Free Crime Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,818 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 12/18/2025.
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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 26. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 363,877 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 94,545 positive reviews and 269,332 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 1,045 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 904 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. 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 #3 spot for the best free Crime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,144 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,861 positive reviews and 283 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).
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Crime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,079 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,098 positive reviews and 981 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Crime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,290 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,020 positive reviews and 270 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Crime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37,432 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,756 positive reviews and 13,676 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 |
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 1,142 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 884 positive reviews and 258 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 85, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Crime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,128 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,386 positive reviews and 742 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. The Chef's Shift: First Course
A fast-paced typing game in a restaurant setting, where you’ll both cook & serve food to hungry customers, all done by TYPING. Play through the Italian restaurant and get a taste of The Chef's Shift!
The Chef's Shift: First Course has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Crime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 385 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 376 positive reviews and 9 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 | 2/7/2025 |
| Franchise | Panitia GameDev |
| Developer | Panitia GameDev |
| Publisher | Catoptric Games |
| Steam App Id | 2516920 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Crime games available on Steam.
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| 30,019 | 8/10/2023 | 26 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 160 | 5/5/2020 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 111 | 3/7/2025 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 110 | 7/28/2025 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 91 | 2/23/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 91 | 4/4/2024 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 76 | 12/7/2011 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 49 | 5/14/2021 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 42 | 11/24/2022 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 36 | 2/7/2025 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 32 | 7/2/2021 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 30 | 9/5/2020 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 28 | 12/31/2025 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 25 | 4/4/2025 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 23 | 5/3/2023 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 15 | 12/27/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 5/21/2025 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 10/31/2025 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 11/4/2024 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 7/25/2018 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 18). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 18). Adventure Escape Mysteries on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 14). Saihate Station on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 18). Sherlock: Hidden Object & Match-3 Mystery on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 26). NIGHT-RUNNERS™ PROLOGUE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 14). Crime Scene Cleaner: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 8). APB Reloaded on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 17). cyberpunkdreams on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 26). Unsolved Case on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 2). The Chef's Shift: First Course on Steam. Steam Store.