Paradise Killer vs Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Paradise Killer wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Paradise Killer is $1.73 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Paradise Killer | Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Worth It | 70 | 70 |
| Quality | 89 | 84 |
| Value | 83 | 84 |
| Popularity | 29 | 31 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $0.51 | $2.24 |
| Steam Review Score | 93.5% positive | 89.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 12 | 33 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Paradise Killer
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$0.51−97%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplace$0.69−97%Buy 
Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller$19.99Buy Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
Side by side over time
Paradise KillerSherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
Details and requirements
| Item | Paradise Killer | Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 4, 2020 | September 29, 2014 |
| Developers | Kaizen Game Works | Frogwares |
| Publishers | Fellow Traveller | Frogwares |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 (64 bit) | — |
| Processor (minimum) | 3Ghz Quad Core | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | 1060 (Direct X 11 or above required) | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 6 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Paradise Killer or Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments?
Paradise Killer won the comparison against Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments 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 Paradise Killer worth buying over Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments?
Based on the metrics, Paradise Killer 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: Crimes and Punishments currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:17 PM UTC