Free Social Deduction Games on Steam
Steam currently has 259 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 3/4/2026.
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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 79,141 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 68,504 positive reviews and 10,637 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 69, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Social Deduction games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,753 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,168 positive reviews and 2,585 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. Deceit 2
Deceit 2 is an online social deduction horror game. Inspire fear as the Infected, investigate 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 57, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Social Deduction games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,333 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,675 positive reviews and 2,658 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 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Social Deduction games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,834 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,301 positive reviews and 1,533 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 |
5. Wolvesville
Wolvesville is a multiplayer game for up to 16 players. Each game has different teams such as villagers or werewolves all fighting to be the last team standing. Use special abilities to uncover the roles of other players and convince your fellow players to work with you.
Wolvesville has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Social Deduction games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,149 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 921 positive reviews and 228 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 Wolvesville on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/1/2023 |
| Developer | Wolvesville GmbH & Co. KG |
| Publisher | Wolvesville GmbH & Co. KG |
| Steam App Id | 2502760 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Social Deduction games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,321 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,876 positive reviews and 445 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 |
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 76, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Social Deduction games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,936 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,311 positive reviews and 625 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. 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 #8 spot for the best free Social Deduction games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,586 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,574 positive reviews and 2,012 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 |
9. Werewolves Revenge
A first person social deduction game for 8-16 players where deception and manipulation are your greatest weapons.
Werewolves Revenge has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Social Deduction games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 69 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 65 positive reviews and 4 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 | 10/22/2025 |
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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1867320 |
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 74, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Social Deduction games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 244 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 193 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 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 50 best free Social Deduction games available on Steam.
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| 2,233 | 10/3/2021 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 307 | 8/25/2023 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 232 | 9/14/2023 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 96 | 10/20/2021 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 51 | 9/1/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 23 | 2/10/2022 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 15 | 9/23/2022 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 6/6/2024 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 10/22/2025 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 5/6/2024 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 4/19/2025 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 8/4/2017 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 6/12/2020 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 2/1/2023 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 2/11/2023 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 1/31/2023 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 12/8/2022 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 6/26/2023 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/3/2025 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/24/2024 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 4). Goose Goose Duck on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 13). Town of Salem 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 18). Deceit 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 21). Fear Surrounds on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 24). Wolvesville on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 21). Deducto on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 29). Prison Life on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 4). Sneak Out on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 18). Werewolves Revenge on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 5). Betrayal Beach on Steam. Steam Store.