Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper

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

Measured on 2026-10-05 07:57 UTC. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

• Estimated net residual revenue: $381 to $571 per month
• Opportunity: $762 per month at x1.60 dormancy
• Estimated lifetime owners: 92.0k
• 81% positive across 1382 reviews · 8.9 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

• Developer silent for 4.8 years
• Studio active elsewhere (13 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner
• Last discounted 0 months ago, 10 sales in the last 12 months

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-09-07; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

A 2009 point-and-click detective adventure where players investigate Jack the Ripper cases as Sherlock Holmes.

This title sits in a quiet middle ground: profitable enough to generate solid four-figure monthly residuals with an 81% positive rating, yet so old and mechanically dated that it attracts minimal new traffic. Frogwares owns the IP outright and continues operating, making this a low-risk catalog hold or a candidate for a light revival push (UI modernization, trading cards, bundles with newer Sherlock titles). The localization gap in Spanish and modest but consistent review velocity suggest untapped regional upside. Most realistic play: revival.

• Risk: Sherlock Holmes brand rights are tangled between Conan Doyle Estate, various licensees and Frogwares' own legacy claims; any revival campaign beyond the current build risks clearance friction.
• Risk: 15-year-old engine and UI lack modern accessibility and controller support; porting to console or VR would require substantial engineering.
• Risk: Genre is narrow and audience skews hardcore puzzle enthusiasts; viral or mainstream appeal is low despite strong sentiment among existing players.

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