
Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008)
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.
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About Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008)
The game puts the player into an investigation of the myth of Cthulhu - as imagined by author H.P. Lovecraft. Sherlock Holmes, assisted by the loyal Doctor Watson, investigates strange disappearances which seem related to the activity of a secret sect. The adventure begins in London, in the renowned Baker Street, taking us to investigate a disturbing psychiatric hospital near Bale, Switzerland, on to Louisiana and finally to Scotland.
Key Features
- 2 points-of-view available at all times: new gameplay in 3rd person, giving a new dimension to the original game, or classic first- person point-of-view.
- An original confrontation between the universe of Sherlock Holmes and the myth of Cthulhu - a fight between the rational and the supernatural.
- Rich graphics, biting dialogue, disturbing characters and an excellent sound track create incredible turn of the century atmospheres.
- Play as the famous detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal friend Doctor Watson.
- A new help system that shows the interactions available (objects and actions).
- Interact with more than 60 characters in 5 disturbing universes.
- Use and combine more than 50 objects, and discover hundreds of clues and documents to carry out the investigation to its final outcome.
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Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008) price history
Lowest tracked price: $0.99 (Jul 7, 2026) · current best: $1.01 across 2 stores.
Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008) player count & reviews
75% positive reviews all-time · 11 peak players in the last 30 days.
Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008) — frequently asked questions
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How many people play Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008)?
Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008) peaked at 11 concurrent players on Steam in the last 30 days (highest on Jul 16, 2026). The player chart on this page updates daily.
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System requirements
Minimum
- OS *: Windows XP, XP64
- Processor: 1.3 Ghz
- Memory: 512 Mb
- Graphics: 32 Mb






















