Free Crime Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,987 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 5/1/2026.
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1. Overwatch®
Overwatch®, A FUTURE WORTH FIGHTING FOR! Overwatch® is an always-on and ever-evolving free-to-play, team-based action game set in an optimistic future, where every match is the ultimate 5v5 or 6v6 battlefield brawl.
Overwatch® holds the #1 spot for "best free Crime game on Steam" with a Player Score of 30. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 397,442 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 118,368 positive reviews and 279,074 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® 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. Overcome Your Fears - Caretaker
Steve Jackson, a 19-year-old guy, is looking after a friends house and encounters eerie events in a small town. Dive into the dark mystery of the events you unwittingly became a part of. Will you be able to uncover the truth?
Overcome Your Fears - Caretaker has achieved a Player Score of 70, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Crime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 151 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 114 positive reviews and 37 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Overcome Your Fears - Caretaker on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 10/20/2025 |
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| Steam App Id | 3550490 |
3. Lustquake Legion
💥 Lustquake Legion – addictive idle clicker! Become a ruthless gang leader, recruit & upgrade members, seize territories, gather resources, and clash with cops & rival gangs. Strengthen your crew, unlock power, and dominate the city! ⚔️🔥💰
Lustquake Legion has achieved a Player Score of 70, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Crime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 153 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 116 positive reviews and 37 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 | 4/27/2026 |
| Developer | Amazed Studio |
| Publisher | Passion Panda Publishing |
| Steam App Id | 3966480 |
4. Delivery & Beyond
No packages? No problem! Break in. Scrap everything. Deliver... A chaotic online co-op game for up to 5 players (or 15 if you really want to)!
Delivery & Beyond has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Crime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,153 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,039 positive reviews and 114 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Delivery & Beyond on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 1/27/2026 |
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| Steam App Id | 3376480 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Crime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37,512 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,770 positive reviews and 13,742 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 |
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| Publisher | Little Orbit |
| Steam App Id | 113400 |
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 21,621 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,560 positive reviews and 1,061 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. 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 #7 spot for the best free Crime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,106 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 962 positive reviews and 144 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 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Crime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,678 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,271 positive reviews and 407 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).
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Crime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,353 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,072 positive reviews and 281 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 |
More Free Crime Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Crime games available on Steam.
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| 44,362 | 8/10/2023 | 30 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 672 | 10/20/2025 | 70 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 203 | 4/27/2026 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 136 | 1/27/2026 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 123 | 12/7/2011 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 105 | 2/23/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 97 | 5/5/2020 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 97 | 3/7/2025 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 66 | 7/28/2025 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 58 | 4/4/2024 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 54 | 5/14/2021 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 45 | 4/4/2025 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 37 | 7/2/2021 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 22 | 4/1/2026 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 19 | 11/24/2022 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 18 | 5/3/2023 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 16 | 9/5/2020 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 10/31/2025 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 1/6/2026 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 7/25/2018 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 1). Overwatch® on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 3). Overcome Your Fears - Caretaker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 3). Lustquake Legion on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 2). Delivery & Beyond on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 8). APB Reloaded on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 30). NIGHT-RUNNERS™ PROLOGUE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 3). Adventure Escape Mysteries on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 10). Saihate Station on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 28). Sherlock: Hidden Object & Match-3 Mystery on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 30). Crime Scene Cleaner: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.