Best Detective Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 3,382 Detective games, but not all of them are able to be played on Mac. 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 3/11/2026.
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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 Mac OS Detective game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,044 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,833 positive reviews and 211 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $8.09 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 | $8.09 |
| Release Date | 10/13/2022 |
| Franchise | Playstack |
| Developer | Color Gray Games |
| Publisher | Playstack |
| Steam App Id | 1677770 |
2. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!
The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Detective games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,697 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,976 positive reviews and 721 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
3. Cube Escape Collection
In this classic point-and-click adventure anthology you follow the path of Dale and Laura and other famous Rusty lake characters such as Mr. Crow and Mr. Owl. The series will be updated, preserved and bundled to survive the end of the Flash Games era.
Cube Escape Collection has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Detective games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,411 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,272 positive reviews and 139 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 10/14/2020 |
| Franchise | Rusty Lake |
| Developer | Rusty Lake |
| Publisher | Rusty Lake |
| Steam App Id | 1292940 |
4. Return of the Obra Dinn
Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.
Return of the Obra Dinn has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Detective games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 33,277 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 32,187 positive reviews and 1,090 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 10/18/2018 |
| Developer | Lucas Pope |
| Publisher | 3909 |
| Steam App Id | 653530 |
5. Murders on the Yangtze River
"Murders on Yangtze River" is an Ace Attorney-like detective game that takes you on a journey through early 20th century China as you solve a series of intriguing cases. Use your logical reasoning and deduction skills to uncover clues, interrogate suspects, and solve the mysteries.
Murders on the Yangtze River has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Detective games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,303 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,705 positive reviews and 598 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Murders on the Yangtze River on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 1/31/2024 |
| Developer | OMEGAMES STUDIO |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1746030 |
6. Magical Girl Witch Trials
Thirteen girls awaken, only to find themselves in a prison. What awaits them: a Witch Trial. Help them prepare for the trial by exploring the prison in order to find the witch hidden amongst them. Find the witch, learn what kind of magic she holds, dispel the lies, and prepare for the execution.
Magical Girl Witch Trials has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Detective games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29,033 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,091 positive reviews and 942 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 7/18/2025 |
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| Steam App Id | 3101040 |
7. Cube Escape: Paradox
The tenth Cube Escape follows the story of detective Dale Vandermeer who finds himself trapped in two different universes and needs to escape. Cube Escape: Paradox will be released together with the accompanying Paradox: A Rusty Lake Film.
Cube Escape: Paradox has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Detective games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,525 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,193 positive reviews and 332 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Cube Escape: Paradox on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/20/2018 |
| Franchise | Rusty Lake |
| Developer | Rusty Lake |
| Publisher | Rusty Lake |
| Steam App Id | 909080 |
8. Unheard - Voices of Crime
What if you could hear every word spoken at the scene of a crime? “Acoustic Detectives” wanted for testing our new device! Return aurally to crime scenes and use the voices you hear to identify potential suspects and solve the mysteries. What is it that’s connecting these seemingly unrelated cases?
Unheard - Voices of Crime has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Detective games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 32,699 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,434 positive reviews and 1,265 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.79 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Unheard - Voices of Crime on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $2.79 |
| Release Date | 3/28/2019 |
| Developer | NExT Studios |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 942970 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Mac OS Detective games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 34,808 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 33,414 positive reviews and 1,394 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 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 | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 2/18/2016 |
| Franchise | Danganronpa-Official |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 413410 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Mac OS Detective games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29,516 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,330 positive reviews and 1,186 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 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 | $1.99 |
| Release Date | 4/19/2016 |
| Franchise | Danganronpa-Official |
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| Publisher | Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 413420 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 10 best Detective games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 103 | 10/13/2022 | 95 | $8.09 | Steam Charts | |
| 27 | 3/31/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 40 | 10/14/2020 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 101 | 10/18/2018 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 19 | 1/31/2024 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 354 | 7/18/2025 | 95 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 72 | 9/20/2018 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 131 | 3/28/2019 | 94 | $2.79 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,421 | 2/18/2016 | 94 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,145 | 4/19/2016 | 94 | $1.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 11). Return of the Obra Dinn on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 11). Murders on the Yangtze River on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 16). Magical Girl Witch Trials on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 11). Cube Escape: Paradox on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 18). Unheard - Voices of Crime on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 11). Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 18). Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair on Steam. Steam Store.