Best Investigation Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 3,378 Investigation 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. Investigation game rankings were last updated on 11/6/2025.
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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 Investigation game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,276 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,096 positive reviews and 180 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $8.99 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 | $8.99 |
| Release Date | 10/13/2022 |
| Franchise | Playstack |
| Developer | Color Gray Games |
| Publisher | Playstack |
| Steam App Id | 1677770 |
2. 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 #2 spot for the best Mac OS Investigation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,535 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,998 positive reviews and 537 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 | 1/30/2024 |
| Developer | OMEGAMES STUDIO |
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| Steam App Id | 1746030 |
3. 魔法少女ノ魔女裁判
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.
魔法少女ノ魔女裁判 has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Investigation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,036 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,560 positive reviews and 476 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 |
4. Bugsnax
Catch mysterious living snacks and feed them to your friends in this unusual island adventure!
Bugsnax has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Investigation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,050 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,837 positive reviews and 213 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 4/28/2022 |
| Developer | Young Horses |
| Publisher | Young Horses |
| Steam App Id | 674140 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Mac OS Investigation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 32,002 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,770 positive reviews and 1,232 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 |
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| Steam App Id | 942970 |
6. Frog Detective 3: Corruption at Cowboy County
You're a detective, and a frog, and it's time to solve a mystery in the wild west.
Frog Detective 3: Corruption at Cowboy County has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Investigation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,945 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,921 positive reviews and 24 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 | 10/26/2022 |
| Franchise | SUPERHOT & Co. |
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| Steam App Id | 1171320 |
7. No Case Should Remain Unsolved
Twelve years after Senior Inspector Jeon Gyeong's retirement, she is visited by a young police officer: a woman who pleads with her to reexamine Seowon's case. But with each uncovered memory, only one thing becomes clear: everyone in Seowon's vicinity was lying.
No Case Should Remain Unsolved has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Investigation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,385 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,116 positive reviews and 269 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 No Case Should Remain Unsolved on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
8. The Drifter
A Pulp Adventure Thriller - A murdered drifter awakens. Alive again, seconds before his death. Hunted and haunted, help him untangle a mad web of conspiracy in this fast-paced point 'n click thrill-ride.
The Drifter has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Investigation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,447 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,402 positive reviews and 45 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 7/17/2025 |
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| Publisher | Powerhoof |
| Steam App Id | 1170570 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Mac OS Investigation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,695 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,602 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 |
10. last seen online
Look through someone else’s computer. Inspired by early “escape room” flash games.
last seen online has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Investigation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,870 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,837 positive reviews and 33 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 last seen online on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 3/14/2024 |
| Developer | Sochin Studio |
| Publisher | Sochin Studio |
| Steam App Id | 2824230 |
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| 131 | 10/13/2022 | 95 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 155 | 1/30/2024 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,764 | 7/18/2025 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 45 | 4/28/2022 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 81 | 3/28/2019 | 94 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/26/2022 | 94 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 31 | 1/17/2024 | 94 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 20 | 7/17/2025 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 77 | 1/15/2025 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 3/14/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 13). Murders on the Yangtze River on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 9). 魔法少女ノ魔女裁判 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 20). Bugsnax on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 20). Unheard - Voices of Crime on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 29). Frog Detective 3: Corruption at Cowboy County on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 28). No Case Should Remain Unsolved on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 9). The Drifter on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 4). The Roottrees are Dead on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 27). last seen online on Steam. Steam Store.