diff --git a/engines/sci/detection.cpp b/engines/sci/detection.cpp
index bef357f9093..c43849056bf 100644
--- a/engines/sci/detection.cpp
+++ b/engines/sci/detection.cpp
@@ -381,6 +381,7 @@ static char s_fallbackGameIdBuf[256];
 class SciMetaEngine : public AdvancedMetaEngine {
 public:
 	SciMetaEngine() : AdvancedMetaEngine(Sci::SciGameDescriptions, sizeof(ADGameDescription), s_sciGameTitles) {
+		_singleid = "sci";
 	}
 
 	virtual const char *getName() const {