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The Testament of Sherlock Holmes vs Nemezis: Mysterious Journey III Prologue

The Testament of Sherlock Holmes and Nemezis: Mysterious Journey III Prologue 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 9 years older than Nemezis: Mysterious Journey III Prologue (2021). The Testament of Sherlock Holmes scores higher on Steam reviews (76.5% positive) than Nemezis: Mysterious Journey III Prologue (75.5% 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 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.

Choose Nemezis: Mysterious Journey III Prologue

Choose Nemezis: Mysterious Journey III Prologue if you want an Action, Indie, and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Nemezis: Mysterious Journey III Prologue launched in 2021.

Both The Testament of Sherlock Holmes and Nemezis: Mysterious Journey III Prologue sit in Adventure on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (76.5% vs 75.5% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.

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The Testament of Sherlock Holmes vs Nemezis: Mysterious Journey III Prologue — Steam metadata comparison
The Testament of Sherlock Holmes — Steam game coverThe Testament of Sherlock HolmesNemezis: Mysterious Journey III Prologue — Steam game coverNemezis: Mysterious Journey III Prologue
Released20122021
GenresAdventureAction, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price19.99 USDFree to play
Steam reviews76.5% positive (1,181 reviews)75.5% positive (53 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersFrogwaresDetalion Games S.A.

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The Testament of Sherlock Holmes vs Nemezis: Mysterious Journey III Prologue — FAQ

Should I play The Testament of Sherlock Holmes or Nemezis: Mysterious Journey III Prologue first?
If you want chronology, The Testament of Sherlock Holmes (2012) came out before Nemezis: Mysterious Journey III Prologue (2021). 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 Nemezis: Mysterious Journey III Prologue 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.
Is Nemezis: Mysterious Journey III Prologue free?
Yes — Nemezis: Mysterious Journey III Prologue is a free-to-play Steam title. The Testament of Sherlock Holmes is paid (19.99 USD).
Does The Testament of Sherlock Holmes run on Steam Deck?
Yes — The Testament of Sherlock Holmes is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Nemezis: Mysterious Journey III Prologue doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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