Choose The Testament of Sherlock Holmes
Choose The Testament of Sherlock Holmes if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,181 Steam reviews back the pick.
The Testament of Sherlock Holmes vs Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
The Testament of Sherlock Holmes 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. The Testament of Sherlock Holmes (2012) is 2 years older than Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments (2014). Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments scores higher on Steam reviews (89.7% 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 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 The Testament of Sherlock Holmes 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
 The Testament of Sherlock Holmes |  Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2014 |
| Genres | Adventure | Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.5% positive (1,181 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.
- The Testament of Sherlock Holmes (2012) is 2 years older than Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments (2014).
- Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments scores higher on Steam reviews (89.7% positive) than The Testament of Sherlock Holmes (76.5% positive).
- The Testament of Sherlock Holmes is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments (19.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: The Testament of Sherlock Holmes is Deck Playable, Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments is Deck Verified.
The Testament of Sherlock Holmes vs Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments — FAQ
- Which is better, The Testament of Sherlock Holmes or Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments?
- On Steam reviews Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments scores higher (89.7% positive) than The Testament of Sherlock Holmes (76.5% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, 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 The Testament of Sherlock Holmes or Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments first?
- If you want chronology, The Testament of Sherlock Holmes (2012) 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 The Testament of Sherlock Holmes 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.