Free Crime Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,474 Crime games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best free games ranked by popularity and ratings. Data for this list is calculated from reviews and player counts reported directly by Steam and will be updated in real-time. Free Crime game rankings were last updated on 2/19/2025.
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1. Overwatch® 2
Overwatch 2 is a critically acclaimed, team-based shooter game set in an optimistic future with an evolving roster of heroes. Team up with friends and jump in today.
Overwatch® 2 holds the #1 spot for "best free Crime game on Steam" with a Player Score of 23. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 328,488 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 73,110 positive reviews and 255,378 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Negative" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Overwatch® 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/10/2023 |
| Franchise | Blizzard |
| Developer | Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. |
| Publisher | Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 2357570 |
2. Crime Simulator: Playgrounds
Crime Simulator: Playgrounds is a short, chaotic, and hilarious entry in the Crime Simulator franchise. Throw hammers, spray pepper gas, and cause mayhem solo or with up to 4 players. Take over hideouts, complete absurd missions, and unleash destruction with the wildest weapons. No rules—just fun!
Crime Simulator: Playgrounds has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Crime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,388 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,042 positive reviews and 346 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 5/10/2024 |
| Franchise | CookieDev |
| Developer | CookieDev |
| Publisher | Ultimate Games SA |
| Steam App Id | 2928280 |
3. Crime Scene Cleaner: Prologue
When there’s a call, you are the man to clean up after your client’s dirty job. Siding with the mafia is a dangerous game, but they pay well, and you need money, right? So take your mop and better remove those bloodstains quickly before the police come.
Crime Scene Cleaner: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Crime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,060 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,841 positive reviews and 219 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Crime Scene Cleaner: Prologue on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 4/4/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 2540100 |
4. NIGHT-RUNNERS™ PROLOGUE
Descend into the underworld of Japanese street racing. Set between 1990-2009, join the local street racing crews in their battle for territory control. Explore the real location open world(s), compete in wager races, battle other crews and upgrade your vehicles with detailed car customization.
NIGHT-RUNNERS™ PROLOGUE has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Crime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,213 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,403 positive reviews and 810 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play NIGHT-RUNNERS™ PROLOGUE on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/23/2024 |
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| Publisher | PLANET JEM |
| Steam App Id | 2707900 |
5. Fears to Fathom - Home Alone
Fears to Fathom is an episodic psychological horror game where each episode unveils a short story narrated by the ones who survived.
Fears to Fathom - Home Alone has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Crime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,138 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,311 positive reviews and 827 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Fears to Fathom - Home Alone on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/2/2021 |
| Franchise | Fears to Fathom |
| Developer | Rayll |
| Publisher | Rayll |
| Steam App Id | 1671340 |
6. Unsolved Case
A new lead turns up old doubts about an 'Unsolved Case'. A trap, or a copycat killer? In this co-op puzzle game prequel to the award-winning Cryptic Killer series, put on your detective badges as you collaborate and communicate to crack the codes, solve the riddles, and catch the Cryptic Killer.
Unsolved Case has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Crime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,246 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,653 positive reviews and 593 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 11/24/2022 |
| Franchise | Eleven Puzzles |
| Developer | Eleven Puzzles |
| Publisher | Eleven Puzzles |
| Steam App Id | 2084050 |
7. Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege
You only wanted to make a visit to your sick colleague, but what you encounter is beyond your imagination. Discover the secrets of your colleague and find a way to escape the trap.
Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Crime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,844 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,712 positive reviews and 2,132 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/5/2020 |
| Developer | Bitbeast Games |
| Publisher | Bitbeast Games |
| Steam App Id | 1301720 |
8. cyberpunkdreams
2090s America, torn apart by war and corporate greed. A lone traveller stands outside the gates of Cincinnati, greatest of the border cities. How far will you go to make it to the top? How far will you go to fulfil your mission?
cyberpunkdreams has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Crime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 922 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 710 positive reviews and 212 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play cyberpunkdreams on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 5/14/2021 |
| Developer | Late Night Games |
| Publisher | Late Night Games |
| Steam App Id | 1361680 |
9. Thief Simulator 2: Prologue
Tired of political exploitation? Join me and let's rebuild our thieving business together! Let's steal cars, radios, and TVs - anything that catches your eye can be yours! Recall what it's like to be a thief in Thief Simulator 2: Prologue!
Thief Simulator 2: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Crime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,617 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,371 positive reviews and 246 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 5/3/2023 |
| Franchise | CookieDev |
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| Steam App Id | 2272420 |
10. APB Reloaded
The world’s first and premier Action MMO Third Person Shooter allows you to choose between two sides of the law. Play as Enforcer or Criminal, customize your gear for the task at hand and hit the streets and play how you want in a city filled with more action this side of a Hollywood blockbuster.
APB Reloaded has achieved a Player Score of 63, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Crime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37,145 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,599 positive reviews and 13,546 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run APB Reloaded on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 12/7/2011 |
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| Publisher | Little Orbit |
| Steam App Id | 113400 |
More Free Crime Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Crime games available on Steam.
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| 26,116 | 8/10/2023 | 23 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 192 | 5/10/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 94 | 4/4/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 85 | 2/23/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 45 | 7/2/2021 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 33 | 11/24/2022 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 25 | 9/5/2020 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 25 | 5/14/2021 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 18 | 5/3/2023 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 15 | 12/7/2011 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 2/7/2025 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 8/2/2022 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 5/20/2021 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 11/4/2024 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 12/27/2024 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 11/13/2024 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 2/3/2021 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 4/3/2020 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 10/19/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 1/18/2024 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). Crime Simulator: Playgrounds on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 18). Crime Scene Cleaner: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 23). NIGHT-RUNNERS™ PROLOGUE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 14). Fears to Fathom - Home Alone on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 4). Unsolved Case on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 16). Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 18). cyberpunkdreams on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). Thief Simulator 2: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 22). APB Reloaded on Steam. Steam Store.