Best Crime games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated crime games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free crime games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Vivat Slovakia
Vivat Slovakia is an open-world action game set in '90s Slovakia, where corruption runs deep and law enforcement is weak. Uncover a gripping story based on true events as you explore and shoot your way through a city at the crossroads of Eastern Europe’s turbulent history.
Promise Mascot Agency
Explore a cursed Japanese town! Recruit mascot friends and come to the rescue when disaster strikes! Solve the mystery of your exile! Help a living finger work through her many anger issues! Turn Promise Mascot Agency into the best agency in Japan in this open-world narrative adventure!
The Chef's Shift
The Chef’s Shift is a fast-paced typing game in a restaurant setting, where you’ll both cook & serve food to hungry customers, all done by TYPING.
Trials of Innocence
Trials of Innocence is an indie courtroom detective game. Step into the shoes of the main character, rookie lawyer Luna Ray, and navigate her journey through the legal world. Unravel a shocking conspiracy that changes the fate of many, including herself, and confront her inner choices.
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.
Psycho Patrol R
FPS/mecha hybrid europolice sim with emphasis on interacting with NPCs and different gameplay systems.
OUTLAWED
OUTLAWED is a crime-themed PvE or PvPvE first-person extraction shooter, set in a modern city overrun by gangs. Enter solo or with a squad to challenge powerful enemies and search for riches, and use everything at your disposal to make it out alive.
Saihate Station
An exploration/horror/adventure game about the codependent, love-hate relationship between two men.
Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced
Experience entertainment blockbusters Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online — now upgraded for a new generation with stunning visuals, faster loading, 3D audio, and more, plus exclusive content for GTA Online players.
Butcher's Creek
A first person melee horror game where you use rusty tools to brutalize a gang of serial torturers in the remote Appalachian Forest.
The Shell Part III: Paradiso
The coiling chains of obsession that began with The Shell now threaten to strangle Detective Reiji Tokisaka in the third and final entry in the trilogy. As old friends and foes rise up for one last confrontation, can anyone break the cycle—and can Reiji's heart ever be set free?
Cursed Digicam | 呪われたデジカメ
You receive a cursed digital camera that captures ghosts from a strange website. The website allows you to liberate your loved ones by uploading images of their spirits using the camera. You decide to go to the nearest park where your girl was last seen.
Loco Motive
On the Reuss Express a passenger has been murdered, and you’re the prime suspects. Uncover a thrilling mystery and solve satisfying point and click puzzles to prove your innocence! A slapstick adventure, packed full of deadly surprises, shocking twists and larger than life characters!
Deathless Death
In the quiet of conscience and shadows of sin, four souls find themselves entwined in crimes involving a woman. In this narrative puzzle game, you don the sacred robe of a priest, hear the confessions of sinners, uncover secrets, seek the truth behind their crimes and deliver the final judgment.
The Rise of the Golden Idol
The Award-winning detective saga returns in this standalone sequel to The Case of the Golden Idol. Uncover the truth behind 20 strange cases of crime, death and depravity in the 1970s. The world has changed dramatically - the sins of humanity have not.
HackHub: Free Trial
Unravel cyber secrets and foil mass surveillance as a skilled hacker in HackHub. Challenge authority, rewrite the rules, and emerge as the ultimate digital rebel.
Karate Survivor
Become a martial arts master in this survivor-like roguelite inspired by action movies of the ‘80s. Use your fists, feet, and the environment to fight off relentless thugs. Master powerful combos, enhance your skills, and remember: everything around you is a weapon!
It's Only Money
The mayor of Rockhaven threw you down a hole into the Undercity. Why? Net worth too low. In this open-world simulation, you and up to 3 pals will steal, fight, and scheme to reclaim the city. Customise your rides, buy businesses, and take on the Mayor’s forces. Rockhaven is yours for the taking!
Fears to Fathom - Woodbury Getaway
Sydney Harper, a 23-year-old working at a consulting firm plans a weekend getaway to a Woodbury rental with her college friends. Little did she know what was about to unfold during their stay.
Hard Time III
The toughest prison sim in the yard is back to serve its 3rd consecutive sentence - combining classic moments from the OG with the best aspects of 2D, while putting out a few hits of its own! Tackle crime from either side of the prison fence, while a larger world beyond it makes life worth living.
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!
The Casting of Frank Stone™
The shadow of Frank Stone looms over Cedar Hills, a town forever altered by his violent past. As a group of young friends are about to discover, Stone’s blood-soaked legacy cuts deep, leaving scars across families, generations, and the very fabric of reality itself.Most played crime games on Steam
Take a look at the top crime games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 30th 2025.
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 is a simulation, co-op and crime game developed and published by TVGS. Released on March 24th 2025 has received 145,504 reviews of which 143,373 were positive and 2,131 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played crime game, thanks to its 86,891 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.7
143,373
2,131
86,891
players
2. Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced
Experience entertainment blockbusters Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online — now upgraded for a new generation with stunning visuals, faster loading, 3D audio, and more, plus exclusive content for GTA Online players. Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced is a action, open world and multiplayer game developed by Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games. Released on March 04th 2025 has received 43,273 reviews of which 27,885 were positive and 15,388 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. While seeing 23,066 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among crime games based on player count.
6.4
27,885
15,388
23,066
players
3. Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition
Niko Bellic, Johnny Klebitz and Luis Lopez all have one thing in common - they live in the worst city in America. Liberty City worships money and status, and is heaven for those who have them and a living nightmare for those who don't. Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition is a open world, action and automobile sim game developed by Rockstar North and Rockstar Toronto and published by Rockstar Games. Released on March 24th 2020 has received 173,085 reviews of which 142,632 were positive and 30,453 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. While seeing 1,951 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among crime games based on player count.
8.2
142,632
30,453
1,951
players
4. 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 is a simulation, crime and gore game developed by President Studio and published by President Studio and PlayWay S.A.. Released on August 14th 2024 has received 20,663 reviews of which 20,245 were positive and 418 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 873 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played crime games.
9.6
20,245
418
873
players
5. 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 is a story rich, action and beat 'em up game developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and published by SEGA. Released on August 01st 2018 has received 72,958 reviews of which 69,772 were positive and 3,186 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 616 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played crime games.
9.4
69,772
3,186
616
players
6. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas – The Definitive Edition
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas: It’s the early ’90s. After a couple of cops frame him for homicide, Carl ‘CJ’ Johnson is forced on a journey that takes him across the entire state of San Andreas, to save his family and to take control of the streets. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas – The Definitive Edition is a open world and action game developed and published by Rockstar Games. Released on January 19th 2023 has received 8,471 reviews of which 6,467 were positive and 2,004 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. With 438 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played crime games.
7.5
6,467
2,004
438
players
7. Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition
The Definitive Edition of the critically acclaimed, award winning open-world action adventure, reworked, rebuilt and re-mastered for the new generation. With all previously available DLC included and a wealth of tech and visual improvements, Hong Kong has never felt so alive. Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition is a open world, action and martial arts game developed by United Front Games and published by Feral interactive (Mac) and Square Enix. Released on October 08th 2014 has received 68,181 reviews of which 63,833 were positive and 4,348 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 337 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played crime games.
9.2
63,833
4,348
337
players
8. Mafia II: Definitive Edition
War hero Vito Scaletta becomes entangled with the mob in hopes of paying his father’s debts. Vito works to prove himself, climbing the family ladder with crimes of larger reward and consequence. Mafia II: Definitive Edition is a action, adventure and open world game developed by Hangar 13 and D3T and published by 2K. Released on May 19th 2020 has received 29,305 reviews of which 21,243 were positive and 8,062 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. With 293 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played crime games.
7.2
21,243
8,062
293
players
9. Mafia: Definitive Edition
An inadvertent brush with the mob thrusts cabdriver Tommy Angelo into the world of organized crime. Initially uneasy about falling in with the Salieri family, the rewards become too big to ignore. Mafia: Definitive Edition is a open world, crime and action game developed by Hangar 13 and published by 2K. Released on September 24th 2020 has received 88,783 reviews of which 77,287 were positive and 11,496 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. With 291 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played crime games.
8.6
77,287
11,496
291
players
10. Yakuza 5 Remastered
Get ready for a Yakuza experience of unprecedented scale! Follow five characters across five Japanese cities, each trying to achieve their dream. The connections between them bring them together, but the conflict that unfolds is nothing any of them could have predicted. Yakuza 5 Remastered is a action, adventure and beat 'em up game developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and published by SEGA. Released on January 28th 2021 has received 6,220 reviews of which 5,562 were positive and 658 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 203 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played crime games.
8.7
5,562
658
203
players
Best deals on crime games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of crime games available on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted crime games.
1. Hot Brass
As an elite SWAT operator, think fast and put your tactics to the test to master a series of missions and save lives. Summon your team of up to four players in online and local co-op, or hone your skills solo. Don’t just be the best—be the best of the best. Hot Brass is a real time tactics, stealth and crime game developed by Walk with Kings and published by Treasure Hunters FanClub. Released on February 26th 2021 has received 641 reviews of which 485 were positive and 156 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Featuring a massive 93% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for crime category.
7.2
485
156
-93%
14.29€
1.00€
2. The Swindle
The Swindle is a steampunk cybercrime caper about breaking into buildings, hacking their systems, stealing all their cash, and quickly running away again before the police show up. The Swindle is a crime, indie and action game developed and published by Size Five Games. Released on July 28th 2015 has received 608 reviews of which 387 were positive and 221 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 93% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in crime games.
6.2
387
221
-93%
14.29€
1.00€
3. Omerta - City of Gangsters
Omerta - City of Gangsters is a simulation game with tactical turn-based combat. Taking the role of a fresh-from-the-boat immigrant, with dreams of the big life, the player will work his way up the criminal hierarchy of 1920’s Atlantic City. Omerta - City of Gangsters is a crime, strategy and management game developed by Haemimont Games and published by Kalypso Media Digital. Released on January 31st 2013 has received 2,332 reviews of which 1,551 were positive and 781 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 92% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in crime games.
6.5
1,551
781
-92%
14.38€
1.15€
4. Thief Simulator
Become the best thief. Gather intel, steal things and sell them to buy hi-tech equipment. Do everything that a real thief does. Thief Simulator is a simulation, stealth and singleplayer game developed by Noble Muffins and published by PlayWay S.A.. Released on November 09th 2018 has received 35,252 reviews of which 31,128 were positive and 4,124 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for crime games.
8.7
31,128
4,124
-91%
19.11€
1.72€
5. Mafia: Definitive Edition
An inadvertent brush with the mob thrusts cabdriver Tommy Angelo into the world of organized crime. Initially uneasy about falling in with the Salieri family, the rewards become too big to ignore. Mafia: Definitive Edition is a open world, crime and action game developed by Hangar 13 and published by 2K. Released on September 24th 2020 has received 88,783 reviews of which 77,287 were positive and 11,496 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 86% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for crime games.
8.6
77,287
11,496
-86%
39.21€
5.49€
6. The Big Con
Hustle your way across ‘90s America as a runaway teen con artist. Choose how to make your scratch as you don disguises, pick pockets, and rip people off in this comedic crime-filled adventure. Experience the totally rad '90s in all its plaid and payphone glory! The Big Con is a 1990's, crime and comedy game developed by Mighty Yell and published by Skybound Games. Released on August 31st 2021 has received 884 reviews of which 832 were positive and 52 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 84% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for crime games.
8.8
832
52
-84%
14.63€
2.34€
7. The Deed: Dynasty
Getting away with murder has never been easy. These three members of a proud and noble family are separated by five centuries, but have in common a vengeful and murderous intent. Plans must be formed, blood must be spilled and evidence must be planted ... The Deed: Dynasty is a adventure, crime and rpgmaker game developed by Pilgrim Adventures and published by GrabTheGames and WhisperGames. Released on May 10th 2016 has received 565 reviews of which 491 were positive and 74 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for crime games.
8.1
491
74
-80%
2.99€
0.59€
8. Serial Cleaners
Serial Cleaners is a top-down stealth-action game, where you get to experience being a murder scene cleaner for the mob in 1990s New York. Alternate between four cleaners, each with their own unique style, and live their stories. Serial Cleaners is a simulation, stealth and crime game developed by Draw Distance and published by 505 Games. Released on September 22nd 2022 has received 423 reviews of which 327 were positive and 96 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 76% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for crime games.
7.3
327
96
-76%
24.96€
5.99€
9. Definitely Not Fried Chicken
Definitely Not Fried Chicken is a business management sim with a Twist! Grow your drugs trade through legitimate fronts by managing both sides of the business. Acquire new "businesses", meet new clientele, Develop more potent narcotics, make lots of money and leave a city in ruin! Definitely Not Fried Chicken is a management, simulation and crime game developed by Dope Games and published by Silver Lining Interactive. Released on September 29th 2023 has received 1,995 reviews of which 1,480 were positive and 515 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 75% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for crime games.
7.2
1,480
515
-75%
21.32€
5.33€
10. Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition
Niko Bellic, Johnny Klebitz and Luis Lopez all have one thing in common - they live in the worst city in America. Liberty City worships money and status, and is heaven for those who have them and a living nightmare for those who don't. Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition is a open world, action and automobile sim game developed by Rockstar North and Rockstar Toronto and published by Rockstar Games. Released on March 24th 2020 has received 173,085 reviews of which 142,632 were positive and 30,453 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 65% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for crime games.
8.2
142,632
30,453
-65%
19.99€
6.99€
Free crime games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play crime games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play crime games.
1. Psycholonials
While in communication with supernatural forces, two influencers launch a daring new social media brand. Psycholonials is a visual novel, dark and dark humor game developed by Andrew Hussie and published by None. Released on February 03rd 2021 has received 936 reviews of which 836 were positive and 100 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free crime games on Steam.
8.4
836
100
3
players
2. Auto Sale Life: Fresh Start
This is a free prologue version. Build an automotive empire. Buy, sell, and customize cars to create your own brands and showrooms. Become a shrewd entrepreneur in this immersive car trading and customization game. Auto Sale Life: Fresh Start is a immersive sim, driving and economy game developed by OTTO Games and published by GrabTheGames. Released on April 05th 2024 has received 380 reviews of which 259 were positive and 121 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free crime games on Steam.
6.5
259
121