Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008) similar games & best alternatives

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Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008)

2009

Should you play it?

The Sherlock Holmes series returns with this updated version of The Awakened, which brings a whole new dimension to the original title developed by Frogwares. The game puts the player into an investigation of the Cthulhu Mythos - as imagined by Father of modern horror, H.P. Lovecraft.

What works

  • Engaging lovecraftian mystery story
  • Challenging and varied puzzles
  • Atmospheric and immersive locations
  • Option to switch between first and third person views
  • Built-in hint system to assist players

Things to keep in mind

  • Dated graphics and animations
  • Linear progression requiring specific task order
  • Some unintuitive puzzle solutions
  • Lack of autosave and occasional bugs
  • Limited replay value

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Black Mirror II

  • Black Mirror I

  • Alpha Polaris : A Horror Adventure Game

  • Dark Pals: The 1st Floor

  • Vampire Legends: The True Story of Kisilova

  • Tomb Raider IV: The Last Revelation (1999)

Less survival-focused

Games that feels like Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008) but with less survival pressure

  • Nancy Drew®: Treasure in the Royal Tower

  • The House of Da Vinci 3

  • Nancy Drew®: Message in a Haunted Mansion

  • The Room Three

  • Meridian 157: Chapter 3

  • Alchemy Mysteries: Prague Legends

Less violent

Games that feels like Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008) but with less combat and destruction

More intense

Games that feels like Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008) but with a more intense feel

  • Granny 3

  • Evil Nun: The Broken Mask

  • Caput Mortum

  • True Fear: Forsaken Souls Part 2

  • Doorways: Holy Mountains of Flesh

  • Realms of the Haunting

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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008): A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Exploration. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression, Competition.

Last update: 03/08/2026