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Detective Sherlock: Shadow Stalker - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

Detective Sherlock: Shadow Stalker

GamercuryReleased August 21, 2026
IndieEarly AccessAdventureRPGSingleplayer3D
GameValio recommendation55Maybe

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

  • Losing players
  • Mixed reviews (454 reviews)
  • Fair price
Why “Maybe”
55out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 55 out of 100. Each colour is what one signal added; the five bands below show where the score landed.

  1. Skip This
  2. Wait for Sale
  3. Maybe
  4. Worth It
  5. Great Deal

Where to buy

2 stores · lowest price first

Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace · Price set 22 hours ago$8.73$19.99−56%Buy Steam Official store · Price set 15 days ago$19.99+$11.26Buy

Always sorted by the lowest price, marketplaces included; on a tie the partner store comes first. Marketplace: a Steam key sold by third parties, with the marketplace's buyer protection. Authorized reseller: a store licensed by the publisher.

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Behind the recommendation

How we got to this score: each signal, the factors behind it and the data that feeds it.

Value63/100
  • $8.73: very accessible price
  • 56% off: solid discount

Source: prices from the stores we track, compared with this game's own price history.

Price history
Now $8.73Lowest recorded $2.62Full price $19.99
Quality70/100
  • 89% positive (454 reviews): very positive reception
  • 454 reviews: decent but potentially skewed

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 89% · Very PositivePositive 402Negative 52
Popularity22/100
  • Players down 50% in recent days
  • 2 concurrent players: niche audience

Source: Steam concurrent players and review volume, collected daily.

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 2Peak in period 156

Game details

Developers
Gamercury
Publishers
Gamercury
Release date
August 21, 2026
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
18
Steam recs
435
Official website
gamercury.com
Supported languages
14 languages, 14 with full audioSee the list

English (audio) · Simplified Chinese (audio) · Japanese (audio) · Korean (audio) · French (audio) · Italian (audio) · German (audio) · Spanish - Spain (audio) · Russian (audio) · Portuguese - Portugal (audio) · Portuguese - Brazil (audio) · Spanish - Latin America (audio) · Ukrainian (audio) · Traditional Chinese (audio)

Categories
Single-player, Steam Achievements, In-App Purchases +6See the list

Single-player · Steam Achievements · In-App Purchases · Camera Comfort · Custom Volume Controls · Keyboard Only Option · Playable without Timed Input · Save Anytime · Family Sharing

PC requirements Recommended

OS
windows 10 or newer
Processor
Intel Core i7-10700k/AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
Memory
16 GB RAM
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060/AMD Radeon RX 5700XT
DirectX
Version 11
Network
Broadband Internet connection
Storage
20 GB available space

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Frequently asked questions

Is Detective Sherlock: Shadow Stalker worth buying?

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Where can I buy Detective Sherlock: Shadow Stalker cheapest?

The best current deal for Detective Sherlock: Shadow Stalker is on Kinguin for $8.73.

That's a 56% discount.

What type of game is Detective Sherlock: Shadow Stalker?

Detective Sherlock: Shadow Stalker is categorized as: Indie, Early Access, Adventure, RPG.

What platforms is Detective Sherlock: Shadow Stalker available on?

Detective Sherlock: Shadow Stalker is available on: Windows.

When was Detective Sherlock: Shadow Stalker released?

Detective Sherlock: Shadow Stalker was released on August 21, 2026.

How many people are playing Detective Sherlock: Shadow Stalker?

According to recent data, Detective Sherlock: Shadow Stalker has approximately 2 concurrent players 21 hours ago.

Is Detective Sherlock: Shadow Stalker on sale right now?

Detective Sherlock: Shadow Stalker is currently 56% off on Kinguin for $8.73.

Who made Detective Sherlock: Shadow Stalker?

Developed by: Gamercury

Published by: Gamercury

What are the best deals for Detective Sherlock: Shadow Stalker?

We're currently tracking 2 deals for Detective Sherlock: Shadow Stalker across different stores:

  • Kinguin: $8.73 (-56%)
  • Steam: $19.99
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