Best Detective Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,104 Detective games, but not all of them are able to be played on Linux builds. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Detective game rankings were last updated on 10/28/2025.
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1. The Case of the Golden Idol
A new kind of detective game that allows you to think and investigate freely. Discover clues surrounding 12 strange and gruesome deaths and build your own theory. Pick your suspect, deduce the motive, unmask the awful truth.
The Case of the Golden Idol holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Detective game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,246 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,068 positive reviews and 178 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $17.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $17.99 |
| Release Date | 10/13/2022 |
| Franchise | Playstack |
| Developer | Color Gray Games |
| Publisher | Playstack |
| Steam App Id | 1677770 |
2. The Children of Clay
The Children of Clay is a short stop motion archeology horror game, where you have to study an ancient artefact and discover its dark secret.
The Children of Clay has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Detective games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,784 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,749 positive reviews and 35 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 3/7/2025 |
| Developer | Balazs Ronyai |
| Publisher | Balazs Ronyai |
| Steam App Id | 3478700 |
3. Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair
Jabberwock Island—You and your classmates were ready for fun in the sun until Monokuma returned to restart his murderous game! Trapped in a kill-or-be-killed situation, your only hope rests in solving the island’s mysteries.
Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Detective games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,496 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,448 positive reviews and 1,048 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 4/18/2016 |
| Franchise | Danganronpa-Official |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 413420 |
4. Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc
Investigate murders, search for clues and talk to your classmates to prepare for trial. There, you'll engage in deadly wordplay, going back and forth with suspects. Dissect their statements and fire their words back at them to expose their lies! There's only one way to survive—pull the trigger.
Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Detective games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31,379 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,136 positive reviews and 1,243 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 2/18/2016 |
| Franchise | Danganronpa-Official |
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| Publisher | Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 413410 |
5. The Roottrees are Dead
A genealogical mystery straight out of 1998. Scour the early Internet for clues, uncover hidden connections, and piece together the family tree behind the secretive Roottree Corporation.
The Roottrees are Dead has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Detective games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,657 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,564 positive reviews and 93 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play The Roottrees are Dead on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 1/15/2025 |
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| Steam App Id | 2754380 |
6. Hypnospace Outlaw
Greetings Enforcer, and thank you for enlisting in the Hypnospace Patrol Department! As the world falls into its slumber, Hypnospace becomes a bustling global village. These virtual streets aren't going to police themselves!
Hypnospace Outlaw has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Detective games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,073 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,916 positive reviews and 157 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Hypnospace Outlaw on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 3/12/2019 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | No More Robots |
| Steam App Id | 844590 |
7. Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping
You are the one and only Duck Detective, a depressed and recently divorced duck who must quack the case. Inspect evidence, make de-duck-tions, and solve this no-murder mystery!
Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Detective games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,867 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,830 positive reviews and 37 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 5/22/2025 |
| Franchise | Happy Broccoli Games |
| Developer | Happy Broccoli Games |
| Publisher | Happy Broccoli Games |
| Steam App Id | 2714620 |
8. Enigmatis 2: The Mists of Ravenwood
Enter Ravenwood Park and discover the secrets hidden in the mists…
Enigmatis 2: The Mists of Ravenwood has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Detective games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,577 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,533 positive reviews and 44 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Enigmatis 2: The Mists of Ravenwood on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 6/5/2014 |
| Developer | Artifex Mundi |
| Publisher | Artifex Mundi |
| Steam App Id | 284770 |
9. Duck Detective: The Secret Salami
Solving crime is no walk in the pond. You are a down-on-his-luck detective who also happens to be a duck. Use your powers of de-duck-tion to inspect evidence, fill in the blanks, and bust the case wide open! This is a short but twisty detective case.
Duck Detective: The Secret Salami has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Detective games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,882 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,610 positive reviews and 272 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 5/23/2024 |
| Franchise | Happy Broccoli Games |
| Developer | Happy Broccoli Games |
| Publisher | Happy Broccoli Games |
| Steam App Id | 2637990 |
10. Blackwell Epiphany
The last game in the Blackwell series.
Blackwell Epiphany has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Detective games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 967 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 947 positive reviews and 20 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 4/24/2014 |
| Developer | Wadjet Eye Games |
| Publisher | Wadjet Eye Games |
| Steam App Id | 236930 |
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| 47 | 10/13/2022 | 95 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 3/7/2025 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 165 | 4/18/2016 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 123 | 2/18/2016 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 86 | 1/15/2025 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 3/12/2019 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 5/22/2025 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 6/5/2014 | 92 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 5/23/2024 | 92 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 4/24/2014 | 92 | $9.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 11). The Children of Clay on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 20). Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 20). Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 4). The Roottrees are Dead on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 30). Hypnospace Outlaw on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 3). Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 4). Enigmatis 2: The Mists of Ravenwood on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 3). Duck Detective: The Secret Salami on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 3). Blackwell Epiphany on Steam. Steam Store.