Underplayed Gems

Detective tales: A Study in Scarlet (2022)

Detective tales: A Study in Scarlet cover
Developer
Escape Pod
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Early Access
Rating
5.0 of 5, 8 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A cooperative detective experience where verbal communication with a partner is essential to piece together clues and solve the mystery.

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What players say

Players praise the co-op puzzle design and faithful Sherlock Holmes atmosphere, though many note the game is very short and still in early access. Updates have paused, but reviewers eagerly await more chapters.

Screenshots

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