Choose The Testament of Sherlock Holmes
Choose The Testament of Sherlock Holmes if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. 1,181 Steam reviews back the pick.
The Testament of Sherlock Holmes vs Whispers in the West - Co-op Murder Mystery
The Testament of Sherlock Holmes and Whispers in the West - Co-op Murder Mystery 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 11 years older than Whispers in the West - Co-op Murder Mystery (2023). The Testament of Sherlock Holmes scores higher on Steam reviews (76.5% positive) than Whispers in the West - Co-op Murder Mystery (68.2% 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 Whispers in the West - Co-op Murder Mystery
Choose Whispers in the West - Co-op Murder Mystery if you want an Indie and RPG game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Whispers in the West - Co-op Murder Mystery launched in 2023.
Both The Testament of Sherlock Holmes and Whispers in the West - Co-op Murder Mystery 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 |  Whispers in the West - Co-op Murder Mystery | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2023 |
| Genres | Adventure | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.5% positive (1,181 reviews) | 68.2% positive (44 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Frogwares | Infinite Whys |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- The Testament of Sherlock Holmes (2012) is 11 years older than Whispers in the West - Co-op Murder Mystery (2023).
- The Testament of Sherlock Holmes scores higher on Steam reviews (76.5% positive) than Whispers in the West - Co-op Murder Mystery (68.2% positive).
- Whispers in the West - Co-op Murder Mystery is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than The Testament of Sherlock Holmes (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Whispers in the West - Co-op Murder Mystery has co-op; The Testament of Sherlock Holmes does not.
- Steam Deck: The Testament of Sherlock Holmes is Deck Playable, Whispers in the West - Co-op Murder Mystery is Deck Unsupported.
The Testament of Sherlock Holmes vs Whispers in the West - Co-op Murder Mystery — FAQ
- Should I play The Testament of Sherlock Holmes or Whispers in the West - Co-op Murder Mystery first?
- If you want chronology, The Testament of Sherlock Holmes (2012) came out before Whispers in the West - Co-op Murder Mystery (2023). 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 Whispers in the West - Co-op Murder Mystery 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 The Testament of Sherlock Holmes have multiplayer like Whispers in the West - Co-op Murder Mystery?
- No. Whispers in the West - Co-op Murder Mystery supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while The Testament of Sherlock Holmes is listed as single-player only.