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Cognition: An Erica Reed Thriller FBI agent Erica Reed has an uncanny talent: she can see the past and piece together how a crime unfolded. But not even this sixth sense could save her younger brother, Scott, from a brutal serial killer. Three years later, the investigation into Scott’s murder has gone cold -- but Erica’s work has only just begun.

Similarity 59%
Price -96% 0.70€
Rating 7.8
Release 19 Sep 2013
Magrunner: Dark Pulse Magrunner: Dark Pulse is an action-puzzle game in which technology confronts the Cthulhu Mythos, penned by H.P. Lovecraft. Equipped with your Magtech glove, you must harness the ability to magnetically polarize and manipulate objects in the environment to survive and surpass challenging puzzles.

Similarity 59%
Price -96% 0.88€
Rating 7.1
Release 20 Jun 2013
Runaway, A Road Adventure New York, 2000......Without knowing how or why, Brian, a student on the verge of graduating from college, is attacked by Mafia gangsters. During his desperate getaway, in the company of a mysterious striptease dancer, he ends up meeting a wide range of unusual characters.

Similarity 59%
Price -83% 0.88€
Rating 7.3
Release 14 Mar 2007
Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala is the final chapter in the blockbuster trilogy, an exciting detective story rife with adventure, puzzles, and ancient mystery. Follow the trail of a demonic preacher and unravel the secrets of Karkhala Peak!

Similarity 59%
Price -94% 0.90€
Rating 8.8
Release 11 Aug 2016
Mindcop Mindcop is a non-linear „whodunnit“ detective game. It mixes a story driven adventure with real-time puzzle gaming. As the infamous Mindcop, you can dive into the minds of your suspects to uncover their secrets and unravel their lies.

Similarity 58%
Price -30% 10.49€
Rating 8.7
Release 14 Nov 2024
9 Clues: The Secret of Serpent Creek Save your missing friend and reveal the corruption of the town’s citizens to stop an evil plot to bring the evil Snake God back to our world.

Similarity 58%
Price -97% 0.54€
Rating 8.6
Release 10 Jul 2014
The House of Da Vinci 2 Become an apprentice of the famous Leonardo da Vinci. Solve handcrafted mechanical 3D puzzles and discover hidden secrets. Navigate through mesmerizing environments of the Italian Renaissance. Travel through time to influence your surroundings.

Similarity 58%
Price -38% 12.55€
Rating 8.8
Release 28 May 2020
Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The First Cases Discover an untold crime story from the mysterious youth of the famous detective Hercule Poirot.

Similarity 58%
Price -97% 0.60€
Rating 7.3
Release 27 Sep 2021
Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective, the classic puzzle-solving mystery adventure directed by Ace Attorney creator Shu Takumi, is back! This long-awaited HD remaster features upgraded visuals and sound and new gallery content.

Similarity 57%
Price -74% 8.04€
Rating 9.4
Release 29 Jun 2023
Enigmatis: The Ghosts of Maple Creek Let one of the most thrilling adventures of your life begin!

Similarity 57%
Price -97% 0.51€
Rating 8.1
Release 16 Oct 2014
Adam Wolfe Acting as Adam Wolfe, an investigator of the paranormal, you will discover a hidden world under the modern San Francisco. In this city, ghosts, artifacts, secret orders and curses are just some of the things that Adam will come across working on his most important case.

Similarity 57%
Price -84% 1.00€
Rating 8.7
Release 07 Oct 2016
Edna & Harvey: The Breakout - Anniversary Edition Edna & Harvey are back! The award-winning adventure with high resolution visuals, new technology, intuitive controls – Experience this quirky cult classic with Edna & Harvey anew, but better than ever before!

Similarity 57%
Price -90% 2.06€
Rating 8.6
Release 04 Dec 2019
Crime Secrets: Crimson Lily Stop the mysterious killer!

Similarity 57%
Price -95% 0.76€
Rating 7.0
Release 14 Jul 2016
The Last Express Gold Edition Step aboard the 1914 Orient Express in this award-winning mystery adventure from Prince of Persia creator Jordan Mechner. Described as one of the best adventure games of all time, The Last Express is an intrigue-filled adventure set aboard the luxurious Orient Express.

Similarity 57%
Price -89% 0.79€
Rating 7.6
Release 21 Nov 2013
The Sexy Brutale The Sexy Brutale — a never-ending masked ball featuring intrigue, murder and the (quite possibly) occult! Relive the same mysterious day where the guests at the casino mansion are being murdered by the staff over and over again...

Similarity 56%
Price -88% 2.46€
Rating 8.9
Release 11 Apr 2017
Through Abandoned: The Underground City It’s the first game of Through Abandoned series, classical point and click game. You try to find your twin-brother who disappeared in a huge and mysterious place called Abandoned.

Similarity 55%
Price -80% 0.20€
Rating 7.6
Release 22 Jul 2015
Runaway: A Twist of Fate Runaway: A Twist of Fate is the adventure game of the year! Featuring a production worthy of a big 2D animated movie, Runaway follows a story full of twists and turns, and packed with comical highlights. All in all, you will be confronted with more than 200 mysteries and puzzles to keep your brain running through a big adventure that you...

Similarity 55%
Price -67% 1.69€
Rating 8.4
Release 21 Apr 2011
Cube Escape Collection In this classic point-and-click adventure anthology you follow the path of Dale and Laura and other famous Rusty lake characters such as Mr. Crow and Mr. Owl. The series will be updated, preserved and bundled to survive the end of the Flash Games era.

Similarity 55%
Price -60% 2.00€
Rating 9.5
Release 14 Oct 2020
The 7th Guest Henry Stauf's mansion has been abandoned for as long as anyone dare remember. Stauf was a master toy maker, a maker of amazing puzzles and this strange house was his greatest creation. Now the mansion stands empty, rotting ever since the children started dying, ever since the six guests came.

Similarity 55%
Price -20% 5.25€
Rating 6.5
Release 18 Oct 2013
Heal Guide an old man through the dark and atmospheric world of Heal in this abstract 2D puzzle-adventure point-and-click game.

Similarity 55%
Price -96% 0.32€
Rating 7.9
Release 10 Apr 2020
The Next BIG Thing The Next Big Thing is a great adventure game in high definition, loaded with laughs, tributes, mysteries and wacky puzzles!

Similarity 55%
Price -89% 0.57€
Rating 7.9
Release 21 Apr 2011
Rusty Lake Hotel Are you ready to serve the guests in the Rusty Lake Hotel? Solve all mysteries in this dark and eerie puzzle game. Rusty Lake Hotel is a point-and-click adventure by the creators of the Rusty Lake & Cube Escape series.

Similarity 55%
Price -67% 0.67€
Rating 9.3
Release 29 Jan 2016
Machinika: Atlas Machinika: Atlas is an indie puzzle game and is the direct sequel to Machinika: Museum, you play as a museum researcher who just land on Atlas. Will you unravel the mysteries of the alien vessel? Solve cryptic puzzles to find out what happened!

Similarity 55%
Price -35% 7.79€
Rating 7.1
Release 17 Sep 2024
Sam & Max Save the World An open-and-shut case of petty vandalism balloons into a far-flung mind-control conspiracy involving former child stars, the media, the mafia, the government, the internet, and the bright side of the moon. Telltale's episodic classic, lovingly remastered by members of the original development team.

Similarity 55%
Price -70% 5.06€
Rating 8.9
Release 02 Dec 2020

Most played games like Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008) on Steam

Take a look at the top games like Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008) that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of June 15th 2025.

1. DREDGE

Similarity 48% DREDGE is a single-player fishing adventure with a sinister undercurrent. Sell your catch, upgrade your boat, and dredge the depths for long-buried secrets. Explore a mysterious archipelago and discover why some things are best left forgotten. DREDGE is a exploration, fishing and lovecraftian game developed by Black Salt Games and published by Team17. Released on March 30th 2023 has received 43,966 reviews of which 42,127 were positive and 1,839 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played game like Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008), thanks to its 1,157 peak concurrent players over the last day.
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2. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy

Similarity 50% Become Phoenix Wright and experience the thrill of battle as you fight to save your innocent clients in a court of law. Play all 14 episodes, spanning the first three games, in one gorgeous collection. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy is a detective, visual novel and story rich game developed and published by CAPCOM Co. and Ltd.. Released on April 09th 2019 has received 37,254 reviews of which 36,370 were positive and 884 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. While seeing 804 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among games like Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008) based on player count.
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3. Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy

Similarity 51% Join rookie attorney Apollo Justice and his mentor, the legendary Phoenix Wright, in this collection of 3 games! This title features 16 episodes (including previously DLC-only episodes) and supports English, French, German, Japanese Korean, and Traditional and Simplified Chinese. Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy is a adventure, visual novel and detective game developed and published by CAPCOM Co. and Ltd.. Released on January 24th 2024 has received 3,272 reviews of which 2,960 were positive and 312 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. While seeing 286 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among games like Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008) based on player count.
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4. The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles

Similarity 46% Immerse yourself in a dramatic yet charming and witty world of evidence-gathering, deduction and courtroom battles with this double-pack of the adventures of rookie lawyer Ryunosuke. The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles is a visual novel, adventure and detective game developed and published by CAPCOM Co. and Ltd.. Released on July 26th 2021 has received 8,158 reviews of which 7,691 were positive and 467 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 183 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played games like Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008).
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5. The Roottrees are Dead

Similarity 66% A genealogical mystery straight out of 1998. Scour the early Internet for clues, uncover hidden connections, and piece together the family tree behind the secretive Roottree Corporation. The Roottrees are Dead is a mystery, puzzle and detective game developed by Robin Ward and published by Evil Trout. Released on January 15th 2025 has received 2,522 reviews of which 2,459 were positive and 63 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 174 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played games like Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008).
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174
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6. Return of the Obra Dinn

Similarity 51% Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn. Return of the Obra Dinn is a detective, mystery and puzzle game developed by Lucas Pope and published by 3909. Released on October 18th 2018 has received 29,016 reviews of which 28,093 were positive and 923 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 135 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played games like Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008).
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7. Chants of Sennaar

Similarity 49% In this award-winning puzzle adventure game, play as the Traveler on a quest to reunite the Peoples of the Tower. Observe, listen, and decipher ancient languages in a fascinating universe inspired by the Myth of Babel. Chants of Sennaar is a puzzle, adventure and singleplayer game developed by Rundisc and published by Focus Entertainment. Released on September 05th 2023 has received 22,453 reviews of which 22,075 were positive and 378 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 119 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played games like Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008).
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8. Adventure Escape Mysteries

Similarity 58% Play a story-driven room escape game with unique puzzles enjoyed by tens of millions of players. Solve mysteries, puzzle through escape rooms, and find the clue that will crack the case in a critically acclaimed puzzle adventure game! Adventure Escape Mysteries is a free to play, escape room and point & click game developed and published by Haiku Games Co. Released on May 05th 2020 has received 935 reviews of which 809 were positive and 126 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 119 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played games like Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008).
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9. The Wolf Among Us

Similarity 47% From the makers of the 2012 Game of the Year: The Walking Dead, comes a thriller based on the award-winning Fables comic books. As Bigby Wolf you will discover that a brutal, bloody murder is just a taste of things to come in a game series where your every decision can have enormous consequences. The Wolf Among Us is a adventure, detective and story rich game developed and published by Telltale. Released on October 11th 2013 has received 35,678 reviews of which 34,914 were positive and 764 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 117 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played games like Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008).
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117
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10. Unsolved Case

Similarity 48% A new lead turns up old doubts about an 'Unsolved Case'. A trap, or a copycat killer? In this co-op puzzle game prequel to the award-winning Cryptic Killer series, put on your detective badges as you collaborate and communicate to crack the codes, solve the riddles, and catch the Cryptic Killer. Unsolved Case is a online co-op, puzzle and escape room game developed and published by Eleven Puzzles. Released on November 24th 2022 has received 5,683 reviews of which 5,004 were positive and 679 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played games like Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008).
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Best deals on games like Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008) on Steam

Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of games like Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008) available on Steam right now, updated on June 15th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted games like Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008).

1. Deponia: The Complete Journey

Similarity 48% Junk, junk and even more junk. Life on the trash-planet Deponia is anything but a walk in the park. No surprise that Rufus had enough of that and hatches one ludicrous plan after the other to escape this bleak place. Deponia: The Complete Journey is a adventure, point & click and comedy game developed and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on July 08th 2014 has received 6,544 reviews of which 5,613 were positive and 931 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Featuring a massive 99% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for games like Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008).
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931

-99% 29.99€ 0.58€

2. Boxes: Lost Fragments

Similarity 62% As a legendary thief, your next assignment lures you into a grand and lavish mansion. There you find a series of puzzle boxes, designed for an unknown purpose. What should have been a quick in-and-out, gradually turns into your own harrowing struggle for freedom and answers. Boxes: Lost Fragments is a puzzle, adventure and mystery game developed by Big Loop Studios and published by Snapbreak. Released on February 01st 2024 has received 3,901 reviews of which 3,621 were positive and 280 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 98% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in games like Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008).
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280

-98% 14.99€ 0.41€

3. Doors: Paradox

Similarity 54% A relaxing puzzle escape game! Make your way through a variety of hand-crafted 3D dioramas, look for useful objects, find hidden clues and solve fun puzzles! Unravel this mysterious adventure about chaos, order and the surreal. Doors: Paradox is a puzzle, point & click and multiple endings game developed by Big Loop Studios and published by Snapbreak. Released on November 04th 2022 has received 1,546 reviews of which 1,414 were positive and 132 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 98% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in games like Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008).
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132

-98% 14.99€ 0.34€

4. The Invisible Hours

Similarity 46% The Invisible Hours is a complex murder mystery in VR, in which players freely explore an intricate web of interwoven stories within a sprawling mansion. This is not a game. This is not a movie. This is a piece of immersive theatre with many tangled threads. The Invisible Hours is a adventure, casual and vr game developed by Tequila Works and published by Game Trust . Released on October 10th 2017 has received 508 reviews of which 468 were positive and 40 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for games like Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008).
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-98% 34.99€ 0.85€

5. The Inner World

Similarity 52% The Inner World – A 2D-Point’n’Click Adventure Together with the help of the mysterious thief Laura, his best intentions and no clue whatsoever, Robert sets off on his adventure to discover the secret of the wind's disappearance. Will the young adventurer be able to save his world? The Inner World is a adventure, point & click and puzzle game developed by Studio Fizbin and published by Headup. Released on September 27th 2013 has received 1,394 reviews of which 1,246 were positive and 148 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for games like Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008).
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-98% 13.99€ 0.33€

6. Anna's Quest

Similarity 45% With her telekinesis, unorthodox use of torture instruments, a knack for improvisation and the help of a shady fox she makes her way from the peaks of Glass Mountain to the deepest dungeon. Anna's Quest is a adventure, point & click and indie game developed and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on July 02nd 2015 has received 2,331 reviews of which 2,054 were positive and 277 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for games like Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008).
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-98% 19.99€ 0.48€

7. The Dark Eye: Chains of Satinav

Similarity 48% Face your Destiny! In Andergast, whose inhabitants are considered to be superstitious, King Efferdan awaits a state visit from high-ranking dignitaries. For centuries the kingdom has been at odds with neighboring Nostria, but now first steps are being undertaken toward a lasting peace. The Dark Eye: Chains of Satinav is a adventure, point & click and singleplayer game developed and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on June 22nd 2012 has received 2,353 reviews of which 2,042 were positive and 311 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for games like Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008).
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-98% 19.99€ 0.46€

8. Endless Fables: The Minotaur's Curse

Similarity 45% Face off against the Minotaur! Endless Fables: The Minotaur's Curse is a casual, hidden object and adventure game developed by Sunward Games and published by Artifex Mundi. Released on December 15th 2016 has received 321 reviews of which 289 were positive and 32 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for games like Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008).
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-98% 14.79€ 0.43€

9. Yesterday Origins

Similarity 59% John Yesterday becomes immortal following an occult ritual. However, not everything goes to plan. He and his girlfriend Pauline must embark on an investigation to try to reproduce the immortality ritual. But his former acquaintances have other plans for him... Yesterday Origins is a adventure, point & click and violent game developed by Pendulo Studios and published by Microids. Released on November 10th 2016 has received 688 reviews of which 569 were positive and 119 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for games like Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008).
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-98% 14.99€ 0.43€

10. The Book of Unwritten Tales: The Critter Chronicles

Similarity 46% Enjoy a thrilling and hilarious point-and-click adventure in the fantasy world of Aventasia The Book of Unwritten Tales: The Critter Chronicles is a adventure, point & click and fantasy game developed by KING Art and published by THQ Nordic. Released on December 05th 2012 has received 448 reviews of which 373 were positive and 75 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for games like Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008).
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-98% 19.99€ 0.50€

Free games like Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008) on Steam

Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play games like Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008) you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on June 15th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play games like Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008).

1. Adventure Escape Mysteries

Similarity 58% Play a story-driven room escape game with unique puzzles enjoyed by tens of millions of players. Solve mysteries, puzzle through escape rooms, and find the clue that will crack the case in a critically acclaimed puzzle adventure game! Adventure Escape Mysteries is a free to play, escape room and point & click game developed and published by Haiku Games Co. Released on May 05th 2020 has received 935 reviews of which 809 were positive and 126 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 119 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free games like Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008).
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2. Unsolved Case

Similarity 48% A new lead turns up old doubts about an 'Unsolved Case'. A trap, or a copycat killer? In this co-op puzzle game prequel to the award-winning Cryptic Killer series, put on your detective badges as you collaborate and communicate to crack the codes, solve the riddles, and catch the Cryptic Killer. Unsolved Case is a online co-op, puzzle and escape room game developed and published by Eleven Puzzles. Released on November 24th 2022 has received 5,683 reviews of which 5,004 were positive and 679 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free games like Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008).
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3. The Mr. Rabbit Magic Show

Similarity 53% The incredible Mr. Rabbit invites you all to a mysterious magic show! Celebrate 10 years of Rusty Lake with a new free-to-play point-and-click adventure that promises to delight and… shock you with its sleight of hand! The Mr. Rabbit Magic Show is a adventure, escape room and point & click game developed and published by Rusty Lake. Released on April 30th 2025 has received 3,047 reviews of which 3,008 were positive and 39 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free games like Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008).
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4. Aurora Hills: Chapter 1

Similarity 62% Aurora Hills: Chapter 1 is the first part in series of point and click puzzle adventure games. Follow the journey of Ethan Hill, a park ranger tasked with investigating strange disappearances from the region to uncover the mystery of Aurora Hills! Aurora Hills: Chapter 1 is a adventure, puzzle and mystery game developed and published by NovaSoft Interactive Ltd.. Released on April 20th 2024 has received 2,564 reviews of which 2,450 were positive and 114 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free games like Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008).
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5. United heist

Similarity 47% Your crew consists of two elite thieves. A client hires you to steal a mysterious item. One handles intel; the other infiltrates. Choose your roles and master the heist in this asymmetric co-op puzzle game. United heist is a puzzle, co-op campaign and adventure game developed and published by No more Sleep. Released on February 12th 2023 has received 1,799 reviews of which 1,482 were positive and 317 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free games like Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008).
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6. The Council

Similarity 47% Experience a Narrative Adventure where your choices and character growth truly matter. As a member of a 1793 secret society, live a tale of intrigue and manipulation on the hunt for your missing mother. The Council is a choices matter, adventure and rpg game developed by Big Bad Wolf and published by Focus Entertainment. Released on March 13th 2018 has received 5,338 reviews of which 4,469 were positive and 869 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free games like Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008).
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7. King's Quest

Similarity 48% King’s Quest is a collection of five different chapter releases, each focusing on an untold tale in Graham’s past. Discover a wondrous world full of whimsical characters, charming puzzles and perilous dangers in this fun and enchanting coming of age story. King's Quest is a adventure, puzzle and point & click game developed by The Odd Gentlemen and published by Sierra. Released on July 28th 2015 has received 2,877 reviews of which 2,590 were positive and 287 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free games like Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008).
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8. The Children of Clay

Similarity 67% The Children of Clay is a short stop motion archeology horror game, where you have to study an ancient artefact and discover its dark secret. The Children of Clay is a horror, atmospheric and detective game developed and published by Balazs Ronyai. Released on March 07th 2025 has received 1,808 reviews of which 1,790 were positive and 18 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free games like Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008).
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9. What Never Was

Similarity 45% What Never Was is a short, story-driven first-person game focused on exploration and puzzle-solving about Sarah, having to shoulder the arduous task of clearing out her grandfathers attic, and soon finds that not everything about the attic is what it seems. What Never Was is a free to play, adventure and puzzle game developed and published by Acke Hallgren. Released on January 11th 2019 has received 4,975 reviews of which 4,714 were positive and 261 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free games like Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008).
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10. Bad Dream: Fever

Similarity 45% The world is covered in strange ink, an unknown plague has gathered its cruel harvest. The city seems to be completely empty and dead, but in its every corner there are manifestations of fear, sorrow, loneliness and suffering. Bad Dream: Fever is a indie, adventure and point & click game developed and published by Desert Fox. Released on November 15th 2018 has received 1,193 reviews of which 981 were positive and 212 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free games like Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008).
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