Free Social Deduction Games on Steam
Steam currently has 210 Social Deduction 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 Social Deduction game rankings were last updated on 5/14/2025.
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1. Goose Goose Duck
Goose Goose Duck is a game of social deduction for up to 16 players. Players are separated into different groups that are each assigned a different objective. Complete your team’s objective to win!
Goose Goose Duck holds the #1 spot for "best free Social Deduction game on Steam" with a Player Score of 85. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 72,328 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 62,706 positive reviews and 9,622 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 Goose Goose Duck on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/3/2021 |
| Developer | Gaggle Studios, Inc. |
| Publisher | Gaggle Studios, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 1568590 |
2. 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 72, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Social Deduction games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,728 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,660 positive reviews and 2,068 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 |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2140510 |
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 Social Deduction games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,747 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,265 positive reviews and 1,482 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. Deceit 2
Deceit 2 is an online social deduction horror game. Inspire fear as the Infected, play detective as the Innocent, or create mayhem as the Cursed. Trapped with friends and strangers: who can you trust to help you escape?
Deceit 2 has achieved a Player Score of 58, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Social Deduction games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,219 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,083 positive reviews and 2,136 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Deceit 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/14/2023 |
| Franchise | World Makers |
| Developer | World Makers |
| Publisher | World Makers |
| Steam App Id | 2064870 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Social Deduction games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 92,991 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 73,584 positive reviews and 19,407 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 |
6. Klaus Veen's Treason
Treason is a 3-16 player party shooter of teamwork and betrayal, set among Italian mobsters. Use proximity voice chat, unique abilities, and strategy to prove your innocence or deceive others. Update 9: Set up your own lobby and play with your friends!
Klaus Veen's Treason has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Social Deduction games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,255 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,135 positive reviews and 120 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 Klaus Veen's Treason on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 1/31/2023 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Klaus Veen |
| Steam App Id | 1786950 |
7. Deducto
A fun hidden role game where you backstab your co-workers and get mad at your co-workers for backstabbing you. (6-10 players)
Deducto has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Social Deduction games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,165 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,741 positive reviews and 424 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 | 2/10/2022 |
| Franchise | Red Fox Studios |
| Developer | Red Fox Studios |
| Publisher | Red Fox Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1453490 |
8. Prison Life
An online game that you'll play with 3-11 players as a Prisoner or a Guard and will try to escape or prevent escapes. Loot, Craft, and make your way to the exit, or investigate and arrest wanted players as a guard!
Prison Life has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Social Deduction games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,821 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,237 positive reviews and 584 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 Prison Life on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
9. Sneak Out
Sneak Out is a free to play multiplayer game full of mischief and fun for up to six players. Enter the Haunted Castle and prepare to hunt, hide, or prank 'em all, causing all kinds of hilarious mayhem while trying to win the deadly game of hide and seek!
Sneak Out has achieved a Player Score of 68, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Social Deduction games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,180 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,304 positive reviews and 1,876 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Sneak Out on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 6/6/2024 |
| Developer | Kinguin Studios |
| Publisher | Kinguin |
| Steam App Id | 2410490 |
10. Betrayal Beach
Crashed on a strange island, survivors must forage, craft, and complete objectives to stay alive. But ferocious beasts, harsh weather, and secret saboteurs seek to make sure they never escape. Betray your friends or survive the island in Betrayal Beach, a 4-8 player social deduction survival game.
Betrayal Beach has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Social Deduction games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 227 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 179 positive reviews and 48 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 Betrayal Beach on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 5/6/2024 |
| Developer | Jared Nolen |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2643810 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 45 best free Social Deduction games available on Steam.
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| 2,271 | 10/3/2021 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 394 | 8/25/2023 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 274 | 10/20/2021 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 252 | 9/14/2023 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 187 | 3/3/2017 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 134 | 1/31/2023 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 70 | 2/10/2022 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 45 | 9/23/2022 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 31 | 6/6/2024 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 17 | 5/6/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 15 | 6/13/2020 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 8/4/2017 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 11/30/2022 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 6/26/2023 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 10/20/2020 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 6/28/2023 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 10/27/2023 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 2/11/2023 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 8/12/2022 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 2/8/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Goose Goose Duck on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 21). Town of Salem 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 7). Fear Surrounds on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 23). Deceit 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Deceit on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Klaus Veen's Treason on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 15). Deducto on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Prison Life on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). Sneak Out on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 16). Betrayal Beach on Steam. Steam Store.