Sherlock Holmes The Awakened

Frogwares · 2023 · $39.99 · Adventure · deal grade C

Measured on 2026-09-23 12:49 UTC, 12 days ago. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

• Estimated net residual revenue: $10.3k to $15.5k per month
• Opportunity: $12.9k per month at x1.00 dormancy
• Estimated lifetime owners: 105.0k
• 82% positive across 3010 reviews · 51.8 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

• Developer active, last post 2 months ago
• Studio active elsewhere (13 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-08-25; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

A 2023 remake of Frogwares' 2008 detective adventure that fuses Sherlock Holmes with Lovecraftian cosmic horror, featuring puzzle-driven exploration and branching narrative choices.

The Awakened occupies a profitable but quiet niche: a mid-sized owner base generating solid four-figure monthly residuals, with 82% positive sentiment and strong thematic reviews from its core audience. The game's modest player count and review velocity suggest ceiling limits, but the licensed IP pairing (Sherlock Holmes + Lovecraft) and Frogwares' track record of iterative franchise work make it a logical acquisition or publishing-deal candidate for publishers seeking reliable back-catalog performers without blockbuster ambitions. Most realistic play: acquisition.

• Risk: Sherlock Holmes rights are fragmented; the character is public domain in most jurisdictions but specific adaptations and derivative works (including Frogwares' existing titles) are owned or controlled by various parties; explicit license holders must be verified before any deal.
• Risk: Current player base is very small and declining; the game peaked at a modest scale and shows no sign of organic resurgence despite recent discount activity.
• Risk: Player reviews note occasional progression-blocking glitches and UI friction; future support or fixes would require active developer involvement.

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