Free Crime Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,895 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 2/13/2026.
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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 27. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 370,443 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 98,652 positive reviews and 271,791 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. 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 #2 spot for the best free Crime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,294 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,962 positive reviews and 332 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).
3. Delivery & Beyond
No packages? No problem! Break in, scrap, deliver... A chaotic online co-op game for up to 5 players!
Delivery & Beyond has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Crime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 426 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 378 positive reviews and 48 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 1/27/2026 |
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| Steam App Id | 3376480 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Crime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37,452 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,754 positive reviews and 13,698 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 | 12/6/2011 |
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| Publisher | Little Orbit |
| Steam App Id | 113400 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Crime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,074 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 930 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 |
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 20,769 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,753 positive reviews and 1,016 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. 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 #7 spot for the best free Crime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,315 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,037 positive reviews and 278 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 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Crime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,227 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,465 positive reviews and 762 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 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Crime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,920 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,253 positive reviews and 667 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 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Crime games available on Steam.
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| 96,815 | 8/10/2023 | 27 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 193 | 3/7/2025 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 136 | 1/27/2026 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 131 | 12/6/2011 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 130 | 5/5/2020 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 120 | 2/23/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 104 | 4/4/2024 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 98 | 11/24/2022 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 98 | 4/4/2025 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 97 | 7/28/2025 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 59 | 5/14/2021 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 50 | 2/14/2026 | ??? | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 32 | 2/7/2025 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 31 | 9/5/2020 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 28 | 7/2/2021 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 16 | 5/21/2025 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 10/31/2025 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 12/31/2025 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 5/3/2023 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 11/4/2024 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 13). Overwatch® on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 14). Saihate Station on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 13). Delivery & Beyond on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 17). APB Reloaded on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 12). Adventure Escape Mysteries on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 12). NIGHT-RUNNERS™ PROLOGUE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 2). Crime Scene Cleaner: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 6). Unsolved Case on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 12). SWAT Commander: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 10). Sherlock: Hidden Object & Match-3 Mystery on Steam. Steam Store.