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2026PCSteam Deck playable81 % positive13.99 €

A gritty 1971 detective thriller where you analyze evidence, follow leads and deduce your way across the globe, tracking Nazi fugitives from a murdered priest's secret list.

Historical setting
Lore and world history
Dark, serious atmosphere
Strong, story-driven narrative

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Sherlock Holmes Versus Jack the Ripper

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2009USK 12PCXboxSteam Deck playable81 % positive9.99 €

A detective adventure in Victorian London where you play Sherlock Holmes, examining crime scenes, combining clues and solving puzzles to catch Jack the Ripper.

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Dark, serious atmosphere

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Historical setting

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Historical setting

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