Free Crime Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,510 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 3/23/2025.
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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 24. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 334,832 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 77,094 positive reviews and 257,738 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. 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 #2 spot for the best free Crime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37,206 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,650 positive reviews and 13,556 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 | 12/6/2011 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Little Orbit |
| Steam App Id | 113400 |
3. Saihate Station
An exploration/horror/adventure game about the codependent, love-hate relationship between two men.
Saihate Station has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #3 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 889 positive reviews and 33 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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.
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 17,656 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,818 positive reviews and 838 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 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | PLANET JEM |
| Steam App Id | 2707900 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Crime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,939 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,768 positive reviews and 2,171 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Crime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,362 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,518 positive reviews and 844 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Crime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,113 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,882 positive reviews and 231 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 |
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 926 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 713 positive reviews and 213 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. 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 #9 spot for the best free Crime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,363 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,757 positive reviews and 606 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. 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 #10 spot for the best free Crime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,629 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,380 positive reviews and 249 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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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2272420 |
More Free Crime Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Crime games available on Steam.
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| 31,614 | 8/10/2023 | 24 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 549 | 12/6/2011 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 126 | 3/7/2025 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 114 | 2/23/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 67 | 9/5/2020 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 59 | 7/2/2021 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 56 | 4/4/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 43 | 5/14/2021 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 39 | 11/24/2022 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 18 | 5/3/2023 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 2/7/2025 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 5/20/2021 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 4/13/2022 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 6/27/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 8/2/2022 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 4/3/2020 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 12/10/2020 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 8/23/2020 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 3/10/2023 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 12/27/2024 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 23). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 15). APB Reloaded on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 23). Saihate Station on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). NIGHT-RUNNERS™ PROLOGUE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 24). Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 25). Fears to Fathom - Home Alone on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). Crime Scene Cleaner: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 25). cyberpunkdreams on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 15). Unsolved Case on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Thief Simulator 2: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.