Games like The Testament of Sherlock Holmes

A narrative adventure game where players investigate crime scenes, find clues, and interrogate suspects as Sherlock Holmes. It features a dark, twisting story set in Victorian London.

80% positive from 3,893 · 2012 · 27% finish it · Steam Deck Playable · Lowest ever $1.00 (2020-12-10)

AdventureDetective Point & Click Puzzle MysterySingleplayer

Six games like The Testament of Sherlock Holmes

The Roottrees are Dead

96% positive from 5,129 reviews2025Deck Playable

A narrative deduction game where you uncover family ties using 1990s internet research. Solve puzzles by connecting evidence to build a family tree.

What players likedPlayers praise this addictive detective game for its challenging, rewarding puzzles and comparisons to "Obra Dinn," "Hypnospace Outlaw," and "Her Story."

The catchInvestigation boils down to typing keywords and reading summaries, which turns tedious.

Both are tagged Detective, Mystery and Point & Click.

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Agatha Christie - The ABC Murders

81% positive from 3,045 reviews201635% finish itDeck Playable

Third-person detective adventure adapted from the Agatha Christie novel. As Poirot you comb crime scenes, read how suspects answer, and assemble clues into deductions and a timeline.

What players likedPlayers praise it as a polished, engaging adventure game and interactive novel, faithful to the detective story.

The catchWalking, dialogue and puzzles all move slowly, turning the investigation into a chore.

Both are tagged Detective, Mystery and Point & Click.

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The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark

95% positive from 1,632 reviews2021Deck Verified

Point-and-click adventure game where you solve paranormal mysteries with Detective McQueen. It features a humorous, pixelated art style and standalone cases.

What players likedPlayers praise its humor and creative puzzles, comparing it to the original Darkside Detective game as an enjoyable point-and-click adventure.

The catchPuzzle logic is so obscure that brute-force clicking or a guide is the norm.

Both are tagged Detective, Mystery and Point & Click.

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Kathy Rain: Director's Cut

93% positive from 1,466 reviews202152% finish itDeck Verified

This is a point-and-click detective mystery game with a '90s setting. Players collect clues, interrogate suspects, and solve puzzles to uncover a dark truth.

What players likedPlayers praise its engaging story, good voice acting, and logical puzzles, comparing it to classic point-and-click adventures like Zak McKracken and Silent Hill.

The catchIt starts strong then falls apart, ending in a nonsensical supernatural anticlimax.

Both are tagged Detective, Mystery and Point & Click.

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Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper

81% positive from 1,346 reviews2009Deck Playable

This is a 3D point-and-click adventure game where players investigate Jack the Ripper's crimes from two perspectives. It features a dark, horrifying manhunt through 1888 London.

What players likedPlayers praise its immersive atmosphere and story, comparing it favorably to "The Awakened" and a visit to London.

The catchSeveral puzzles give no clear instructions and need outside walkthroughs to solve.

Both are tagged Detective, Mystery and Point & Click.

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Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged

95% positive from 1,274 reviews202437% finish itDeck Verified

This is a point-and-click adventure game featuring a globe-trotting mystery with fully voiced characters and challenging puzzles. Players explore exotic locations, solve riddles, and uncover conspiracies.

What players likedPlayers praise the beautiful remaster of this classic point-and-click adventure, which looks and feels like their nostalgic memories.

The catchSlow pacing with drawn-out, hard-to-skip animations

Both are tagged Detective, Mystery and Point & Click.

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More about The Testament of Sherlock Holmes

What players liked

Players praise the engaging story and varied, intuitive puzzles, wishing its sequel maintained its quality.

The catch

Obscure puzzles and pixel hunting leave you stuck and reaching for a walkthrough.

Reviews: 80% positive from 3,893
Released: 2012
Finish it: 27% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Playable
Price: Lowest ever $1.00 (2020-12-10)
Play: Single-player

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 80% positive, but with 3,893 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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