Free Crime Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,540 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 4/18/2025.
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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 24. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 337,205 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 78,370 positive reviews and 258,835 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 37,250 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,675 positive reviews and 13,575 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. SWAT Commander: Prologue
The FREE CO-OP 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 47, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Crime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 524 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 244 positive reviews and 280 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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 | 4/4/2025 |
| Franchise | Ritual Interactive |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Ritual Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 2428730 |
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 91, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Crime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,424 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,375 positive reviews and 49 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.
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 17,899 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,048 positive reviews and 851 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Crime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,986 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,801 positive reviews and 2,185 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 |
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 5,134 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,899 positive reviews and 235 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. 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 #8 spot for the best free Crime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,468 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,617 positive reviews and 851 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 |
9. 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 73, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Crime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 950 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 729 positive reviews and 221 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 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Crime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,463 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,835 positive reviews and 628 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 |
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| 22,749 | 8/10/2023 | 24 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 180 | 12/6/2011 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 161 | 4/4/2025 | 47 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 151 | 3/7/2025 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 117 | 2/23/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 92 | 9/5/2020 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 63 | 4/4/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 58 | 7/2/2021 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 53 | 5/14/2021 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 46 | 11/24/2022 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 23 | 5/3/2023 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 15 | 2/7/2025 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 8/2/2022 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 11/14/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 12/11/2020 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 4/13/2022 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 12/21/2022 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 11/4/2024 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 5/20/2021 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 8/28/2023 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 18). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 15). APB Reloaded on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 18). SWAT Commander: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 19). 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, April 9). Crime Scene Cleaner: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 1). Fears to Fathom - Home Alone on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 15). cyberpunkdreams on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 15). Unsolved Case on Steam. Steam Store.