Best Crime Games on Steam

Steam currently has 1,504 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 3/15/2025.

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1. 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.

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Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy holds the #1 spot for "best Crime game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 36,143 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,287 positive reviews and 856 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $9.89 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 $9.89
Release Date 4/9/2019
Developer CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Publisher CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Steam App Id 787480

2. 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.

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Crime Scene Cleaner 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 19,559 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,164 positive reviews and 395 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $14.99 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 $14.99
Release Date 8/14/2024
Franchise PlayWay S.A.
Developer President Studio
Publishers
Steam App Id 1040200

3. 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.

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The Case of the Golden Idol has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Crime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,251 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,114 positive reviews and 137 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $10.79 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 $10.79
Release Date 10/13/2022
Franchise Playstack
Developer Color Gray Games
Publisher Playstack
Steam App Id 1677770

4. 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.

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Far Away has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Crime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,150 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,974 positive reviews and 176 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
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Steam App Id 1250760

5. 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?

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Unheard - Voices of Crime 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 31,004 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,846 positive reviews and 1,158 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $2.79 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 $2.79
Release Date 3/28/2019
Developer NExT Studios
Publishers
Steam App Id 942970

6. Saints Row: The Third

Get ready for the most out-landish gameplay scenarios ever seen as the Third Street Saints take on the Syndicate!

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Saints Row: The Third 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 68,531 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 65,590 positive reviews and 2,941 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $3.49 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 $3.49
Release Date 11/15/2011
Developer Volition
Publisher Deep Silver
Steam App Id 55230

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.

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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 72,312 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 69,142 positive reviews and 3,170 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. 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.

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BLACK BOX LSS - The Shining Immortal 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 1,648 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,632 positive reviews and 16 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

9. Arctic Eggs

Eggs: perfection in two parts. The simple whites. The sublime yolk. Each the lesser without its partner. Chorus and verse. A symphony of flavor. The catchy tune reminding us of warm baths and late-night movies. The elevator music to whatever lies beyond.

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Arctic Eggs has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Crime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,309 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,211 positive reviews and 98 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $6.99 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 $6.99
Release Date 5/16/2024
Franchise CRITICAL REFLEX
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Steam App Id 2763670

10. NIGHT-RUNNERS™ PROLOGUE

Descend into the underworld of Japanese street racing. Set between 1990-2009, join the local street racing crews in their battle for territory control. Explore the real location open world(s), compete in wager races, battle other crews and upgrade your vehicles with detailed car customization.

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NIGHT-RUNNERS™ PROLOGUE 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 17,587 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,758 positive reviews and 829 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play NIGHT-RUNNERS™ PROLOGUE on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 2/23/2024
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Publisher PLANET JEM
Steam App Id 2707900

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