Best Detective Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 3,182 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 11/26/2025.
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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 Mac OS Detective game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,420 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,235 positive reviews and 185 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. 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 #2 spot for the best Mac OS Detective games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,209 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,078 positive reviews and 131 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 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best Mac OS Detective games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,309 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,605 positive reviews and 704 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).
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Mac OS Detective games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,729 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,177 positive reviews and 552 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Mac OS Detective games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,392 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,773 positive reviews and 619 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Mac OS Detective games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31,494 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,490 positive reviews and 1,004 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 |
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 11,169 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,846 positive reviews and 323 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 32,135 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,901 positive reviews and 1,234 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.99 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 | $6.99 |
| Release Date | 3/28/2019 |
| Developer | NExT Studios |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 942970 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Mac OS Detective games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,889 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,819 positive reviews and 1,070 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 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Mac OS Detective games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 32,441 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,148 positive reviews and 1,293 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 |
More Detective Mac Games on Steam
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| 41 | 10/13/2022 | 95 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 57 | 10/14/2020 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 33 | 3/31/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 74 | 1/31/2024 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,889 | 7/18/2025 | 95 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 108 | 10/18/2018 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 141 | 9/20/2018 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 139 | 3/28/2019 | 94 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,070 | 4/18/2016 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,446 | 2/18/2016 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 26). Cube Escape Collection on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 16). The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 13). Murders on the Yangtze River on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 11). Magical Girl Witch Trials on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 27). Return of the Obra Dinn on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 8). Cube Escape: Paradox on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 4). Unheard - Voices of Crime on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 12). Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 6). Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc on Steam. Steam Store.