Sherlock Holmes Chapter One

Sherlock Holmes Chapter One

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Release date 2021-11-15
Genre Action Adventure
Metacritic 77/100
What hardware does Sherlock Holmes Chapter One need?

Sherlock Holmes Chapter One has an FPSHQ demand score of 58/100: moderate requirements — runs on mid-range cards like the RTX 3060 / RX 6600. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam.

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Sherlock Holmes Chapter One is a game by Frogwares. Steam release date: November 15, 2021. Steam reviews: 4 220. Minimum graphics card per Steam: Nvidia GeForce GTX 960, 4 GB or AMD Radeon R9 380, 4 GB. It needs at least 12 GB of RAM.

About the game

Developer
Frogwares
Publisher
Frogwares
Release date
November 15, 2021
PC platforms
Windows
Steam reviews
4 220
Metacritic
77/100

Sherlock Holmes Chapter One system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows 10 64bit Windows 10 64bit
Processor Intel Core i5-6600 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600
Memory 12 GB ОЗУ 12 GB ОЗУ
Graphics Nvidia GeForce GTX 960, 4 GB or AMD Radeon R9 380, 4 GB Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070, 8 GB or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT
DirectX версии 11 версии 11
Storage 28 GB 28 GB
Notes — SSD

64-разрядные процессор и операционная система

Source: the game’s Steam page — requirements published by the developer.

How big is Sherlock Holmes Chapter One and does it need an SSD

Sherlock Holmes Chapter One needs 28 GB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 16, 2026). requirements

28 GBdisk space
required for recommendedSSD
98 %of 98981 games with an official size are smaller

The minimum requirements of Sherlock Holmes Chapter One do not demand an SSD (or only recommend it), the recommended ones do: install it on an SSD for a smooth experience.

Sherlock Holmes Chapter OneSherlock Holmes Chapter One28 GBMedian of 2021 games (n = 9025)Median of 2021 games (n = 9025)900 MBMedian of 98981 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 98981 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBSherlock Holmes Chapter OneSherlock Holmes Chapter One28 GBMedian of 2021 games (n = 9025)Median of 2021 games (n = 9025)900 MBMedian of 98981 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 98981 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GB

Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Oct 16, 2026. The size is the free space needed to install; updates and DLC can make it grow. store.steampowered.com

Tip: keep extra space beyond the listed size — updates are downloaded first and installed afterwards.

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FPS on different graphics cards

FPS forecast for Sherlock Holmes Chapter One on current 2024–2026 GPUs. Switch the graphics preset — the table recalculates. Average FPS at 1080p / 1440p / 4K.

Graphics card Tier 1080p 1440p 4K
GeForce RTX 5090 S 200–335 160–270 94–160
GeForce RTX 4090 S 185–310 135–230 77–130
GeForce RTX 5080 S 170–285 120–205 67–115
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 155–265 110–190 59–100
GeForce RTX 4080 A 150–255 105–175 56–95
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 150–255 105–180 56–95
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 145–245 100–170 53–91
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 140–240 99–165 51–87
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 125–215 89–150 46–78
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 135–230 95–160 50–84
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 120–210 85–145 44–76
Radeon RX 9070 A 120–205 83–140 43–73

* Average FPS: real measurements where available, otherwise the unified FPSHQ model. Actual FPS depends on the CPU, game patch and drivers. Reference GPU models without overclocking. methodology

📊 FPS by graphics card (1440p, Ultra)

Green — 60+ FPS (comfortable), yellow — 30–60 (playable), red — below 30. Dashed line marks 60 FPS.

Which graphics cards can run Sherlock Holmes Chapter One

Cards at least as fast as the Steam minimum (Nvidia GeForce GTX 960, 4 GB or AMD Radeon R9 380, 4 GB). FPS is an FPSHQ model forecast for 1080p High, not a measurement.

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58
Demand
out of 100

The higher it is, the more powerful a PC you need. Moderate load.

77
Metacritic
press score

Average review score.

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Key figures

Unique FPSHQ metrics from this page's data

58/100
FPSHQ load index
72–120FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
68–115FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
5
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
12GB
minimum RAM
2021
release year
In short

Can my PC run Sherlock Holmes Chapter One?

Sherlock Holmes Chapter One (2021): FPSHQ load index 58 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 72–120 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 68–115 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 5 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 960, 4 GB or AMD Radeon R9 380, 4 GB; minimum RAM: 12 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Oct 16, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
58 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
85 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
92 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS Sherlock Holmes Chapter One, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

What are the minimum system requirements for Sherlock Holmes Chapter One?
Minimum configuration: Intel Core i5-6600 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600, Nvidia GeForce GTX 960, 4 GB or AMD Radeon R9 380, 4 GB, 12 GB RAM, 28 GB of disk space.
On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows.
How big is Sherlock Holmes Chapter One and does it need an SSD?
Sherlock Holmes Chapter One needs 28 GB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 16, 2026). The minimum requirements of Sherlock Holmes Chapter One do not demand an SSD (or only recommend it), the recommended ones do: install it on an SSD for a smooth experience.
What is the genre of Sherlock Holmes Chapter One?
Genre: Action Adventure. Single-player only.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Frogwares. Publisher: Frogwares.
Is Sherlock Holmes Chapter One worth buying?
Metacritic score: 77/100. Steam user score: ?%. FPSHQ rating: —/5. Decide based on this data and our review above.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2021-11-15.
What FPS will I get in this game?
Use our FPS calculator for a precise forecast for your configuration. Above on this page is a compatibility table with popular GPUs at different resolutions and settings.
Can I play on a budget graphics card?
Minimum: Nvidia GeForce GTX 960, 4 GB or AMD Radeon R9 380, 4 GB. If your GPU is weaker than the minimum, the game may not launch or may stutter badly. On the minimum GPU you usually play at 1080p low with FSR Performance.

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