The Devil's Men vs The Lost Files of Sherlock Holmes: The Case of the Serrated Scalpel

Set in England, 1871, "The Devil’s Men" follows Adelaide Spektor as she navigates a fog‑laden seaside town plagued by murders and a ruthless gang known as The Colony. Teaming up with the enigmatic Emily, she uncovers a secretive coterie of scientists whose experiments have torn the veil between worlds. Although the game was cancelled in 2018, its richly illustrated art book and released screenshots reveal a hand‑drawn 2D point‑and‑click adventure steeped in fantasy and science‑fiction intrigue, promising deep narrative puzzles and atmospheric storytelling.

Step into the shoes of Sherlock Holmes as he investigates the brutal murder of a young actress behind London's Regency Theatre. The game blends atmospheric Victorian London settings with intricate puzzles and dialogue-driven investigation. Developed by Mythos Software and published by Electronic Arts in 1992, this single‑player adventure delivers a nostalgic point‑and‑click experience that challenges players to gather clues, interrogate suspects, and outwit the shadow of Jack the Ripper.

• Rich hand‑drawn visuals
• Engaging detective storyline
• Complex, rewarding puzzles
• Atmospheric Victorian setting

• Authentic Sherlock Holmes atmosphere
• Rich Victorian London visuals
• Challenging but fair puzzles
• Single‑player story focus

• Never officially released, so unplayable
• Limited information on final gameplay balance
• Potentially incomplete narrative due to cancellation

• Limited graphics by modern standards
• No voice acting
• Runs best with DOS emulation