Best Investigation Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 3,597 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 2/5/2026.
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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 Investigation game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,906 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,701 positive reviews and 205 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. 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 20,156 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,568 positive reviews and 588 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. 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 #3 spot for the best Mac OS Investigation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,165 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,305 positive reviews and 860 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 8,622 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,393 positive reviews and 229 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 32,387 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,132 positive reviews and 1,255 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 2,018 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,992 positive reviews and 26 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. 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 #7 spot for the best Mac OS Investigation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,738 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,652 positive reviews and 86 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 |
8. 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 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Investigation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,822 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,616 positive reviews and 206 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 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Mac OS Investigation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,459 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,134 positive reviews and 325 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).
10. Great God Grove
THE WORLD IS ENDING AND THE GODS ARE SQUABBLING! Suck up and launch dialogue in a world of puzzles, puppets, and weird gods… or THE RIFT WILL CONSUME US ALL!
Great God Grove 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 1,427 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,409 positive reviews and 18 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 | 11/15/2024 |
| Franchise | Fellow Traveller |
| Developer | LimboLane |
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| Steam App Id | 2840190 |
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| 87 | 10/13/2022 | 95 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 204 | 1/30/2024 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 679 | 7/18/2025 | 95 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 84 | 4/28/2022 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 55 | 3/28/2019 | 94 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 10/26/2022 | 94 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 78 | 7/17/2025 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 693 | 1/15/2025 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 51 | 1/17/2024 | 94 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 11/15/2024 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 10). Murders on the Yangtze River on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 11). Magical Girl Witch Trials on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 8). Bugsnax on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 7). Unheard - Voices of Crime on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 23). Frog Detective 3: Corruption at Cowboy County on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 11). The Drifter on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 14). The Roottrees are Dead on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 29). No Case Should Remain Unsolved on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 31). Great God Grove on Steam. Steam Store.