Sherlock Holmes: The Silver Earring

Frogwares · 2009 · $9.99 · Adventure · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-09-26 12:22 UTC, 9 days ago. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

• Estimated net residual revenue: $225 to $337 per month
• Opportunity: $450 per month at x1.60 dormancy
• Estimated lifetime owners: 52.8k
• 59% positive across 807 reviews · 5.2 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

• Developer silent for 4.7 years
• Studio active elsewhere (13 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner
• Last discounted 1 months ago, 10 sales in the last 12 months

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-09-12; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

A 2009 point-and-click detective adventure where players solve cases as Sherlock Holmes, developed by Frogwares during their early catalog-building phase.

The Silver Earring sits in a quiet corner of Frogwares' prolific Sherlock Holmes series, generating modest but consistent residual revenue with a 59% positive reception and solid four-figure monthly residuals. Acquisition makes limited sense given that Frogwares retains the title and the developer remains active; however, the game represents a portfolio anchor for anyone evaluating Frogwares' broader catalog rights or seeking to understand the economics of legacy adventure-game IP in a crowded market. Revival campaigns are unlikely to move the needle, the median session is under two hours, and the player base is not asking for a sequel or remaster. Most realistic play: watch.

• Risk: Point-and-click adventure genre has consolidated around a handful of dominant franchises; this 15-year-old entry competes passively on nostalgia rather than active demand.
• Risk: No cloud save, achievements, or trading cards; minimal modern conveniences limit new-player friction reduction.
• Risk: Sentiment has declined 9 points over the review window; recent positive rate sits at 48%, suggesting word-of-mouth is cooling.

This case as Markdown · Estimates carry ±30-50% error per title.