Sherlock Holmes The Awakened
Released Apr 2023
Experience a nerve-racking Lovecraftian adventure, rebuilt from the ground up with modern graphics and gameplay. Become Sherlock Holmes, and find yourself at the heart of the terrifying Cthulhu Mythos as you investigate a series of mysterious disappearances in Europe and the US.
82% positive · 2,979 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Steam $3.99 $39.99 −90%
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Evaluation
Sherlock Holmes The Awakened launched on April 11, 2023, after a challenging development period during which the Frogwares team worked through the ongoing war in Ukraine. All DLC — a side quest pack, a soundtrack, and an artbook — were released on the same day as the base game, with no content held back for later delivery.
Following launch, Frogwares posted a thank-you message on April 28, 2023, in which they stated they were moving on to their next project: "You gave us the kick to chase our next dream game project, and so that is where we are heading towards." A minor bug-fix patch (Patch 1.1) followed on May 5, 2023. The most recent developer communication visible on this game's Steam page (dated July 10, 2026) is a cross-promotional announcement for The Sinking City 2 — a separate game — confirming that Frogwares has indeed moved on to new projects rather than returning to The Awakened with additional content.
The game launched as a self-contained, story-driven adventure with no post-launch content roadmap, no season pass, and no announced expansions. The developer has not communicated any plans to return to this title.
Evidence
Frogwares thanked players and stated they are moving on to their 'next dream game project,' indicating The Awakened is complete.
Game released on April 11, 2023, with a heartfelt message from the team after developing through the war in Ukraine.
Content
3 of 3 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Frogwares
Achievements
28
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
Experience a nerve-racking Lovecraftian adventure, rebuilt from the ground up with modern graphics and gameplay. Become Sherlock Holmes, and find yourself at the heart of the terrifying Cthulhu Mythos as you investigate a series of mysterious disappearances in Europe and the US.
A Lovecraft meets Sherlock Holmes crossover, The Awakened puts you up against the legendary Cthulhu Mythos. Investigate a series of mysterious disappearances, apparently linked to a dark cult that worships an Ancient God. Whatever their plan is, you must put a stop to it… or face unspeakable consequences.
For the first time in his life, Sherlock is truly afraid. A man of rationale and reason, he faces an otherworldly entity that defies all logic, and this discovery is as enlightening as it is shattering. The pursuit of the truth pushes Sherlock to the verge of madness, and it’s the only story that Watson will never publish.
Taking place in 1882, The Awakened lifts the curtain on how Sherlock and John, mere roommates at the time, became the world-famous crime-solving duo.
Key pillars
- Investigate the Cthulhu Mythos as imagined by H.P. Lovecraft and face Eldritch horrors beyond human comprehension
- Fight encroaching insanity as you pursue answers to questions that have no rational explanation whatsoever
- Find clues that will lead you through the famous Baker Street in London, a haunting psych ward in Switzerland, the perilous Louisiana wetlands and more
- A reimagining of the 2008 title: Rebuilt from the ground up in Unreal Engine, The Awakened boasts modern graphics and animations, an expanded storyline, numerous side quests and new mechanics including unique insanity gameplay.
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Last evaluated Sep 5, 2026
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