Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments (2014)

Developer

Frogwares

Platforms

Windows

Genres

Adventure

Rating

4.5 of 5, 7,902 player ratings

Typical playtime

about 14 hours

Where to get it

Steam

How it feels

A slow, thoughtful detective simulation where you meticulously gather clues and weigh ethical choices in atmospheric Victorian London.

investigativeatmosphericdeliberatepensivestory drivencontemplativeimmersivemorally nuanced

What players say

Players praise the deduction system and freedom to accuse based on evidence, but are split on hand-holding: some feel it guides too much. Crashes are common, though autosaves soften the blow, and some find the game unplayable on Steam Deck.

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