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Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Crime O'Clock

Crime O'Clock

CasualIndieAdventure
Quality
63Popularity
21Value
34
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 2 days
−92% $1.57
Buy Now
VS
Sherlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Persian Carpet

Sherlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Persian Carpet

Quality
37Popularity
22Value
34
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
−94% $0.61
Buy Now

Winner

Crime O'Clock wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Give it more time — this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

8
Crime O'Clock
8 of 14 metrics
Sherlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Persian Carpet
6 of 14 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.57 -
$0.61 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.40 -
$0.60 Wins
Best Current Discount
-92% -
-94% Wins
Sales Frequency
57 price changes Wins
11 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
69/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
66.8% positive Wins
40.4% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
398 -
532 Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
266 Wins
215 -
Negative Steam Reviews
132 Wins
317 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
2 Wins
1 -
Steam Recommendations
0 -
509 Wins
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
0 languages -
4 languages Wins
Release Date
Jul 2023 Wins
Jan 0001 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleCrime O'Clock

Give it more time — this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

Skip ThisSherlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Persian Carpet

Skip it for now. Between the current price and reception, there's little upside to buying today.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Crime O'Clock
Sherlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Persian Carpet

Player Count Trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Crime O'Clock

Crime O'Clock

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −92% $1.57Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +1173% $19.99View
Steam
Steam +1173% $19.99View
Sherlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Persian Carpet

Sherlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Persian Carpet

2 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −94% $0.61Buy Now
Steam
Steam +1538% $9.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Crime O'Clock

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

67% positive (398 reviews) — mixed opinions
Metacritic 69/100 — mixed reception from critics
398 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.

$1.57 — very accessible price
92% off — massive discount
Historical low: $1.27 — room for better deals

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

-67% player drop
1 concurrent players — niche audience

Sherlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Persian Carpet

Quality

Serious issues affecting many players' experiences.

40% positive (532 reviews) — mostly negative
532 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Unfavorable value right now — better ways to spend your money.

$0.61 — very accessible price
94% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($0.60)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

1 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsCrime O'ClockSherlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Persian Carpet
Release Date
July 21, 2023
January 1, 1
Developers
Bad Seed
Frogwares
Publishers
Maximum Entertainment
Frogwares
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Crime O'Clock or Sherlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Persian Carpet?

Crime O'Clock won the comparison against Sherlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Persian Carpet 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 Crime O'Clock worth buying over Sherlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Persian Carpet?

Based on the metrics, Crime O'Clock 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. Too Close to Call currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 22, 2026, 02:03 PM UTC

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