Free Social Deduction Games on Steam
Steam currently has 158 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 4/28/2024.
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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 61,899 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 54,011 positive reviews and 7,888 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. Deceit 2
Deceit 2 is an online social deduction horror game. Inspire fear as the Terror, 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 56, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Social Deduction games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,766 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,570 positive reviews and 1,196 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 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Social Deduction games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,142 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,835 positive reviews and 1,307 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 |
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 92,475 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 73,370 positive reviews and 19,105 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. 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 86, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Social Deduction games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,703 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,327 positive reviews and 376 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Social Deduction games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,202 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,800 positive reviews and 1,402 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Social Deduction games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,511 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,007 positive reviews and 504 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).
8. 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 78, placing it in the #8 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 201 positive reviews and 37 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.
9. Unfortunate Spacemen
An online multiplayer game about shapeshifting deception and betrayal! As a hapless, brave spaceman employed by The Company you'll work diligently to defend and be rescued from failing outposts, but not everyone around you is who they claim to be...
Unfortunate Spacemen has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Social Deduction games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,365 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,379 positive reviews and 986 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 | 6/12/2020 |
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| Steam App Id | 408900 |
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 4-6 player social deduction survival game.
Betrayal Beach has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Social Deduction games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 46 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 40 positive reviews and 6 negative reviews — making it "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 |
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 | 4,317 | 10/3/2021 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,026 | 9/14/2023 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 860 | 8/25/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 589 | 3/3/2017 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 162 | 2/10/2022 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 150 | 10/20/2021 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 78 | 9/23/2022 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 31 | 6/26/2023 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 28 | 6/12/2020 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 5/6/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 1/31/2023 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 6/28/2023 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 10/20/2020 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 10/5/2021 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 11/30/2022 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 10/26/2023 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 4/24/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 8/12/2022 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 9/29/2017 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/8/2020 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 28). Goose Goose Duck on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Deceit 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). Town of Salem 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 23). Deceit on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 7). Deducto on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 2). Fear Surrounds on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 15). Prison Life on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 11). The Purge Dilemma on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 22). Unfortunate Spacemen on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). Betrayal Beach on Steam. Steam Store.