Best Crime Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,584 Crime games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Crime game rankings were last updated on 5/28/2025.
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1. Schedule I
From small-time dope pusher to kingpin - manufacture and distribute a range of drugs throughout the grungy city of Hyland Point. Expand your empire with properties, businesses, employees and more.

Schedule I holds the #1 spot for "best Crime game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 200,662 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 197,485 positive reviews and 3,177 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Schedule I on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
2. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy
Become Phoenix Wright and experience the thrill of battle as you fight to save your innocent clients in a court of law. Play all 14 episodes, spanning the first three games, in one gorgeous collection.

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Crime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37,175 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 36,293 positive reviews and 882 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
Steam Price | $29.99 |
Release Date | 4/9/2019 |
Developer | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
Publisher | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
Steam App Id | 787480 |
3. Crime Scene Cleaner
Once you get tangled with the mob, you will forever be a part of the mob. At least they pay a decent salary and all you have to do is clean up after their dirty work, but you know what you’re doing. So clean crime scenes, earn as much money as you can, and get ready for the next mission.

Crime Scene Cleaner has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Crime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,791 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,344 positive reviews and 447 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Crime Scene Cleaner on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
Steam Price | $19.99 |
Release Date | 8/14/2024 |
Franchise | PlayWay S.A. |
Developer | President Studio |
Publishers | |
Steam App Id | 1040200 |
4. The Case of the Golden Idol
A new kind of detective game that allows you to think and investigate freely. Discover clues surrounding 12 strange and gruesome deaths and build your own theory. Pick your suspect, deduce the motive, unmask the awful truth.

The Case of the Golden Idol has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Crime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,594 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,442 positive reviews and 152 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $17.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
Steam Price | $17.99 |
Release Date | 10/13/2022 |
Franchise | Playstack |
Developer | Color Gray Games |
Publisher | Playstack |
Steam App Id | 1677770 |
5. Far Away
Far Away is a visual novel full of dark humor depicting immersive storylines rather than romantic drama. You will play as Krosa, a typical girl who experiences gang conflicts, crimes, conspiracies, and family grudges in the port city of Bedjan.

Far Away has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Crime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,342 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,155 positive reviews and 187 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Far Away on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
Steam Price | $12.99 |
Release Date | 8/17/2021 |
Franchise | Thermite Games |
Developer | Gratesca |
Publishers | |
Steam App Id | 1250760 |
6. Unheard - Voices of Crime
What if you could hear every word spoken at the scene of a crime? “Acoustic Detectives” wanted for testing our new device! Return aurally to crime scenes and use the voices you hear to identify potential suspects and solve the mysteries. What is it that’s connecting these seemingly unrelated cases?

Unheard - Voices of Crime has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Crime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31,278 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,096 positive reviews and 1,182 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Unheard - Voices of Crime on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
Steam Price | $6.99 |
Release Date | 3/28/2019 |
Developer | NExT Studios |
Publishers | |
Steam App Id | 942970 |
7. Yakuza 0
SEGA’s legendary Japanese series finally comes to PC. Fight like hell through Tokyo and Osaka as junior yakuza Kiryu and Majima. Take a front row seat to 1980s life in Japan in an experience unlike anything else in video gaming, with uncapped framerates and 4K resolutions. A legend is born.

Yakuza 0 has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Crime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 73,392 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 70,206 positive reviews and 3,186 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
Steam Price | $19.99 |
Release Date | 8/1/2018 |
Developer | Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio |
Publisher | SEGA |
Steam App Id | 638970 |
8. Saints Row: The Third
Get ready for the most out-landish gameplay scenarios ever seen as the Third Street Saints take on the Syndicate!

Saints Row: The Third has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Crime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 68,586 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 65,628 positive reviews and 2,958 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Saints Row: The Third on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
Steam Price | $9.99 |
Release Date | 11/15/2011 |
Developer | Volition |
Publisher | Deep Silver |
Steam App Id | 55230 |
9. BLACK BOX LSS - The Shining Immortal
Immerse yourself in a pixel-art visual novel that blends thrilling crime, romantic comedy, and the pursuit of love. This game depicts the story of a new employee pursuing his female boss.

BLACK BOX LSS - The Shining Immortal has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Crime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,711 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,693 positive reviews and 18 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play BLACK BOX LSS - The Shining Immortal on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
Release Date | 10/20/2023 |
Developer | Fif |
Publishers | |
Steam App Id | 2434340 |
10. Ace Attorney Investigations Collection
Miles Edgeworth's dramatic turnabouts take center stage! Experience both Ace Attorney Investigations games in one gorgeous collection! Investigate crime scenes and solve tough, intriguing cases through logic and deduction. When Edgeworth's past and present collide, his future begins!

Ace Attorney Investigations Collection has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Crime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,051 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,966 positive reviews and 85 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $39.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
Steam Price | $39.99 |
Release Date | 9/5/2024 |
Franchise | Capcom |
Developer | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
Publisher | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
Steam App Id | 2401970 |
More Crime Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Crime games available on Steam.
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31,432 | 3/24/2025 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | ||
350 | 4/9/2019 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | ||
715 | 8/14/2024 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | ||
46 | 10/13/2022 | 95 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | ||
8 | 8/17/2021 | 94 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | ||
29 | 3/28/2019 | 94 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | ||
612 | 8/1/2018 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | ||
151 | 11/15/2011 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | ||
1 | 10/20/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
155 | 9/5/2024 | 93 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | ||
8 | 5/16/2024 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | ||
112 | 2/23/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
204 | 5/9/2019 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | ||
108 | 3/22/2011 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | ||
537 | 11/10/2020 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | ||
155 | 4/10/2025 | 92 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | ||
9 | 4/22/2021 | 92 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | ||
753 | 10/8/2014 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | ||
14 | ??? | 92 | ??? | Steam Charts | ||
6 | 10/22/2019 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 23). Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 28). Crime Scene Cleaner on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 28). The Case of the Golden Idol on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 27). Far Away on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Unheard - Voices of Crime on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 28). Yakuza 0 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Saints Row: The Third on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). BLACK BOX LSS - The Shining Immortal on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 16). Ace Attorney Investigations Collection on Steam. Steam Store.