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About
About the Game Experience a nerve-racking Lovecraftian adventure, rebuilt from the ground up with modern graphics and gameplay. Become Sherlock Holmes, and find yourself at the heart of the terrifying Cthulhu Mythos as you investigate a series of mysterious disappearances in Europe and the US.
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1061 reviews
- Country Compatibility:
- Languages:
- Developer:
- Frogwares
- Engine:
- Unreal Engine 4
- Release date:
- 11 April 2023
- Genre:
- Recent Steam reviews:
- Very Positive (40)
- All Steam reviews:
- Very Positive (1061)
Media
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Description
About the Game
Experience a nerve-racking Lovecraftian adventure, rebuilt from the ground up with modern graphics and gameplay. Become Sherlock Holmes, and find yourself at the heart of the terrifying Cthulhu Mythos as you investigate a series of mysterious disappearances in Europe and the US.
A Lovecraft meets Sherlock Holmes crossover, The Awakened puts you up against the legendary Cthulhu Mythos. Investigate a series of mysterious disappearances, apparently linked to a dark cult that worships an Ancient God. Whatever their plan is, you must put a stop to it… or face unspeakable consequences.
For the first time in his life, Sherlock is truly afraid. A man of rationale and reason, he faces an otherworldly entity that defies all logic, and this discovery is as enlightening as it is shattering. The pursuit of the truth pushes Sherlock to the verge of madness, and it’s the only story that Watson will never publish.
Taking place in 1882, The Awakened lifts the curtain on how Sherlock and John, mere roommates at the time, became the world-famous crime-solving duo.
Key pillars
- Investigate the Cthulhu Mythos as imagined by H.P. Lovecraft and face Eldritch horrors beyond human comprehension
- Fight encroaching insanity as you pursue answers to questions that have no rational explanation whatsoever
- Find clues that will lead you through the famous Baker Street in London, a haunting psych ward in Switzerland, the perilous Louisiana wetlands and more
- A reimagining of the 2008 title: Rebuilt from the ground up in Unreal Engine, The Awakened boasts modern graphics and animations, an expanded storyline, numerous side quests and new mechanics including unique insanity gameplay.
Recommended system requirements
minimum*
- Requirement 1:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS:
- Windows 10 64bit
- Processor:
- Intel Core i5-3470 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- Memory:
- 8 GB RAM
- Graphics:
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770, 4 GB or AMD Radeon R9 380, 4 GB
- DirectX:
- Version 11
- Storage:
- 30 GB available space
- Additional Notes:
- SSD recommended
recommended*
- Requirement 1:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS:
- Windows 10 64bit
- Processor:
- Intel Core i7-6700 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600
- Memory:
- 12 GB RAM
- Graphics:
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, 6 GB or AMD Radeon RX 590, 8 GB
- DirectX:
- Version 11
- Storage:
- 30 GB available space
- Additional Notes:
- SSD recommended
User reviews
dollopsoffrosting
Recommended | 17 May 2026
14.1h played
I love this game its such a good calm detective game with nice surprises and good gameplay. The developers really like Lovecraft. Happy to have played this game! This was such a good game put together during such a dark
Helpful: 1
ScrumLord
Not recommended | 27 Apr 2026
19.2h played
After playing The Sinking City this game moves at a SNAILS pace, takes WAY too long to start getting good and ends anticlimactically in my opinion... I wasn't expecting an action packed thrill ride, I knew it was all
Helpful: 3
Peacefulhaley
Not recommended | 28 Apr 2026
9.3h played
I don't know. I just don't think I like the supernatural stuff. I prefer something more grounded and less open world for Sherlock. If you like wacky sherlock, youll like this, but I just did not love it.
Helpful: 1
JinGirl25
Recommended | 18 May 2026
18.2h played
The story of this game is pretty engrossing, the graphics are lovely, the atmosphere is great, overall such a great game! I am a big fan of the Sherlock Holmes games, and this one is such a great one. I highly recommend
Helpful: 1
Trident Wielder
Recommended | 05 May 2026
13.6h played
I don't know what's wrong with me that drives me to continue to play AND 100% these games. I do NOT like detective games and yet here I am. That in itself is the best endorsement I can give this. I have already
Helpful: 1
Misty
Not recommended | 29 Apr 2026
20.4h played
Sherlock Holmes The Awakened is good only if you want to feel tense atmosphere and see creepy scenes. However, other than that there is not much in this game. It's linear without open world. Comparing to Sherlock Holmes
Helpful: 2