Best Detective Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,628 Detective 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. Detective game rankings were last updated on 6/3/2026.
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1. Chants of Sennaar
In this award-winning puzzle adventure game, play as the Traveler on a quest to reunite the Peoples of the Tower. Observe, listen, and decipher ancient languages in a fascinating universe inspired by the Myth of Babel.
Chants of Sennaar holds the #1 spot for "best Detective game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31,610 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,072 positive reviews and 538 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 | 9/5/2023 |
| Franchise | Focus Entertainment |
| Developer | Rundisc |
| Publisher | Focus Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 1931770 |
2. The Wolf Among Us
From the makers of the 2012 Game of the Year: The Walking Dead, comes a thriller based on the award-winning Fables comic books. As Bigby Wolf you will discover that a brutal, bloody murder is just a taste of things to come in a game series where your every decision can have enormous consequences.
The Wolf Among Us has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Detective games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 39,562 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 38,726 positive reviews and 836 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 The Wolf Among Us on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 10/11/2013 |
| Franchise | Telltale Games |
| Developer | Telltale |
| Publisher | Telltale |
| Steam App Id | 250320 |
3. Firework
An accidental fire at a funeral forces the police to re-investigate a closed case of massacre. Lin Lixun participates the re-investigation by chances. As the investigation goes deeper, the past of the victims gradually emerges. However, the case becomes more bewildering.
Firework has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Detective games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 44,089 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 43,067 positive reviews and 1,022 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Firework on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 2/3/2021 |
| Developer | Shiying Studio |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1288310 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Detective games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 43,814 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 42,741 positive reviews and 1,073 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 4/9/2019 |
| Developer | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Publisher | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 787480 |
5. Buy a Croquette!
March 2012, Nagano. The brave and clever high school girl, Chio Aozora, is facing a major crisis: she doesn’t have enough money to buy a croquette! Navigate through the streets and alleys of Nagano, interact with a variety of characters, solve complex puzzles, collect 380 yen, and buy a croquette!
Buy a Croquette! has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Detective games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,795 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,701 positive reviews and 94 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 Buy a Croquette! on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/27/2024 |
| Developer | 越青 |
| Publisher | Eternal Dream |
| Steam App Id | 2167960 |
6. Persona 4 Golden
A coming of age story that sets the protagonist and his friends on a journey kickstarted by a chain of serial murders.
Persona 4 Golden has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Detective games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 85,422 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 82,886 positive reviews and 2,536 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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.
7. Persona 5 Royal
Lead the Phantom Thieves of Hearts in this award winning, stylish turn-based RPG filled with dungeon crawling, party customization, strategic combat, and Persona fusion. Explore Tokyo, build relationships, battle Shadows, and infiltrate the minds of the corrupt to make them change their ways!
Persona 5 Royal has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Detective games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 132,458 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 127,685 positive reviews and 4,773 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $17.99 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.
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Detective games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,551 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,328 positive reviews and 223 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $8.09 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 | $8.09 |
| Release Date | 10/13/2022 |
| Franchise | Playstack |
| Developer | Color Gray Games |
| Publisher | Playstack |
| Steam App Id | 1677770 |
9. Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition
Experience what it’s like to be Batman and face off against Gotham's greatest villians. Explore every inch of Arkham Asylum and roam freely on the infamous island.
Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Detective games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 84,843 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 81,739 positive reviews and 3,104 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 3/26/2010 |
| Developer | Rocksteady Studios |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 35140 |
10. Cube Escape Collection
In this classic point-and-click adventure anthology you follow the path of Dale and Laura and other famous Rusty lake characters such as Mr. Crow and Mr. Owl. The series will be updated, preserved and bundled to survive the end of the Flash Games era.
Cube Escape Collection has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Detective games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,707 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,556 positive reviews and 151 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $2.79 |
| Release Date | 10/14/2020 |
| Franchise | Rusty Lake |
| Developer | Rusty Lake |
| Publisher | Rusty Lake |
| Steam App Id | 1292940 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Detective games available on Steam.
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| 239 | 9/5/2023 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 245 | 10/11/2013 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 48 | 2/3/2021 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 513 | 4/9/2019 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 114 | 4/27/2024 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,970 | 6/13/2020 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6,049 | 10/20/2022 | 95 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 47 | 10/13/2022 | 95 | $8.09 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,451 | 3/26/2010 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 41 | 10/14/2020 | 95 | $2.79 | Steam Charts | |
 | 28 | 3/31/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 3/7/2025 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/13/2025 | 95 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 108 | 10/18/2018 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 204 | 1/30/2024 | 95 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,426 | 9/7/2012 | 95 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 158 | 7/18/2025 | 95 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/14/2021 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 40 | 6/30/2023 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 2/24/2020 | 94 | $1.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 14). The Wolf Among Us on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 28). Firework on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 28). Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 18). Buy a Croquette! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 28). Persona 4 Golden on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 25). Persona 5 Royal on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 25). The Case of the Golden Idol on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 18). Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 25). Cube Escape Collection on Steam. Steam Store.