Free Crime Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,753 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 10/30/2025.
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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 358,924 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 91,465 positive reviews and 267,459 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 1,023 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 881 positive reviews and 142 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 |
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 92, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Crime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,939 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,695 positive reviews and 244 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. 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 58, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Crime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,410 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 831 positive reviews and 579 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 |
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 92, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Crime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,264 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,001 positive reviews and 263 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 |
7. 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 #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 854 positive reviews and 252 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 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Crime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,669 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,728 positive reviews and 941 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 |
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 6,048 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,311 positive reviews and 737 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. 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 88, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Crime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,536 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,588 positive reviews and 948 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 |
More Free Crime Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Crime games available on Steam.
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| 20,977 | 8/10/2023 | 26 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 113 | 5/5/2020 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 70 | 7/28/2025 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 67 | 3/7/2025 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 60 | 4/4/2025 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 42 | 4/4/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 40 | 5/14/2021 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 38 | 2/23/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 36 | 11/24/2022 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 27 | 7/2/2021 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 22 | 12/7/2011 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 21 | 2/7/2025 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 14 | 9/5/2020 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 5/21/2025 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 11/4/2024 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 10/31/2025 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 5/20/2021 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 7/25/2018 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 8/2/2022 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 8/28/2023 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 15). Adventure Escape Mysteries on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 5). Sherlock: Hidden Object & Match-3 Mystery on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 5). Saihate Station on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 5). SWAT Commander: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 28). Crime Scene Cleaner: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 5). cyberpunkdreams on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 8). NIGHT-RUNNERS™ PROLOGUE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 26). Unsolved Case on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 4). Fears to Fathom - Home Alone on Steam. Steam Store.