Strange Tales of Holmes: The Sealed Cylinder
Released 20 October 2026 · PC · Adventure, Indie
Sherlock Holmes recounts a murder from years past. Take the role of Holmes, investigate the manor, and use evidence, testimony, and the timeline of that night to unravel an alibi and solve the case in this classic-style mystery adventure.
Story
Why was the name Sherlock Holmes already known to the public before Watson ever began recording his cases? One day, when Watson asks him that very question, Holmes begins to tell the story of a murder that took place years before. Holmes Kitan is a classic-style mystery adventure set in 19th-century London. You take the role of Holmes and investigate a murder at the Manning estate on the outskirts of London. On a stormy night, the guests gathered at the manor find themselves discussing a metal tube containing a closely guarded secret. Later that night, Lord Manning is found murdered in his own bedroom. Who was where, and at what time? The time of the murder, the movements of each person in the house, and the evidence left at the scene all matter. Search the manor for clues, examine the evidence, and compare the accounts of those present as you reconstruct what happened that night. Everything you discover is recorded in the Character File, Evidence File, and Timeline. During the deduction sequences, you must use the evidence and facts you have gathered to unravel the mystery of the alibi and piece together the truth of the case yourself. This is not a mystery where...
Gameplay
Why was the name Sherlock Holmes already known to the public before Watson ever began recording his cases? One day, when Watson asks him that very question, Holmes begins to tell the story of a murder that took place years before. Holmes Kitan is a classic-style mystery adventure set in 19th-century London. You take the role of Holmes and investigate a murder at the Manning estate on the outskirts of London. On a stormy night, the guests gathered at the manor find themselves discussing a metal tube containing a closely guarded secret. Later that night, Lord Manning is found murdered in his own bedroom. Who was where, and at what time? The time of the murder, the movements of each person in the house, and the evidence left at the scene all matter. Search the manor for clues, examine the evidence, and compare the accounts of those present as you reconstruct what happened that night. Everything you discover is recorded in the Character File, Evidence File, and Timeline. During the deduction sequences, you must use the evidence and facts you have gathered to unravel the mystery of the alibi and piece together the truth of the case yourself. This is not a mystery where you simply sit back and watch Holmes explain the answer. Investigate the scene. Find the evidence. Think through the possibilities. Choose your conclusions. The investigation itself is the game. A...
Features
- Single-player
- Family Sharing
Release details
Strange Tales of Holmes: The Sealed Cylinder is a Adventure and Indie game by harada. Strange Tales of Holmes: The Sealed Cylinder came out on Tuesday, 20 October 2026 on PC. This date comes from Steam and was last checked on 20 October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
When did Strange Tales of Holmes: The Sealed Cylinder come out?
Strange Tales of Holmes: The Sealed Cylinder came out on 20 October 2026.
Which platforms is Strange Tales of Holmes: The Sealed Cylinder on?
Strange Tales of Holmes: The Sealed Cylinder is on PC.
Who makes Strange Tales of Holmes: The Sealed Cylinder?
Strange Tales of Holmes: The Sealed Cylinder is developed by harada.
What kind of game is Strange Tales of Holmes: The Sealed Cylinder?
Strange Tales of Holmes: The Sealed Cylinder is a game of these genres: Adventure and Indie.