Widower's Sky vs Sherlock Holmes Chapter One
Widower's Sky and Sherlock Holmes Chapter One both land in Action, 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 share Action, Adventure on Steam. Widower's Sky (2019) is 2 years older than Sherlock Holmes Chapter One (2021). Sherlock Holmes Chapter One scores higher on Steam reviews (75.8% positive) than Widower's Sky (21.4% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Widower's Sky |  Sherlock Holmes Chapter One | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 44.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 21.4% positive (14 reviews) | 75.8% positive (1,606 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | whaleo | Frogwares |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Widower's Sky (2019) is 2 years older than Sherlock Holmes Chapter One (2021).
- Sherlock Holmes Chapter One scores higher on Steam reviews (75.8% positive) than Widower's Sky (21.4% positive).
- Widower's Sky is currently ~96% cheaper on Steam than Sherlock Holmes Chapter One (1.99 USD vs. 44.99 USD).
- Sherlock Holmes Chapter One is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Widower's Sky has no Deck rating yet.
Widower's Sky vs Sherlock Holmes Chapter One — FAQ
- Should I play Widower's Sky or Sherlock Holmes Chapter One first?
- If you want chronology, Widower's Sky (2019) came out before Sherlock Holmes Chapter One (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 Widower's Sky and Sherlock Holmes Chapter One similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.