Free Detective Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,918 Detective 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 Detective game rankings were last updated on 8/5/2025.
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1. GeoGuessr Steam Edition
Explore the world with GeoGuessr Steam Edition! Compete against others, climb divisions, and prove your geography skills. Travel to stunning locations, analyze clues, and make your best guess. Unranked Team Duels is unlimited Free-to-play, Solo Duels is subject to payment/subscription.
GeoGuessr Steam Edition holds the #1 spot for "best free Detective game on Steam" with a Player Score of 30. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,808 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,947 positive reviews and 4,861 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Negative" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
2. Fear Surrounds
Fear Surrounds is a horror-tinged take on the werewolf-style social subterfuge genre, where two evil spirits hide within a group of players and attempt to sabotage and murder them.
Fear Surrounds has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Detective games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,762 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,261 positive reviews and 1,501 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 | 10/20/2021 |
| Developer | SaltyEgg Studio |
| Publisher | Yooreka Studio |
| Steam App Id | 1526490 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Detective games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 967 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 835 positive reviews and 132 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. Life Makeover
Explore Life Makeover: Unleash your style, dye outfits, and design freely. Dive into unlimited dress-up, build your dream home - all for free.
Life Makeover has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Detective games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,319 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,110 positive reviews and 209 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 Life Makeover on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/15/2023 |
| Developer | Archosaur Games |
| Publisher | Archosaur Games |
| Steam App Id | 2626940 |
5. Cube Escape: Paradox
The tenth Cube Escape follows the story of detective Dale Vandermeer who finds himself trapped in two different universes and needs to escape. Cube Escape: Paradox will be released together with the accompanying Paradox: A Rusty Lake Film.
Cube Escape: Paradox has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Detective games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,771 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,469 positive reviews and 302 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 Cube Escape: Paradox on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/20/2018 |
| Franchise | Rusty Lake |
| Developer | Rusty Lake |
| Publisher | Rusty Lake |
| Steam App Id | 909080 |
6. Dodgy Deliveries
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Dodgy Deliveries has achieved a Player Score of 68, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Detective games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,280 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 898 positive reviews and 382 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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 | 1/31/2025 |
| Franchise | Deliver Games |
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| Steam App Id | 2231300 |
7. 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 79, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Detective games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,252 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,956 positive reviews and 2,296 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 |
8. Contraband Police: Prologue
Take over the duties of a border guard inspector in a communist country of the 80's. Smuggling, corruption and forgery are the order of the day here. Be vigilant and earn the respect of your superiors.
Contraband Police: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Detective games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,292 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,502 positive reviews and 790 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 Contraband Police: Prologue on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/16/2021 |
| Developer | Crazy Rocks |
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| Steam App Id | 1396240 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Detective games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,209 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,958 positive reviews and 251 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 |
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 85, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Detective games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,857 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,145 positive reviews and 712 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 |
More Free Detective Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Detective games available on Steam.
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| 407 | 5/8/2025 | 30 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 151 | 10/20/2021 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 148 | 5/5/2020 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 131 | 11/15/2023 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 96 | 9/20/2018 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 55 | 1/31/2025 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 54 | 9/5/2020 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 51 | 2/16/2021 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 46 | 4/4/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 46 | 11/24/2022 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 45 | 9/30/2022 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 33 | 3/31/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 32 | 1/31/2023 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 29 | 8/28/2020 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 22 | 10/15/2024 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 17 | 9/23/2022 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 16 | 10/12/2019 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 8/7/2023 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 1/12/2023 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 4/19/2025 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 5). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 5). GeoGuessr Steam Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 7). Fear Surrounds on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 30). Adventure Escape Mysteries on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 22). Life Makeover on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 31). Cube Escape: Paradox on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 2). Dodgy Deliveries on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 30). Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 21). Contraband Police: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 23). Crime Scene Cleaner: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 3). Unsolved Case on Steam. Steam Store.