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Sherlock Holmes: The Silver Earring

Developed by Frogwares · Published by Frogwares

Adventure
StatusOut now ReleaseAug 6, 2009 Price$0.99 Metacritic68/100 Steam reviews691

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
Price$0.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic68/100
Steam reviews691
Languages9

Overview

An adventure game by Frogwares, published by Frogwares — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Melvyn Bromsby, a rich tycoon, is about to make a statement, when suddenly a shot rings out. Sir Bromsby collapses - a mortal wound to the heart... A baffling murder, dozens of witnesses and no suspects! You, Sherlock Holmes, must use all your skills to shed light on this mysterious case.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMixed — 60% positive of 680
Owners (est.)100000 – 200000
Peak players2
Player-voted tags:AdventurePoint & ClickDetectivePuzzleMysteryRetroSingleplayer

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 Silver Earring.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsNo

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows 2000/XP/Vista
  • Processor: Pentium™ III 600 MHz or higher
  • Memory: 256 Mb RAM
  • Graphics: Video card 32MB DirectX® 8.1 compatible
  • Hard Drive: 1.2 Gb hard disk drive
  • Sound: DirectX™ compatible sound card

Supported languages (9)

EnglishBulgarianCzechFrenchGermanItalianPolishRussianSpanish - Spain

Sherlock Holmes: The Silver Earring 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 Silver Earring?

Steam classifies Sherlock Holmes: The Silver Earring as a Adventure game, developed by Frogwares. Melvyn Bromsby, a rich tycoon, is about to make a statement, when suddenly a shot rings out. Sir Bromsby collapses - a mortal wound to the heart... A baffling murder, dozens of witnesses and no suspects! You, Sherlock Holmes, must use all your skills to shed light on this mysterious case.

How much does Sherlock Holmes: The Silver Earring cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Sherlock Holmes: The Silver Earring at $0.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Sherlock Holmes: The Silver Earring single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Sherlock Holmes: The Silver Earring: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Sherlock Holmes: The Silver Earring on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Sherlock Holmes: The Silver Earring for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Sherlock Holmes: The Silver Earring out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Aug 6, 2009.

What platforms is Sherlock Holmes: The Silver Earring on?

Sherlock Holmes: The Silver Earring 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 Silver Earring single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Sherlock Holmes: The Silver Earring cost?

Steam lists it at $0.99.

What is Sherlock Holmes: The Silver Earring's Metacritic score?

Sherlock Holmes: The Silver Earring has a Metacritic score of 68/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Sherlock Holmes: The Silver Earring?

Sherlock Holmes: The Silver Earring is developed by Frogwares and published by Frogwares.

Where to get Sherlock Holmes: The Silver Earring

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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