Free Social Deduction Games on Steam
Steam currently has 183 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 12/4/2024.
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1. Goose Goose Duck
Time to be a Silly Goose! Immerse yourself in the various environments of the Birdverse of Goose Goose Duck. A game of social deduction where you and your fellow geese must work together to complete your mission. Watch out for those malicious Mallards and other birds!
Goose Goose Duck holds the #1 spot for "best free Social Deduction game on Steam" with a Player Score of 86. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 69,222 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 60,288 positive reviews and 8,934 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 73, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Social Deduction games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,309 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,477 positive reviews and 1,832 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 85, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Social Deduction games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,134 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,672 positive reviews and 1,462 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 | 10/19/2021 |
| Developer | SaltyEgg Studio |
| Publisher | Yooreka Studio |
| Steam App Id | 1526490 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Social Deduction games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,703 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,975 positive reviews and 1,728 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Social Deduction games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,544 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,664 positive reviews and 1,880 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 |
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 Social Deduction games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 93,373 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,032 positive reviews and 19,341 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. 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 72, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Social Deduction games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 179 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 140 positive reviews and 39 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 | 5/6/2024 |
| Developer | Jared Nolen |
| Publisher | Jared Nolen |
| Steam App Id | 2643810 |
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 2,716 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,155 positive reviews and 561 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. The Purge Dilemma
Do you have the intuition and cunning to successfully save yourself from the purges of a paranoid dictator? Prove your loyalty to the Tyrant in this social deduction game designed for 5-10 players.
The Purge Dilemma has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Social Deduction games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 292 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 249 positive reviews and 43 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.
10. Spy Rumble
Armed Citizens Strike Back! New sensation action wargame SPY RUMBLE！
Spy Rumble has achieved a Player Score of 64, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Social Deduction games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 54 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 38 positive reviews and 16 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 Spy Rumble on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 6/28/2023 |
| Developer | nekogameteacher |
| Publisher | nekogameteacher |
| Steam App Id | 1794490 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 42 best free Social Deduction games available on Steam.
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| 3,718 | 10/3/2021 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 265 | 8/25/2023 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 132 | 10/19/2021 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 95 | 6/6/2024 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 75 | 9/14/2023 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 71 | 3/3/2017 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12 | 5/6/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 9/23/2022 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 6/26/2023 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 6/28/2023 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 8/4/2017 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 10/26/2023 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 2/10/2022 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 9/14/2022 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 2/1/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 8/12/2022 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 10/20/2020 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 2/1/2023 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/31/2023 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/27/2023 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 4). Goose Goose Duck on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 2). Town of Salem 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 13). Fear Surrounds on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 1). Sneak Out on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 4). Deceit 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 27). Deceit on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 2). Betrayal Beach on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 26). Prison Life on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 12). The Purge Dilemma on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). Spy Rumble on Steam. Steam Store.