Sherlock Holmes Chapter One similar games & best alternatives

Sherlock Holmes Chapter One

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 • 2021

Should you play it?

In this story-driven detective thriller, a young Sherlock Holmes struggles to prove himself as he navigates an exotic, dangerous island in the Mediterranean to investigate the mystery of his mother’s death.

What works
  • Engaging detective story and cases
  • Open world exploration with many side quests
  • Customization and disguise mechanics
  • Immersive atmosphere and music
  • Multiple endings and moral choices
Things to keep in mind
  • Clunky and frustrating combat system
  • Performance issues and graphical glitches
  • Some cases feel open-ended without clear resolution
  • Lack of hand-holding can confuse new players
  • Limited social interaction and replay value

What to play next

Similar games, hidden gems, and fresh directions from this game.

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Zefyr: A Thief's Melody

  • DISCOPUP

  • The Knightling

  • The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe

  • Tchia

  • Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter

  • The Windows Are Gone

  • Riven

  • Dinocop
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Zefyr: A Thief's Melody

  • DISCOPUP

  • The Knightling
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Sherlock Holmes Chapter One: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Expression. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Value.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

  • Autonomy

    Game with the same Autonomy vibe

    4

    "Players have freedom to explore a large open world, choose quest approaches, and make meaningful moral decisions with multiple outcomes."

    Capsule for Dread Delusion Dread Delusion

    "Players have freedom to explore an open world, choose which cases to pursue, and make moral decisions affecting outcomes."

  • Competence

    Game with the same Competence vibe

    3

    "Investigation mechanics require skillful deduction and clue gathering; combat is clunky but requires some resource management and tactical movement."

    Capsule for The Sinking City Remastered The Sinking City Remastered

    "Investigations require skillful deduction and evidence pinning, though combat is considered clunky and skippable."

  • Competition

    Game with the same Competition vibe

    -4

    "Focus is on personal detective work and story progression without competitive or ranked elements."

    Capsule for The Sinking City Remastered The Sinking City Remastered

    "Focus is on personal detective work and story progression without competitive elements or leaderboards."

  • Continuation

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    3

    "Many players report long playtimes and habitual engagement, with side quests and collectibles encouraging extended play."

    Capsule for Far Cry® 6 Far Cry® 6

    "Players report long playtimes with many side quests and cases, encouraging extended engagement."

  • Cooperation

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    -5

    "Single-player experience focused on individual detective work with no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay."

    Capsule for Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer

    "Single-player experience focused on individual detective work with no multiplayer or cooperative play."

  • Creativity

    Game with the same Creativity vibe

    3

    "Players create deductions and combine clues in unique ways; some customization of Sherlock's appearance is possible."

    Capsule for Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter

    "Players customize Sherlock's outfits and use disguises; open world exploration encourages creative approaches."

  • Domination

    Game with the same Domination vibe

    -5

    "Interactions are balanced and respectful; no evidence of exerting control or superiority over others."

    Capsule for Hyper Light Drifter Hyper Light Drifter

    "Interactions are balanced and respectful; no evidence of exerting control or superiority over others."

  • Escapism

    Game with the same Escapism vibe

    4

    "Players use the game to immerse themselves in a detective story and escape real life through narrative and puzzles."

    Capsule for Agatha Christie - Murder on the Orient Express Agatha Christie - Murder on the Orient Express

    "Players use the game to immerse in a fictional detective world, escaping real life through story and exploration."

  • Expectation

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    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment rather than obligation or external pressure."

    Capsule for Sid Meier's Civilization® V Sid Meier's Civilization® V

    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment rather than obligation or external pressure."

  • Experimenting

    Game with the same Experimenting vibe

    3

    "Players explore different evidence combinations and interrogation approaches to solve cases, encouraging experimentation."

    Capsule for The Darkest Files The Darkest Files

    "Players explore different cases, try various deductions, and experiment with evidence pinning and disguises."

  • Exploration

    Game with the same Exploration vibe

    4

    "Open world design encourages discovery of new areas, secrets, and side quests."

    Capsule for Toukiden 2 Toukiden 2

    "Open world design encourages discovering new areas, side quests, and secrets across the island of Cordona."

  • Expression

    Game with the same Expression vibe

    3

    "Customization of Sherlock's clothing and disguise options allow some self-expression."

    Capsule for Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter

    "Customization of Sherlock's appearance and outfits allows personal expression within the game."

  • Fantasy

    Game with the same Fantasy vibe

    3

    "The game is a fictional, imaginative extension of Sherlock Holmes' retirement with some whimsical and cozy storytelling elements."

    Capsule for The Beekeeper's Picnic - A Sherlockian Adventure The Beekeeper's Picnic - A Sherlockian Adventure

    "Game presents a fictionalized, imaginative version of Sherlock Holmes' early career with some psychological elements."

  • Fellowship

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    -4

    "Primarily a solo experience with minimal social interaction or community involvement."

    Capsule for Until Dawn™ Until Dawn™

    "Primarily a solo experience with minimal social interaction or community involvement."

  • Growth

    Game with the same Growth vibe

    3

    "Players learn complex mechanics, improve strategic skills, and develop understanding of game systems."

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    "Players learn new mechanics, improve deduction skills, and develop understanding of complex cases."

  • Health

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    -5

    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

    Capsule for DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT

    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

  • Idle

    Game with the same Idle vibe

    -3

    "Requires focused attention to exploration and investigation; not designed for background or idle play."

    Capsule for Paradise Killer Paradise Killer

    "Requires focused attention on investigations and exploration; not designed for casual or background play."

  • Intimacy

    Game with the same Intimacy vibe

    -4

    "Limited to character interactions within story; no deep social or emotional connections with other players."

    Capsule for Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter

    "Limited to character interactions in story; no deep social or emotional connections with other players."

  • Leadership

    Game with the same Leadership vibe

    -5

    "No leadership or group management elements; player acts independently."

    Capsule for Hi-Fi RUSH Hi-Fi RUSH

    "No leadership or group management elements; player acts independently."

  • Progression

    Game with the same Progression vibe

    3

    "Players accumulate evidence, unlock cases, and gain story progression."

    Capsule for Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy

    "Players accumulate evidence, unlock outfits, and complete cases to progress story and character development."

  • Relaxation

    Game with the same Relaxation vibe

    2

    "Some players find the game relaxing and immersive, though combat can be challenging and tense."

    Capsule for Zoria: Age of Shattering Zoria: Age of Shattering

    "Some players find the game relaxing and immersive, though investigation can be challenging and combat tense."

  • Sensation

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    2

    "Good sound design and graphics provide sensory enjoyment, though some report issues with audio balance and graphical glitches."

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    "Visuals and music provide sensory enjoyment, but some report graphical glitches and performance issues."

  • Status

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    "Achievements exist but social recognition or popularity is not a major motivator."

    Capsule for Ben and Ed Ben and Ed

    "Achievements exist but social recognition or popularity is not a major motivator."

  • Story

    Game with the same Story vibe

    5

    "Strong narrative focus with engaging plot, character development, and multiple endings."

    Capsule for CHRONO TRIGGER® CHRONO TRIGGER®

    "Strong narrative focus with engaging main and side cases, character development, and multiple endings."

  • Strategy

    Game with the same Strategy vibe

    3

    "Requires logical deduction, planning dialogue choices, and piecing clues together to solve the mystery."

    Capsule for Soulslayer～灭魂·误佳期～ Soulslayer～灭魂·误佳期～

    "Requires logical reasoning, planning deductions, and piecing together clues to solve mysteries."

  • Thrill

    Game with the same Thrill vibe

    1

    "Some suspense in story and combat, but overall moderate tension and risk."

    Capsule for New Arc Line New Arc Line

    "Some suspense in investigations and story twists, but combat is generally low risk and skippable."

  • Value

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    1

    "Generally considered worth buying especially on sale; some feel full price is high for content offered."

    Capsule for Sackboy™: A Big Adventure Sackboy™: A Big Adventure

    "Generally considered worth buying on sale; some feel full price is high for content amount."

  • Violence

    Game with the same Violence vibe

    -3

    "Limited combat mostly avoidable; focus on investigation and survival rather than violence."

    Capsule for Kona Kona

    "Combat exists but is limited, non-lethal options encouraged, and can be skipped; focus is on investigation."

  • Survival

    Game with the same Survival vibe

    -4

    "No survival mechanics; low risk environment focused on exploration and deduction."

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    "No survival mechanics; low risk environment focused on exploration and deduction."

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