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Sherlock Holmes: The Silver Earring
Frogwares · released Aug 6, 2009 · data updated Oct 24, 2026
by Frogwares
Melvyn Bromsby, a rich tycoon, is about to make a statement, when suddenly a shot rings out. Sir Bromsby collapses - a mortal wound to the heart... A baffling murder, dozens of witnesses and no suspects! You, Sherlock Ho
Released Aug 6, 2009
Steam figures
| Value | As of | |
|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | Mixed · 57% positive of 705 Steam reviews | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Followers on Steam | 1,266 | Oct 18, 2026 |
| Regular US price | $9.99 | Oct 20, 2026 |
New Steam reviews per month
| Month | New positive | New negative |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 1 | 4 |
| Dec 2025 | 5 | 3 |
| Jan 2026 | 9 | 7 |
| Feb 2026 | 0 | 3 |
| Mar 2026 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr 2026 | 4 | 9 |
| May 2026 | 4 | 4 |
| Jun 2026 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul 2026 | 2 | 6 |
| Aug 2026 | 3 | 2 |
| Sep 2026 | 0 | 2 |
Sales estimate
| Copies sold on Steam | 13k – 79k | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross revenue on Steam | $110k – $380k before refunds, tax and Steam’s cut | |
| Steam reviews by buyers | 705 | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Copies per review | 20–111 |
Estimates are based on an aggregation of industry-accepted conversion formulas. This game was on Steam before reviews began in November 2013; many copies sold before then have no review, so the ranges may be low. How this is estimated
Tag DNA
| Tag | Share of Steam games |
|---|---|
| Detective | 1 in 38 games |
| Point & Click | 1 in 16 games |
| Mystery | 1 in 12 games |
| Retro | 1 in 10 games |
| Puzzle | 1 in 6 games |
| Adventure | 1 in 3 games |
| Singleplayer | 1 in 2 games |
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| Sherlock Holmes - Nemesis | Frogwares | 90% | Mostly Positive · 683 |
| Mutropolis | Pirita Studio | 89% | Very Positive · 159 |
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| The Raven - Legacy of a Master Thief | KING Art | 90% | Mostly Positive · 611 |