing persons, spectacular thefts and numerous investigations that sometimes lead you into the realms of the fantastic.
The Sinking City Remastered
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Shares an atmospheric mood with The Testament of Sherlock Holmes.
Another title from Frogwares, the studio behind The Testament of Sherlock Holmes. Shares Adventure with The Testament of Sherlock Holmes.
Powered by Unreal Engine 5, The Sinking City Remastered brings the eerie, atmospheric world of Oakmont back to life with enhanced gameplay and fully relit environments, perfect for both newcomers and returning players.
Sherlock Holmes Chapter One
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with The Testament of Sherlock Holmes.
Another title from Frogwares, the studio behind The Testament of Sherlock Holmes. Shares Adventure with The Testament of Sherlock Holmes.
In this story-driven detective thriller, a young Sherlock Holmes struggles to prove himself as he navigates an exotic, dangerous island in the Mediterranean to investigate the mystery of his mother’s death.
Sherlock Holmes The Awakened
WHY THIS
Another title from Frogwares, the studio behind The Testament of Sherlock Holmes. Shares Adventure with The Testament of Sherlock Holmes.
Experience a nerve-racking Lovecraftian adventure, rebuilt from the ground up with modern graphics and gameplay. Become Sherlock Holmes, and find yourself at the heart of the terrifying Cthulhu Mythos as you investigate a series of mysterious disappearances in Europe and the US.
Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper
WHY THIS
Another title from Frogwares, the studio behind The Testament of Sherlock Holmes. Shares Adventure with The Testament of Sherlock Holmes.
Recognized as one of the best licenses in gaming and lauded by the press, Sherlock Holmes is back with an investigation that is sure to be the most horrifying of the series. The famous detective stands against the most dangerous serial killer England has ever known - Jack the Ripper.
Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008)
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with The Testament of Sherlock Holmes.
Another title from Frogwares, the studio behind The Testament of Sherlock Holmes. Shares Adventure with The Testament of Sherlock Holmes.
The Sherlock Holmes series returns with this updated version of The Awakened, which brings a whole new dimension to the original title developed by Frogwares. The game puts the player into an investigation of the Cthulhu Mythos - as imagined by Father of modern horror, H.P. Lovecraft.
Sherlock Holmes: The Silver Earring
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Shares an atmospheric mood with The Testament of Sherlock Holmes.
Another title from Frogwares, the studio behind The Testament of Sherlock Holmes. Shares Adventure with The Testament of Sherlock Holmes.
Melvyn Bromsby, a rich tycoon, is about to make a statement, when suddenly a shot rings out. Sir Bromsby collapses - a mortal wound to the heart... A baffling murder, dozens of witnesses and no suspects! You, Sherlock Holmes, must use all your skills to shed light on this mysterious case.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with The Testament of Sherlock Holmes.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure with The Testament of Sherlock Holmes.
Become the most celebrated detective of all time: Sherlock Holmes! Use your impressive talents as a detective to solve six thrilling and varied cases: murders, missing persons, spectacular thefts and numerous investigations that sometimes lead you into the realms of the fantastic.
Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter
WHY THIS
Shares a dark mood with The Testament of Sherlock Holmes.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure with The Testament of Sherlock Holmes.
Experience a fantastic adventure with unique gameplay that blends investigation, action and exploration in a breath-taking thriller that will test the limits of your nerves and intelligence. Play as the great detective and track down evil in the darkest corners of London and the human soul…
Post Mortem
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with The Testament of Sherlock Holmes.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure with The Testament of Sherlock Holmes.
After returning to the quiet streets of Paris to pursue a life of painting, Gus Macpherson could not escape his true art…
Frequently asked about The Testament of Sherlock Holmes
- Does The Testament of Sherlock Holmes run on Steam Deck?
- The Testament of Sherlock Holmes is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
- How much does The Testament of Sherlock Holmes cost?
- The Testament of Sherlock Holmes is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to The Testament of Sherlock Holmes?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Testament of Sherlock Holmes are Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments, Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter, Agatha Christie - The ABC Murders.
- Who developed The Testament of Sherlock Holmes?
- The Testament of Sherlock Holmes was developed by Frogwares.
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