Holmes Abroad

Holmes Abroad

Sherlock Travel Detective Game

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Released
June 5, 2026
Updated
June 9, 2026

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Step into the shoes of Sherlock Holmes' associate in this immersive detective game. Explore real-world historical locations from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, solve mysteries through fully voiced narratives, and make your own judgments without any hand-holding. Choose between physically exploring locations or playing from home.

✓Explore real historical city locations
✓Two play modes: AFOOT (GPS) and ARMCHAIR
✓Fully voiced narrative and soundscapes
✓No hand-holding, player makes judgments
✓Period-authentic 1890s-1900s setting
✓Unlockable cases as in-app purchases
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What's New in Holmes Abroad

v1.1.0

June 9, 2026

Three new cases land in v1.1.0 — and Holmes carries you further across the continent than ever before. • Case 5 — The Brewer's Crypt (Copenhagen, November 1895) A village sexton found at the foot of an unfinished crypt stair on a morning the constable wrote off as a fall. Walk the old Valby village before the city draws its lines through, and learn whose fear put an iron cleat in a frightened man's hand. • Case 6 — The Quai d'Orsay Translation (Paris, August 1896) A ministry translator dead at the foot of his own service stair, in the hottest week of August. The surgeon signed it a misadventure; the whole quarter would rather it were spies. Walk the Left Bank of 1896 and learn whose quiet hand stopped a careful man's heart. • Case 7 — Bleeding Heart Yard (London, October 1904) A Russian-emigre printer found stabbed in Bleeding Heart Yard during the Outrage week, when half the country wants to believe the exiles have done it. The police have a man already, and he will not say where he was. But the dead man wore another man's coat — and the blade was meant for that other man. Plus: improvements to narration mixing, slower music fades on returning from a case, sharper case-selector map markers, and the new "violet ink" halo on freshly-discovered locations.

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FAQ

What is Holmes Abroad?

Holmes Abroad is a detective game where you play as Sherlock Holmes' associate. You investigate historical mysteries set in real cities from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with fully voiced narratives and period-appropriate music.

Can I play Holmes Abroad offline?

The game description does not explicitly state offline play capabilities. However, the ARMCHAIR mode allows play from home, suggesting it may not require constant internet connectivity for gameplay once cases are downloaded.

How much does Holmes Abroad cost?

Holmes Abroad offers a free entry case, 'The Yellow Book Murder'. Additional cases are available as in-app purchases, each costing €4.99. These are non-consumable purchases, meaning you own them forever.

Does Holmes Abroad have ads?

No, Holmes Abroad does not contain advertisements. The developer has stated that cases ship as in-app purchases so the free entry case never gets larded with paywalls.

What devices does Holmes Abroad support?

Holmes Abroad is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. The latest version available is v1.1.0, last updated on June 9, 2026.

What is the age rating for Holmes Abroad?

Holmes Abroad has an age rating of 12+. This is suitable for players aged 12 and above.

How often is Holmes Abroad updated?

The app was last updated on June 9, 2026, with version v1.1.0. The developer indicates that the seven-case slate will expand, with more cases in production, suggesting future updates.

What makes Holmes Abroad different from other detective games?

Holmes Abroad stands out with its use of real historical locations, fully voiced professional voice actors, and a 'no hand-holding' approach where players must make their own judgments. The game also features period-authentic maps and soundscapes.