Sherlock Holmes The Awakened vs The Land of Pain
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Sherlock Holmes The Awakened wins 12 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Sherlock Holmes The Awakened is R$22.99 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Sherlock Holmes The Awakened | The Land of Pain |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 67 | 43 |
| Quality | 67 | 63 |
| Value | 85 | 38 |
| Popularity | 28 | 23 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 15.50 | R$ 38.49 |
| Steam Review Score | 81.2% positive | 77.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 31 | 1 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Sherlock Holmes The Awakened
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Details and requirements
| Item | Sherlock Holmes The Awakened | The Land of Pain |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | April 11, 2023 | September 13, 2017 |
| Developers | Frogwares | Alessandro Guzzo |
| Publishers | Frogwares | Alessandro Guzzo |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 64bit | Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit OS required) |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7-6700 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | Quad core 2.0 GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 12 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, 6 GB or AMD Radeon RX 590, 8 GB | Nvidia GTX 670 2GB /AMD R9 270x 2GB |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 30 GB available space | 5 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Sherlock Holmes The Awakened or The Land of Pain?
Sherlock Holmes The Awakened won the comparison against The Land of Pain 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 Sherlock Holmes The Awakened worth buying over The Land of Pain?
Based on the metrics, Sherlock Holmes The Awakened 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 The Awakened currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:04 PM UTC