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Sherlock Holmes and The Hound of The Baskervilles vs Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala

Sherlock Holmes and The Hound of The Baskervilles and Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala both land in Adventure, Casual 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 share Adventure, Casual on Steam. Sherlock Holmes and The Hound of The Baskervilles (2012) is 4 years older than Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala (2016). Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala scores higher on Steam reviews (91.4% positive) than Sherlock Holmes and The Hound of The Baskervilles (88.6% 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 and The Hound of The Baskervilles

Choose Sherlock Holmes and The Hound of The Baskervilles if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Sherlock Holmes and The Hound of The Baskervilles launched in 2012.

Choose Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala

Choose Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 91.4% positive across 339 reviews.

Both Sherlock Holmes and The Hound of The Baskervilles and Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala sit in Adventure and Casual 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.

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Sherlock Holmes and The Hound of The Baskervilles vs Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala — Steam metadata comparison
Sherlock Holmes and The Hound of The Baskervilles — Steam game coverSherlock Holmes and The Hound of The BaskervillesEnigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala — Steam game coverEnigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala
Released20122016
GenresAdventure, CasualAdventure, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows, macOS, Linux
Steam DeckDeck PlayableDeck Playable
Price9.99 USD14.99 USD
Steam reviews88.6% positive (367 reviews)91.4% positive (339 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersWaterlily GamesArtifex Mundi

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Sherlock Holmes and The Hound of The Baskervilles vs Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala — FAQ

Which is better, Sherlock Holmes and The Hound of The Baskervilles or Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala?
On Steam reviews Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala scores higher (91.4% positive) than Sherlock Holmes and The Hound of The Baskervilles (88.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Should I play Sherlock Holmes and The Hound of The Baskervilles or Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala first?
If you want chronology, Sherlock Holmes and The Hound of The Baskervilles (2012) came out before Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala (2016). 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 Sherlock Holmes and The Hound of The Baskervilles and Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala similar?
They overlap on Adventure, Casual 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.
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