Free Social Deduction Games on Steam
Steam currently has 234 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 9/9/2025.
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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 75,026 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 65,016 positive reviews and 10,010 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
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 70, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Social Deduction games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,206 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,903 positive reviews and 2,303 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 10,778 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,264 positive reviews and 1,514 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
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 #4 spot for the best free Social Deduction games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 92,957 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 73,455 positive reviews and 19,502 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 |
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 5,716 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,359 positive reviews and 2,357 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. 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 76, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Social Deduction games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,880 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,269 positive reviews and 611 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).
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 73, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Social Deduction games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 238 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 187 positive reviews and 51 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 |
8. Castle of Blackwater
Castle of Blackwater is a 2D, action-packed, social deduction game with a magical twist. In this intense game of trust and betrayal, up to 10 strangers are trapped in a castle of danger and deception, with a mission to complete tasks and escape with their lives.
Castle of Blackwater has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Social Deduction games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 163 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 152 positive reviews and 11 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 3/25/2025 |
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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2265920 |
9. Wolves Online
Werewolf is a role-playing and strategy game where you play a role that can be a villager, a werewolf, or a special role. Bluff, logic, and stealth will be your best weapons for surviving... or eliminating others.
Wolves Online has achieved a Player Score of 49, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Social Deduction games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 55 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27 positive reviews and 28 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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 | 10/20/2020 |
| Developer | ComputerDev |
| Publisher | ComputerDev |
| Steam App Id | 1417340 |
10. J-Jump Arena
J-Jump Arena is a free-to-play, turn-based elimination party game, challenging you to master jumps and weapon skills. Play solo or in multiplayer with up to 10 players, where moves happen simultaneously! Outsmart opponents in this fast-paced game that’s easy to learn but hard to master.
J-Jump Arena 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 506 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 393 positive reviews and 113 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run J-Jump Arena on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 8/24/2023 |
| Developer | Pawel Zajac (Artbarian Games) |
| Publisher | Pawel Zajac (Artbarian Games) |
| Steam App Id | 1949970 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 49 best free Social Deduction games available on Steam.
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| 2,255 | 10/3/2021 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 218 | 8/25/2023 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 178 | 10/20/2021 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 98 | 3/3/2017 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 71 | 9/14/2023 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 17 | 9/23/2022 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 5/6/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 3/25/2025 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 10/20/2020 | 49 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 8/24/2023 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 6/6/2024 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 10/26/2023 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 2/8/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 6/28/2023 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 6/13/2020 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 12/8/2022 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 5/22/2024 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/30/2022 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/10/2022 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/3/2025 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 9). Goose Goose Duck on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 23). Town of Salem 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 21). Fear Surrounds on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 6). Deceit on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 30). Deceit 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 28). Prison Life on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 24). Betrayal Beach on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 30). Castle of Blackwater on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 15). Wolves Online on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 18). J-Jump Arena on Steam. Steam Store.