Methods: The Detective Competition vs Turlock Holmes
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Turlock Holmes wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Turlock Holmes is R$26.59 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Methods: The Detective Competition | Turlock Holmes |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 45 | 63 |
| Quality | 73 | 65 |
| Value | 30 | 90 |
| Popularity | 23 | 24 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 40.44 | R$ 13.85 |
| Steam Review Score | 91.4% positive | 80.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 4 | 15 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Methods: The Detective Competition
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Methods: The Detective Competition | Turlock Holmes |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | June 1, 2020 | February 21, 2024 |
| Developers | LockedOn Games | Find the Lamp Games |
| Publishers | Erabit, LockedOn Games | Neverland Entertainment |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | — |
| Processor (minimum) | 2 GHz | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 2 GB RAM | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 2 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Methods: The Detective Competition or Turlock Holmes?
Turlock Holmes won the comparison against Methods: The Detective Competition 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 Methods: The Detective Competition worth buying over Turlock Holmes?
Based on the metrics, Turlock Holmes 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. Turlock Holmes currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:34 PM UTC