Humble Bundle slashes $264 worth of Steam games to $12, paying tribute to famous mysteries

The Ukrainian Frogwares is the most recognizable developer of Sherlock Holmes mystery games. This Lovecraft and Sherlock Classics Humble Bundle showcases 12 of its most popular titles. The visuals of the Steam games evolve over time, but all the titles cater to observant puzzle solvers. Some selections cost $40 or more individually and take inspiration from the otherworldly horror of H.P. Lovecraft.

The Humble Bundle deal is one of the more lucrative to arrive in recent months. A $12 donation is enough to secure a package valued at $264.

A blend of Lovecraft horror and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle mystery

In a bundle dominated by Sherlock Holmes games, The Sinking City Remastered honors cosmic horror author H.P. Lovecraft. This Frogwares title features a private investigator in an eerie, waterlogged 1920s New England town. As he traces the origins of the flood, players need to take note of seemingly insignificant clues. Priced at $40, Unreal Engine 5 smooths out some of the choppy combat sequences of the 2019 original.

Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened introduces more Lovecraft-inspired supernatural elements. While there is no combat, the witty dialogue between Holmes and Watson is often praised. In 2023, the developers released an updated version of the title with dramatically improved visuals.

Sherlock Holmes Chapter One is a unique origin story. The young detective travels to a fictional Mediterranean island, where his mother recently passed away. Holmes struggles to uncover the circumstances surrounding her demise. The narrative is engaging, but the open-world setting can sometimes seem lifeless.

The Sherlock Holmes bundle features Baker Street and beyond

The Testament of Sherlock Holmes showcases a more familiar Victorian London setting. Positive Steam reviews view the 2012 mystery game as a worthy tribute to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The intricate puzzles challenge the detective as he faces accusations of murder and robbery.

Discounted from $30, Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter consists of five separate cases. All connect to Holmes’ relationship with the daughter of the now-dead Professor James Moriarty. Classic detective work is the focus, with success or failure determined by how players interpret their findings.

Most Steam games in the Frogwares Lovecraft and Sherlock Classics Humble Bundle deal are original stories. The Hound of the Baskervilles puts a unique spin on one of Doyle’s most famous Sherlock Holmes books. Gameplay involves spotting hidden objects in elaborately decorated rooms.

Sherlock Holmes Versus Jack the Ripper pits the sleuth against the infamous serial killer. The 2009 release is notable for its mix of first and third-person gameplay. Frogwares authentically recreates the desperation of Whitechapel. On the other hand, players feel that its graphics could benefit from a modern makeover.

Sherlock Holmes: The Silver Earring doesn’t give players the same freedom to explore as the later Frogwares mystery games. Still, reviews describe navigating charming 2D backdrops with point-and-click mouse controls.

The $12 donation also unlocks Crimes and Punishments, where moral judgements affect outcomes. Nemesis and The Mystery of the Persian Carpet complete the collection of 12 Steam games. The Frogwares Lovecraft and Sherlock Classics Humble Bundle expires on November 28th.

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