Games like Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
If Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments is your kind of game, the closest matches are Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter, The Testament of Sherlock Holmes and Sherlock Holmes Chapter One — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric victorian london setting, deduction system feels authentic and atmospheric. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Get personalized picks →Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments is a 2014 adventure game developed by Frogwares that places players in the role of the legendary detective investigating six distinct cases spanning murders, missing persons, and elaborate thefts. The gameplay emphasizes physical evidence gathering, witness interrogation, clue combination, and case revisiting, with a deduction system that requires methodical searching to progress. Players describe the Victorian London setting as atmospheric and immersive, with each case varying in type and complexity. Moral choices influence story outcomes, adding consequence to how players pursue justice. The game is verified for Steam Deck play, runs at normal difficulty with medium-length sessions, and holds a 90% positive rating from over 2,300 Steam reviews.
About Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments: Become the most celebrated detective of all time: Sherlock Holmes! Use your impressive talents as a detective to solve six thrilling and varied cases: murders, missing persons, spectacular thefts and numerous investigations that sometimes lead you into the realms of the fantastic.
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Become the greatest detective of all time in The Testament of Sherlock Holmes, a twisting, turning investigation game set in a faithfully-reproduced London of 1898. As Sherlock Holmes, you must find clues, interrogate suspects and unveil a mystery in a story full of twists!
Sherlock Holmes Chapter One
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The Testament of Sherlock Holmes
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Shares an atmospheric mood with Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments.
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Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter
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Powered by Unreal Engine 5, The Sinking City Remastered brings the eerie, atmospheric world of Oakmont back to life with enhanced gameplay and fully relit environments, perfect for both newcomers and returning players.
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In this story-driven detective thriller, a young Sherlock Holmes struggles to prove himself as he navigates an exotic, dangerous island in the Mediterranean to investigate the mystery of his mother’s death.
The Testament of Sherlock Holmes
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments.
Another title from Frogwares, the studio behind Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments. Shares Adventure with Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments.
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Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper
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Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008)
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Sherlock Holmes: The Silver Earring
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Melvyn Bromsby, a rich tycoon, is about to make a statement, when suddenly a shot rings out. Sir Bromsby collapses - a mortal wound to the heart... A baffling murder, dozens of witnesses and no suspects! You, Sherlock Holmes, must use all your skills to shed light on this mysterious case.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter
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Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure with Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments.
Experience a fantastic adventure with unique gameplay that blends investigation, action and exploration in a breath-taking thriller that will test the limits of your nerves and intelligence. Play as the great detective and track down evil in the darkest corners of London and the human soul…
Murdered: Soul Suspect
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Shares an atmospheric mood with Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure with Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments.
MURDERED: SOUL SUSPECT™ takes players into a whole new realm of mystery where the case is personal and the clues just out of reach, challenging gamers to solve the hardest case of all… their own murder.
Paradise Killer
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Shares an atmospheric mood with Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure with Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments.
Paradise Island, a world outside reality. There’s been a murder that only "investigation freak" Lady Love Dies can solve. Gather evidence and interrogate suspects in this open world adventure. You can accuse anyone, but you’ll have to prove your case in trial. It’s up to you to decide who’s guilty.
Frequently asked about Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
- Is Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments verified for Steam Deck?
- Yes — Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
- How much does Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments cost?
- Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments is listed on Steam at 29.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments are Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter, The Testament of Sherlock Holmes, Sherlock Holmes Chapter One.
- Who developed Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments?
- Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments was developed by Frogwares.
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