Sherlock Holmes The AwakenedVSThe Occultist
Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.
The Occultist
Best price· Kinguin · Key marketplaceWinner
Sherlock Holmes The Awakened wins 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics.
Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.
Head-to-head metrics
Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting
Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.
Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.
Statistics over time
Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale
Player count trends
· Concurrent players over timeReview score trends
· Positive review ratio over timeReview volume trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
Sherlock Holmes The Awakened
Quality
Divided opinions: worth researching more before deciding.
Value
Price too high for what's offered: better options available.
Popularity
Declining player base: could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.
The Occultist
Quality
Divided opinions: worth researching more before deciding.
Value
Price is reasonable for what the game offers.
Popularity
Declining player base: could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.
Sherlock Holmes The Awakened
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64bit
- Processor: Intel Core i7-6700 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600
- Memory: 12 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, 6 GB or AMD Radeon RX 590, 8 GB
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 30 GB available space
- Additional Notes: SSD recommended
The Occultist
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 11
- Processor: Intel i7-13700K or AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
- Memory: 32 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super (12GB) or AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT (16GB)
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 40 GB available space
Which is better: Sherlock Holmes The Awakened or The Occultist?
Sherlock Holmes The Awakened won the comparison against The Occultist 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 Occultist?
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. The Occultist currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 05:14 AM UTC