What it likely sold — estimate, stated as a range on purpose
Lifetime units: ~16,170
(P10–P90: 6,468 – 35,574)
Gross revenue: ~$185,499
($74,200 – $408,098)
Estimate, method v1.0 — before Steam's ~30% share, refunds and VAT. The band means: we'd be surprised if the truth sat outside it. How we estimate
Player voice — measured shares of Steam thumbs, never a model
Story & writing97% positive · 157 mentions
“The return of Holmes and Watson! XD Introduction The Beekeeper's Picnic is a cozy, adventure, point-and-click game developed and published by Afoot Games. You take on the role of the famous detective, Sherlock Holmes. After a case in which…”Recommended · Steam review · Sep 2025 · 4 h played
Visuals & audio96% positive · 81 mentions
“The return of Holmes and Watson! XD Introduction The Beekeeper's Picnic is a cozy, adventure, point-and-click game developed and published by Afoot Games. You take on the role of the famous detective, Sherlock Holmes. After a case in which…”Recommended · Steam review · Sep 2025 · 4 h played
Gameplay & mechanics88% positive · 33 mentions
“The return of Holmes and Watson! XD Introduction The Beekeeper's Picnic is a cozy, adventure, point-and-click game developed and published by Afoot Games. You take on the role of the famous detective, Sherlock Holmes. After a case in which…”Recommended · Steam review · Sep 2025 · 4 h played
Content & longevity95% positive · 19 mentions
“It's me, Watson, no, not the in game Watson! I supported this game on Kickstarter, then bought the game myself, and am playing this blind. Let me tell you this, despite my ADHD tendencies to not finish games, this game offers wonderful…”Recommended · Steam review · May 2025 · 6 h played
Price & value83% positive · 18 mentions
“AAAAAAAAAAAAAA I LOVE THIS GAAAMMEEEEEE IT'S FULLY VOICE ACTED GAY HOLMES AND WATSON FOR THE WINNN YOU CAN DO DRAG YOU CAN PRANK MYCROFT YOU CAN BREAK INTO SOMEONE'S HOUSE it's great 100% worth the price I 100% recommend <3”Recommended · Steam review · Mar 2026 · 5 h played
Performance & stability94% positive · 17 mentions
“This game healed me from the years of broken promises and queerbaiting of BBC's Sherlock. I nearly cried at the ending, it was magnificent. If you like The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes in any capacity you must this game.”Recommended · Steam review · May 2025 · 5 h played
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