Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008)
Developed by Frogwares · Published by Frogwares
At a glance
Overview
An adventure game by Frogwares, published by Frogwares — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “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.” — 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 Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008).
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| 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 XP, XP64
- Processor: 1.3 Ghz
- Memory: 512 Mb
- Graphics: 32 Mb
Supported languages (6)
Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008) 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 Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008)?
Steam classifies Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008) as a Adventure game, developed by Frogwares. 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.
How much does Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008) cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008) at $0.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008) single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008): Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008) on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008) for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008) out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Aug 6, 2009.
What platforms is Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008) on?
Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008) 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 Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008) single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008) cost?
Steam lists it at $0.99.
What is Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008)'s Metacritic score?
Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008) has a Metacritic score of 72/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008)?
Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008) is developed by Frogwares and published by Frogwares.
Where to get Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008)
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