Free Mystery Games on Steam
Steam currently has 5,770 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 5/3/2024.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best free Mystery game on Steam" with a Player Score of 71. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,976 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,344 positive reviews and 1,632 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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 |
2. 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 #2 spot for the best free Mystery games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 73,018 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 60,332 positive reviews and 12,686 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 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Mystery games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,194 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,799 positive reviews and 1,395 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 |
4. Town of Salem 2
Step into the Town of Salem, a realm of Mystery and Deceit awaits! Join us in this thrilling online strategy game. Experience paranoia, taste triumph, and confront Murder in every move!
Town of Salem 2 has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Mystery games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,990 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,717 positive reviews and 1,273 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Town of Salem 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/25/2023 |
| Developer | BlankMediaGames LLC |
| Publisher | BlankMediaGames LLC |
| Steam App Id | 2140510 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Mystery games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,548 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,096 positive reviews and 452 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).
6. Deceit
Test your instincts at trust and deception in an action-filled, multiplayer first-person shooter. You wake up in unknown surroundings to the sound of the Game Master’s unfamiliar voice, surrounded by five others. A third of your group have been infected with a virus, but who will escape?
Deceit has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Mystery games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 92,366 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 73,277 positive reviews and 19,089 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Deceit on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 3/3/2017 |
| Franchise | World Makers |
| Developer | World Makers |
| Publisher | World Makers |
| Steam App Id | 466240 |
7. Come Home
An adult visual novel with 20 romanceable characters, each with their own individual, optional, storylines. Plenty of sex, laughs, and romance awaits you as you navigate the different relationships, while trying to solve the mystery of your missing father.
Come Home has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Mystery games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,484 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,214 positive reviews and 270 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 possible to play Come Home on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/15/2021 |
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| Steam App Id | 1724190 |
8. Everlasting Summer
Visual novel loved by many – Everlasting Summer – now on Steam!
Everlasting Summer has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Mystery games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 71,929 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 68,375 positive reviews and 3,554 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 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 |
9. 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 95, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Mystery games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,268 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,041 positive reviews and 227 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 |
10. 买个可乐饼吧！ - Buy a Croquette!
2012年3月，长野。智慧勇敢的女高中生青空千绪，竟面临着没有钱买可乐饼的重大危机！穿行在长野的大街小巷，和形形色色的角色互动，解决错综复杂的谜题，收集380円硬币，买个可乐饼吧！
买个可乐饼吧！ - Buy a Croquette! has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Mystery games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 161 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 160 positive reviews and 1 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 | 4/27/2024 |
| Developer | 越青 |
| Publisher | Eternal Dream |
| Steam App Id | 2167960 |
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 | 5,530 | 3/25/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 783 | 10/12/2021 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 415 | 10/20/2021 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 282 | 8/25/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 213 | 4/2/2021 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 199 | 3/3/2017 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 187 | 10/15/2021 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 183 | 11/19/2014 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 181 | 9/20/2018 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 164 | 4/27/2024 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 159 | 1/29/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 116 | 10/13/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 97 | 5/5/2020 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 78 | 9/26/2018 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 69 | 4/26/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 68 | 2/6/2024 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 61 | 9/30/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 53 | 2/3/2017 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 51 | 1/1/2022 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 44 | 9/1/2023 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 3). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 3). Palia on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 15). Poppy Playtime on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 2). Fear Surrounds on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 26). Town of Salem 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, February 28). Enderal: Forgotten Stories (Special Edition) on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 23). Deceit on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 29). Come Home on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 6). Everlasting Summer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 26). Cube Escape: Paradox on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 2). 买个可乐饼吧！ - Buy a Croquette! on Steam. Steam Store.