Choose The Testament of Sherlock Holmes
Choose The Testament of Sherlock Holmes if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 1,181 Steam reviews back the pick.
The Testament of Sherlock Holmes vs Paradise Killer
The Testament of Sherlock Holmes and Paradise Killer 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. The Testament of Sherlock Holmes (2012) is 8 years older than Paradise Killer (2020). Paradise Killer scores higher on Steam reviews (94.7% positive) than The Testament of Sherlock Holmes (76.5% 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 Paradise Killer
Choose Paradise Killer if you want an Indie and RPG game with Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 94.7% positive across 2,506 reviews.
Both The Testament of Sherlock Holmes and Paradise Killer 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
 The Testament of Sherlock Holmes |  Paradise Killer | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2020 |
| Genres | Adventure | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.5% positive (1,181 reviews) | 94.7% positive (2,506 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Frogwares | Kaizen Game Works |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- The Testament of Sherlock Holmes (2012) is 8 years older than Paradise Killer (2020).
- Paradise Killer scores higher on Steam reviews (94.7% positive) than The Testament of Sherlock Holmes (76.5% positive).
- Paradise Killer is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than The Testament of Sherlock Holmes (19.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: The Testament of Sherlock Holmes is Deck Playable, Paradise Killer is Deck Verified.
The Testament of Sherlock Holmes vs Paradise Killer — FAQ
- Which is better, The Testament of Sherlock Holmes or Paradise Killer?
- On Steam reviews Paradise Killer scores higher (94.7% positive) than The Testament of Sherlock Holmes (76.5% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Paradise Killer is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play The Testament of Sherlock Holmes or Paradise Killer first?
- If you want chronology, The Testament of Sherlock Holmes (2012) came out before Paradise Killer (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 The Testament of Sherlock Holmes and Paradise Killer 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.