9 Clues: The Secret of Serpent Creek vs Sherlock Holmes and The Hound of The Baskervilles
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Sherlock Holmes and The Hound of The Baskervilles wins 10 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Sherlock Holmes and The Hound of The Baskervilles is R$5.80 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | 9 Clues: The Secret of Serpent Creek | Sherlock Holmes and The Hound of The Baskervilles |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 60 | 68 |
| Quality | 71 | 72 |
| Value | 73 | 90 |
| Popularity | 23 | 24 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 9.50 | R$ 3.70 |
| Steam Review Score | 89.7% positive | 89.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1 | 2 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
9 Clues: The Secret of Serpent Creek
Sherlock Holmes and The Hound of The Baskervilles
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | 9 Clues: The Secret of Serpent Creek | Sherlock Holmes and The Hound of The Baskervilles |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | July 10, 2014 | April 23, 2012 |
| Developers | Tap It Games | Waterlily Games |
| Publishers | Artifex Mundi | Frogwares |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 | — |
| Processor (minimum) | 2 GHz | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 1 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | 256 MB VRAM | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 1 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: 9 Clues: The Secret of Serpent Creek or Sherlock Holmes and The Hound of The Baskervilles?
Sherlock Holmes and The Hound of The Baskervilles won the comparison against 9 Clues: The Secret of Serpent Creek based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is 9 Clues: The Secret of Serpent Creek worth buying over Sherlock Holmes and The Hound of The Baskervilles?
Based on the metrics, Sherlock Holmes and The Hound of The Baskervilles won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Sherlock Holmes and The Hound of The Baskervilles currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:15 PM UTC