Free Mystery Games on Steam
Steam currently has 7,163 Mystery 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 Mystery game rankings were last updated on 12/11/2024.
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1. Banana
Banana is a clicker Game, in which you click a Banana! In Banana you click the Banana to gain even more Bananas! Every 3 hours, you get dropped a banana. Each banana is also made by the community in discord. Come hang out with us and let's grow into something awesome !
Banana holds the #1 spot for "best free Mystery game on Steam" with a Player Score of 82. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 83,959 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 69,603 positive reviews and 14,356 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 4/23/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 2923300 |
2. Palia
Palia is a vibrant new world made just for you. Craft, cook, fish, and farm with friends as you live the life of your dreams and discover an enchanting adventure filled with colorful characters and a mystery to unravel.
Palia has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Mystery games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,264 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,854 positive reviews and 3,410 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 Palia on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 3/25/2024 |
| Developer | Singularity 6 Corporation |
| Publisher | Singularity 6 Corporation |
| Steam App Id | 2707930 |
3. Poppy Playtime
You must stay alive in this horror/puzzle adventure. Try to survive the vengeful toys waiting for you in the abandoned toy factory. Use your GrabPack to hack electrical circuits or nab anything from afar. Explore the mysterious facility... and don't get caught.
Poppy Playtime has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Mystery games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 80,247 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 67,014 positive reviews and 13,233 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 Poppy Playtime on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 10/12/2021 |
| Developer | Mob Entertainment |
| Publisher | Mob Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 1721470 |
4. Everlasting Summer
Visual novel loved by many – Everlasting Summer – now on Steam!
Everlasting Summer has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Mystery games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 74,287 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 70,517 positive reviews and 3,770 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Everlasting Summer on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 11/19/2014 |
| Developer | Soviet Games |
| Publisher | Soviet Games |
| Steam App Id | 331470 |
5. Dark Hours: Prologue
Dark Hours: Prologue is a free co-op survival horror game for 1-4 players. Your heist has been disrupted by a supernatural event, and your team of robbers is now trapped with a monster. Forget your plan, your mission: survive! Explore and cooperate to find a way out or hide and wish for daylight.
Dark Hours: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Mystery games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,033 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,627 positive reviews and 406 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 | 7/18/2024 |
| Franchise | Piece of Cake studios |
| Developer | Piece of Cake studios |
| Publisher | Piece of Cake studios |
| Steam App Id | 3064370 |
6. Mysterious School
"Mysterious School" is a horror game that supports multi player online and single player. Why do girls often cry on campus at midnight? What happened to the once famous No.1 middle school? Take your partner, find out the truth that the young girl has become a zombie, and help the girl reincarnate.
Mysterious School has achieved a Player Score of 41, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Mystery games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 739 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 292 positive reviews and 447 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Negative" 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 | 2/17/2023 |
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| Steam App Id | 2084940 |
7. Life is Strange - Episode 1
Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.
Life is Strange - Episode 1 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Mystery games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 167,315 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 160,932 positive reviews and 6,383 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Life is Strange - Episode 1 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 1/29/2015 |
| Franchise | DON'T NOD |
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| Steam App Id | 319630 |
8. Enderal: Forgotten Stories (Special Edition)
Enderal: Forgotten Stories (Special Edition) is a total conversion mod for Skyrim SE. It offers an immersive open world, new skill systems and gameplay with a dark, psychological storyline and believable characters. SE features a new rendering engine, improved lighting, performance and stability.
Enderal: Forgotten Stories (Special Edition) has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Mystery games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,508 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,986 positive reviews and 522 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 Enderal: Forgotten Stories (Special Edition) on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
9. Morimens
Morimens is a roguelite card-building game inspired by the Cthulhu mythos, where you craft a versatile and intricate deck tailored to your playstyle. The choice is yours to embark on a climb up treacherous towers or engage in tactical battles. Explore misty maps and uncover the truth of the world.
Morimens has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Mystery games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,195 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,004 positive reviews and 191 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 | 8/2/2024 |
| Developer | B.I.A.V. Studio |
| Publisher | B.I.A.V. Studio |
| Steam App Id | 3052450 |
10. Life is Strange 2
After a tragic incident, brothers Sean and Daniel Diaz run away from home. Fearing the police, and dealing with Daniel's new telekinetic power, the boys head to Mexico. Each stop on their journey brings new friends and new challenges.
Life is Strange 2 has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Mystery games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 34,154 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,508 positive reviews and 4,646 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 9/26/2018 |
| Franchise | DON'T NOD |
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| Steam App Id | 532210 |
More Free Mystery Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Mystery games available on Steam.
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| 96,455 | 4/23/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5,120 | 3/25/2024 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 454 | 10/12/2021 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 434 | 11/19/2014 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 396 | 7/18/2024 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 354 | 2/17/2023 | 41 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 321 | 1/29/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 320 | 4/2/2021 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 318 | 8/2/2024 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 250 | 9/26/2018 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 201 | 10/19/2021 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 200 | 10/13/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 200 | 11/24/2024 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 158 | 3/3/2017 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 152 | 5/5/2020 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 133 | 8/25/2023 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 127 | 4/27/2024 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 121 | 9/20/2018 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 116 | 10/15/2021 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 100 | 2/3/2017 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Palia on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 9). Poppy Playtime on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 17). Everlasting Summer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 4). Dark Hours: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Mysterious School on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 16). Life is Strange - Episode 1 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). Enderal: Forgotten Stories (Special Edition) on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Morimens on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Life is Strange 2 on Steam. Steam Store.