Detective tales: A Study in Scarlet
Developed by Escape Pod · Published by Escape Pod
At a glance
Overview
An adventure, casual game by Escape Pod, published by Escape Pod — multi-player, co-op, online co-op. It is in Early Access.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Step in the shoes of Mr. Holmes or Dr. Watson and venture on a journey filled with intrigue and mystery. Use your logic and teamwork skills in order to solve the mysterious murder which shocked the 19th century London. Play it with a friend on 2 devices with an open voice connection.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Detective tales: A Study in Scarlet.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | No |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | Yes |
| Online co-op | Yes |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | No |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: i3
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: ATI R9 or nVidia equivalent series
- Storage: 1 GB available space
- Sound Card: Anything that plays sounds
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: i5
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: ATI R9 or nVidia equivalent series
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Supported languages (1)
Detective tales: A Study in Scarlet FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Detective tales: A Study in Scarlet?
Steam classifies Detective tales: A Study in Scarlet as a Adventure, Casual game, developed by Escape Pod. Step in the shoes of Mr. Holmes or Dr. Watson and venture on a journey filled with intrigue and mystery. Use your logic and teamwork skills in order to solve the mysterious murder which shocked the 19th century London. Play it with a friend on 2 devices with an open voice connection.
How much does Detective tales: A Study in Scarlet cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Detective tales: A Study in Scarlet at $4.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Detective tales: A Study in Scarlet single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Detective tales: A Study in Scarlet: Multi-player, Co-op, Online Co-op. It’s built around multiplayer — Steam doesn’t list a dedicated single-player mode.
Is Detective tales: A Study in Scarlet on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Detective tales: A Study in Scarlet for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Detective tales: A Study in Scarlet out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Oct 31, 2022.
What platforms is Detective tales: A Study in Scarlet on?
Detective tales: A Study in Scarlet is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Detective tales: A Study in Scarlet single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Multi-player, Co-op, Online Co-op.
How much does Detective tales: A Study in Scarlet cost?
Steam lists it at $4.99.
Who made Detective tales: A Study in Scarlet?
Detective tales: A Study in Scarlet is developed by Escape Pod and published by Escape Pod.
Where to get Detective tales: A Study in Scarlet
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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