Free Crime Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,842 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 1/8/2026.
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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 27. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 366,662 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 96,280 positive reviews and 270,382 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. Adventure Escape Mysteries
Play a story-driven room escape game with unique puzzles enjoyed by tens of millions of players. Solve mysteries, puzzle through escape rooms, and find the clue that will crack the case in a critically acclaimed puzzle adventure game!
Adventure Escape Mysteries has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Crime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,057 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 916 positive reviews and 141 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Adventure Escape Mysteries on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 5/5/2020 |
| Developer | Haiku Games Co |
| Publisher | Haiku Games Co |
| Steam App Id | 1141020 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Crime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37,444 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,756 positive reviews and 13,688 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play APB Reloaded on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/7/2011 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Little Orbit |
| Steam App Id | 113400 |
4. Saihate Station
An exploration/horror/adventure game about the codependent, love-hate relationship between two men.
Saihate Station has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Crime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,612 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,309 positive reviews and 303 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Saihate Station on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Crime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,276 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,289 positive reviews and 987 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 |
7. SWAT Commander: Prologue
The FREE PROLOGUE version of our tactical squad shooter. In SWAT Commander: Prologue, you join an elite special forces unit. Team up with other operatives, manage your equipment, and most importantly – complete your mission successfully.
SWAT Commander: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 64, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Crime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,844 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,201 positive reviews and 643 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play SWAT Commander: Prologue on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/4/2025 |
| Franchise | Ritual Interactive |
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| Publisher | Ritual Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 2428730 |
8. 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 91, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Crime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,296 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,022 positive reviews and 274 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 |
9. 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 85, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Crime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,156 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,407 positive reviews and 749 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 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Crime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,886 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,884 positive reviews and 1,002 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 |
More Free Crime Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Crime games available on Steam.
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| 35,515 | 8/10/2023 | 27 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 210 | 5/5/2020 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 171 | 12/7/2011 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 168 | 3/7/2025 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 140 | 7/28/2025 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 133 | 2/23/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 122 | 4/4/2025 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 70 | 4/4/2024 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 64 | 11/24/2022 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 55 | 7/2/2021 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 34 | 5/14/2021 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 21 | 9/5/2020 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 18 | 2/7/2025 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 15 | 5/20/2021 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 14 | 12/31/2025 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 11/4/2024 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 5/3/2023 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 5/21/2025 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 11/26/2024 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 1/6/2026 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 8). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 11). Adventure Escape Mysteries on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 8). APB Reloaded on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 10). Saihate Station on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 9). Sherlock: Hidden Object & Match-3 Mystery on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 26). NIGHT-RUNNERS™ PROLOGUE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 7). SWAT Commander: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 14). Crime Scene Cleaner: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 26). Unsolved Case on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 10). Fears to Fathom - Home Alone on Steam. Steam Store.