Free Mystery Games on Steam
Steam currently has 8,614 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 7/23/2025.
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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 81. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 90,585 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,412 positive reviews and 16,173 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
Discover a welcoming world in Palia, a free-to-play fantasy life sim adventure where you can craft, explore, and create the life and home of your dreams. With nearly endless ways to make Palia your home, you’ll find relaxation and joy in every corner of this vibrant, heartwarming world.
Palia has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Mystery games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31,778 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,164 positive reviews and 4,614 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 84, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Mystery games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 100,669 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 85,713 positive reviews and 14,956 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. Town of Salem 2
A multiplayer online social deduction game for 7–15 players. Use deception, strategy, and teamwork to find the truth—or get away with murder.
Town of Salem 2 has achieved a Player Score of 71, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Mystery games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,001 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,805 positive reviews and 2,196 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 |
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| Steam App Id | 2140510 |
5. 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 77, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Mystery games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,264 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,815 positive reviews and 449 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 Morimens on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 8/1/2024 |
| Developer | B.I.A.V. Studio |
| Publisher | B.I.A.V. Studio |
| Steam App Id | 3052450 |
6. Romance Club - Stories I Play
Immerse yourself in romantic visual stories where you control what happens!
Romance Club - Stories I Play has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Mystery games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 856 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 674 positive reviews and 182 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 Romance Club - Stories I Play on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/13/2023 |
| Developer | Your Story Interactive |
| Publisher | Your Story Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 2433470 |
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 169,680 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 163,235 positive reviews and 6,445 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 | 1/30/2015 |
| Franchise | DON'T NOD |
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| Steam App Id | 319630 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Mystery games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 75,882 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 71,913 positive reviews and 3,969 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 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Mystery games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,761 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,261 positive reviews and 1,500 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 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Mystery games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 92,962 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 73,488 positive reviews and 19,474 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 |
More Free Mystery Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Mystery games available on Steam.
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| 102,950 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8,242 | 3/25/2024 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 673 | 10/12/2021 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 468 | 8/25/2023 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 454 | 8/1/2024 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 434 | 10/13/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 342 | 1/30/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 337 | 11/19/2014 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 245 | 10/20/2021 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 237 | 3/3/2017 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 199 | 7/18/2024 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 175 | 2/3/2017 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 175 | 4/2/2021 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 174 | 9/26/2018 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 165 | 5/5/2020 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 138 | 8/27/2020 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 136 | 10/15/2021 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 94 | 9/30/2022 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 87 | 9/20/2018 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 70 | 11/24/2022 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 23). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 23). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 1). Palia on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 31). Poppy Playtime on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 28). Town of Salem 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 1). Morimens on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 23). Romance Club - Stories I Play on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 15). Life is Strange - Episode 1 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 6). Everlasting Summer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 7). Fear Surrounds on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 25). Deceit on Steam. Steam Store.