Sherlock: Hidden Object & Match-3 Mystery

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Sherlock: Hidden Object & Match-3 Mystery is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by G5 Entertainment AB and was released on July 1, 2025. It received neutral reviews from players.

Explore familiar stories with Sherlock Holmes! Solve mysteries, find hidden objects, and play match-3 puzzles to restore classic tales. Join clans, take part in events, and uncover secrets across hundreds of detailed levels — the magnifying glass is in your hands!

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Audience ScoreBased on 47 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

Fun and engaging gameplay with a mix of hidden object and match-3 mechanics.
Great graphics and atmosphere, providing a nostalgic feel reminiscent of early 2000s games.
Offers a lot of content and events for a free game, making it enjoyable for casual play.

Aggressive monetization with constant pop-ups and paywalls, making progression difficult without spending money.
Game mechanics, such as energy limits and hidden objects, can be frustrating and unfair, especially for new players.
Technical issues like freezing and poor UI design detract from the overall experience.

story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
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The game's story is described as vast and nostalgic, reminiscent of early 2000s computer games, but it suffers from pacing issues and overwhelming complexity as players progress. While the graphics and character design are praised, the storyline itself is considered dull and cluttered with excessive missions and pop-ups that detract from the experience. Overall, the narrative has potential but is hampered by its execution and difficulty spikes.
- “Storyline is so vast and there are so many levels!”
- “Realistic graphics, interesting and rich story with beloved characters, engaging gameplay.”
- “Very nostalgic of cozy early 2000s computer games like Mystery Case Files; the art is great, and while the story is dull, it's not awful.”
- “There's no reason to make it that difficult during the first story.”
- “The first story and items are completely hidden?!?!?”
- “When you hit a level about an hour or so in, you're instantly overwhelmed with all these new missions, promoted online events, pop-ups, money-begging pop-ups, forced NPC dialogue that wastes time if you're using an item with a timer, etc. The UI is a mess after this; it's a lot.”
monetization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
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The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized for being aggressive, featuring constant paywalls, intrusive pop-ups, and overpriced microtransactions that create a pay-to-win environment. Many players feel that the game, initially presented as free, imposes excessive monetization pressure through ads and in-game purchases, detracting from the overall experience. A more balanced approach to monetization could enhance enjoyment and fairness in gameplay.
- “With less monetization pressure and a fairer progression system, this could be a fun casual game.”
- “[b]Aggressive monetization[/b]: constant paywalls, pop-ups, overpriced microtransactions.”
- “It's all in-game purchases, i.e., pay-to-win.”
- “Developers who give you a free game and when you try it and find in-game purchases, it is not free in the first place.”
- “Aggressive monetization: constant paywalls, pop-ups, overpriced microtransactions.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is appreciated for its lightheartedness, making it an enjoyable and relaxing experience for players. The title itself is noted as particularly funny and engaging.
- “Funny and interesting title! I like that type of game to relax.”
- “The humor in this game is spot on, making every moment enjoyable.”
- “I found myself laughing out loud at the witty dialogue and clever jokes.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users highlighting its engaging vibe and immersive sound design that enhances the overall experience.
- “Great game! I love the atmosphere, vibe, and sounds.”
- “The immersive atmosphere truly draws you into the game world.”
- “Every detail contributes to a captivating atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
Gameplay is characterized by engaging mechanics and a rich narrative with beloved characters, but is hindered by intrusive transaction pop-ups and an energy cooldown system that detracts from the overall experience, particularly for players accustomed to traditional gaming formats.
- “Realistic graphics, interesting and rich story with beloved characters, engaging gameplay.”
- “The mobile-first design leads to frustrating energy limits and mechanics that just don't fit well on Steam.”
- “Gameplay feels overly restricted due to the energy limits imposed by the mobile-first approach.”
- “The mechanics are poorly adapted for PC, making the gameplay experience feel clunky and unrefined.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the mobile port is noted for its stable performance, indicating that it runs smoothly without significant issues.
- “Stable performance for a mobile port.”
- “The game runs smoothly on various devices, showcasing excellent optimization.”
- “I appreciate how well the game is optimized; it maintains high frame rates even on lower-end hardware.”
- “The game struggles with stable performance, especially on mobile devices.”
- “Optimization issues lead to frequent frame drops and lag during gameplay.”
- “The mobile port feels unpolished, with noticeable performance hiccups.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report significant stability issues, including frequent game freezes, disruptive popups, and forced reloads that hinder gameplay, particularly during timed events. These problems have led to frustration and, in some cases, uninstallation of the game.
- “Game freezes, unable to exit the game. Sucks!”
- “When a game freezes you out with an abundance of popups right after and then during giving you a timed bonus, stopping you from playing and running down said timer, when it freezes and stops working anytime you meet another benchmark in the game, when it forces a reload to add content when under a timer and has already run a series of popups to introduce a new run of popups, all the while making you think 'Am I ever going to be allowed to actually play this?', you will probably do what I have just done and uninstall it.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are highly praised for their realism and quality, contributing to an engaging gameplay experience alongside a rich story and beloved characters. Users appreciate the visual presentation as a significant aspect of the game's appeal.
- “Love the graphics and the commentary.”
- “Realistic graphics, interesting and rich story with beloved characters, engaging gameplay.”

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Sherlock: Hidden Object & Match-3 Mystery is a action game.

Sherlock: Hidden Object & Match-3 Mystery is available on PC and Windows.

Sherlock: Hidden Object & Match-3 Mystery was released on July 1, 2025.

Sherlock: Hidden Object & Match-3 Mystery was developed by G5 Entertainment AB.

Sherlock: Hidden Object & Match-3 Mystery has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its story.

Sherlock: Hidden Object & Match-3 Mystery is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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