Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter similar games & best alternatives

Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Xbox One • 2016

Should you play it?

Experience a fantastic adventure with unique gameplay that blends investigation, action and exploration in a breath-taking thriller that will test the limits of your nerves and intelligence. Play as the great detective and track down evil in the darkest corners of London and the human soul…

What works
  • Engaging detective story and cases
  • Immersive victorian london atmosphere
  • Varied puzzles and gameplay mechanics
  • Freedom in deductions and multiple endings
  • Good graphics and sound design
Things to keep in mind
  • Short game length and limited replayability
  • Some clunky controls and animations
  • Frequent loading screens
  • Some frustrating or excessive minigames
  • Price considered high at full cost

What to play next

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

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments

  • Sherlock Holmes Chapter One

  • Wanderer

  • Sherlock Holmes The Awakened

  • Whispers of a Machine

  • Beyond a Steel Sky

  • Song of the Deep

  • Youropa

  • Kathy Rain: Director's Cut
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Youropa

  • Alex Hill: Whispers at White Oak Inn

  • Darwin's Paradox!
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Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

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Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Thrill. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Fantasy.

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 choose equipment, strategies, and roles during investigations, allowing personal decision-making and control."

    Capsule for Phasmophobia Phasmophobia

    "Players have freedom to explore crime scenes, make deductions, and choose suspects and outcomes, allowing personal decision-making."

  • Competence

    Game with the same Competence vibe

    3

    "Game involves solving puzzles, deduction, and investigation requiring skillful analysis, though puzzles are generally moderate in difficulty."

    Capsule for Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments

    "Game involves solving puzzles, making deductions, and overcoming investigation challenges with some skill variation."

  • Competition

    Game with the same Competition vibe

    -4

    "Focus is on individual investigation and story progression without competitive or ranked elements."

    Capsule for Song of Farca Song of Farca

    "Focus is on individual investigation and personal choices without competitive or ranked elements."

  • Continuation

    Game with the same Continuation vibe

    2

    "Short game length but players often engage in repeated attempts and retries, showing some habitual play despite brevity."

    Capsule for Another World – 20th Anniversary Edition Another World – 20th Anniversary Edition

    "Players engage in multiple cases with some replayability, but game length is relatively short and not designed for long habitual play."

  • Cooperation

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    -5

    "Single-player experience focused on individual detective work without multiplayer or cooperative gameplay."

    Capsule for Blade Runner: Enhanced Edition Blade Runner: Enhanced Edition

    "Single-player experience focused on individual detective work without multiplayer or cooperative gameplay."

  • Creativity

    Game with the same Creativity vibe

    3

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

    Capsule for Sherlock Holmes Chapter One Sherlock Holmes Chapter One

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

  • Domination

    Game with the same Domination vibe

    -5

    "No elements of exerting control over others; interactions are balanced and investigative."

    Capsule for Lucifer Within Us Lucifer Within Us

    "No elements of exerting control over others; interactions are balanced and focused on investigation."

  • Escapism

    Game with the same Escapism vibe

    4

    "Immersive Victorian London setting and engaging mysteries provide strong escape from real life."

    Capsule for Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments

    "Immersive Victorian London setting and engaging mystery stories provide strong escape from real life."

  • Expectation

    Game with the same Expectation vibe

    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment of the detective genre and story."

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

    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest in detective genre and Sherlock Holmes lore."

  • Experimenting

    Game with the same Experimenting vibe

    2

    "Some exploration and puzzle experimentation occurs, but mostly within established gameplay routines."

    Capsule for True Fear: Forsaken Souls Part 3 True Fear: Forsaken Souls Part 3

    "Some experimentation with different deductions and puzzle approaches, though overall gameplay follows established investigation routines."

  • Exploration

    Game with the same Exploration vibe

    3

    "The game features multiple detailed locations in Victorian London to explore, with players investigating crime scenes and environments."

    Capsule for The Testament of Sherlock Holmes The Testament of Sherlock Holmes

    "Players explore detailed environments and crime scenes, including outdoor areas of London, though exploration is somewhat limited."

  • Expression

    Game with the same Expression vibe

    2

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

    Capsule for Sherlock Holmes Chapter One Sherlock Holmes Chapter One

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

  • Fantasy

    Game with the same Fantasy vibe

    1

    "Mystery and detective fiction with some supernatural elements but grounded in realistic scenarios."

    Capsule for Alex Hill: Whispers at White Oak Inn Alex Hill: Whispers at White Oak Inn

    "Mostly realistic detective scenarios with some mild supernatural or imaginative elements in certain cases."

  • Fellowship

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    -5

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

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

  • Growth

    Game with the same Growth vibe

    3

    "Players develop investigative skills and logical reasoning through puzzle solving and deduction."

    Capsule for Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper

    "Players develop investigative skills and logical reasoning through case solving and puzzle completion."

  • Health

    Game with the same Health vibe

    -5

    "Sedentary gameplay typical of puzzle adventure games."

    Capsule for Quern - Undying Thoughts Quern - Undying Thoughts

    "Sedentary gameplay typical of adventure and puzzle games."

  • Idle

    Game with the same Idle vibe

    -3

    "Requires focused attention to puzzles and story; not designed for casual or background play."

    Capsule for Sally Face - Episode One Sally Face - Episode One

    "Requires focused attention to clues, puzzles, and story; not designed for casual or background play."

  • Intimacy

    Game with the same Intimacy vibe

    -4

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

    Capsule for Sherlock Holmes Chapter One Sherlock Holmes Chapter One

    "Limited to character interactions within 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

    2

    "Progression through unlocking new cases, deductions, and story outcomes, but no item collection or upgrades."

    Capsule for Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments

    "Progression through cases and unlocking new deductions and story elements, but no extensive item collection or upgrades."

  • Relaxation

    Game with the same Relaxation vibe

    2

    "Generally a calm investigative experience with moments of tension; overall balanced challenge and flow."

    Capsule for Contradiction: Spot The Liar Contradiction: Spot The Liar

    "Generally a calm investigative experience with moments of tension during action or QTE sequences."

  • Sensation

    Game with the same Sensation vibe

    1

    "Visuals and audio provide atmospheric immersion but sensory stimulation is moderate and subdued."

    Capsule for Sheltered Sheltered

    "Visuals and sound create atmospheric immersion but sensory stimulation is moderate and subtle."

  • Status

    Game with the same Status vibe

    -5

    "No social status or recognition systems; focus is on personal experience."

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    "No social status or recognition systems; focus is on personal experience."

  • Story

    Game with the same Story vibe

    4

    "Strong narrative focus with multiple endings, character development, and faithful homage to Sherlock Holmes lore."

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    "Strong narrative focus with multiple cases and an overarching story involving Sherlock's daughter."

  • Strategy

    Game with the same Strategy vibe

    3

    "Requires logical reasoning, planning, and problem-solving to piece together clues and solve cases."

    Capsule for Mainlining Mainlining

    "Requires logical reasoning, deduction, and problem solving to piece together clues and solve cases."

  • Thrill

    Game with the same Thrill vibe

    2

    "Some suspenseful moments and action sequences provide thrill, balanced with narrative pacing."

    Capsule for Mafia II: Definitive Edition Mafia II: Definitive Edition

    "Some suspenseful moments and action sequences provide excitement amid investigative gameplay."

  • Value

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    1

    "Generally considered good value especially on sale; some complaints about price relative to content."

    Capsule for Pixel Puzzles 2: Space Pixel Puzzles 2: Space

    "Generally considered good value especially when purchased on sale; some complaints about price at full cost."

  • Violence

    Game with the same Violence vibe

    -3

    "Minimal direct violence; focus on investigation rather than combat or destruction."

    Capsule for Lucifer Within Us Lucifer Within Us

    "Minimal violence focused on investigation; some action sequences but no gratuitous combat or destruction."

  • Survival

    Game with the same Survival vibe

    -2

    "Low-risk environment focused on investigation rather than threat avoidance."

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    "Some moments of threat or chase but overall low-risk stable investigative environment."

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