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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Three of Cards
Three of Cards is a movie-like noir card action game. The magician has a horrible relationship with insurance company A. Help the magician to take revenge on the key characters who have plunged him into hell, and shed light on his path. Because the process will be very dark and terrible.
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.
Suicide Countdown: 7 Days
Only 7 days remain until death embraces you -- the everyday life of a young boy begins to distort little by little, unfolding into a bizarre and ghastly series of events... When fate comes knocking, will you have the courage to make a choice?
Psycholonials
While in communication with supernatural forces, two influencers launch a daring new social media brand.
Cyber Manhunt
Cyber Manhunt is a story-oriented puzzle game focusing on big data, hacking, citizen privacy, and social workers. It focuses on social issues such as cyber violence and privacy breaches.
Yakuza 3 Remastered
Kazuma Kiryu has earned his retirement on the sandy beaches of Okinawa. But when a deadly power struggle arrives on his doorstep, he’ll have to walk the streets of Kamurocho to escape his past for good. Complete The Dragon of Dojima’s journey.
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 4 Remastered
When a dark secret brings a loan shark, a death-row inmate, a corrupt cop and the legendary yakuza Kazuma Kiryu together the resulting war in Kamurocho might level the district to the ground.
Yakuza: Like a Dragon
Become Ichiban Kasuga, a low-ranking yakuza grunt left on the brink of death by the man he trusted most. Take up your legendary bat and get ready to crack some underworld skulls in dynamic RPG combat set against the backdrop of modern-day Japan.
Need for Speed™ Hot Pursuit Remastered
Feel the thrill of the chase and the rush of escape behind the wheels of the world’s hottest high-performance cars in Need for Speed™ Hot Pursuit Remastered– a heart-pumping, socially competitive racing experience.
Thief Simulator VR
Become a thief in VR! Feel the thrill of stealing in free roam sandbox neighborhoods. Use lockpicks and hi-tech hacking tools. Observe your target, gather information and hide from police. Or drive a car like crazy to get out of trouble!
Chicken Police - Paint it RED!
A wild tale of love, death, chickens, and redemption! Chicken Police is a buddy-cop noir adventure with a carefully crafted world, a gritty story, and absurd humor. The game mixes classic adventure games with visual novel-style storytelling, presented in a beak-droppingly unique art style.
Due Process
A PVP tactical FPS about PLANNING & EXECUTION. Sound strategy and good teamwork are essential for victory because new PROCEDURALLY-GENERATED MAPS are delivered every week. You'll face a new tactical challenge every round.
Transient: Extended Edition
H.P. Lovecraft meets Cyberpunk. Delve deep into a dystopian world and investigate what is happening to you and your friends in a domed city. Solve puzzles, hack systems and plug in to explore other dimensions. Discover a truth that might tear apart your sanity and question your very existence.
Shakedown: Hawaii
Build a "legitimate" corporation via open world missions, shakedowns, sabotage and property acquisition.
The Solitaire Conspiracy
We need your help, Spymaster. Join a world of near-future spies and take on a supervillain in this supercharged take on classic Solitaire. Precision engineered for replayable espionage action.
Perfect Crime
With superb script and calm narrative style, Perfect Crime will reproduce every detail of a criminal case. How to make use of common objects to make a perfect crime is all up to you. An editor of cases is accompanied if help is needed. Now it’s time to log on and create your own murder.
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.
Bullet Roulette VR
Four suspicious persons with mysterious past are sitting around the table in the gloomy dark bar playing Russian Roulette. Beware of other players, because they don't look like someone who plan to play fair. Be tricky and become the last one standing!
Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege
You only wanted to make a visit to your sick colleague, but what you encounter is beyond your imagination. Discover the secrets of your colleague and find a way to escape the trap.
Paradise Killer
Paradise Island, a world outside reality. There’s been a murder that only "investigation freak" Lady Love Dies can solve. Gather evidence and interrogate suspects in this open world adventure. You can accuse anyone, but you’ll have to prove your case in trial. It’s up to you to decide who’s guilty.
Bakery Magnate: Beginning
Bakery Magnate is a game with a small plot in which you have to solve economic problems to keep the store afloat. At the same time, you intend to provide for your son, who constantly gets into trouble.
A Night In Berlin
A Night in Berlin is a narrative-driven third-person shooter featuring brutal fast-paced gameplay in a dark and atmospheric world.
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 June 16th 2025.
1. 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 open world, action and multiplayer game developed by Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games. Released on March 04th 2025 has received 55,881 reviews of which 38,595 were positive and 17,286 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played crime game, thanks to its 31,733 peak concurrent players over the last day.
6.8
38,595
17,286
31,733
players
2. 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 204,041 reviews of which 200,803 were positive and 3,238 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. While seeing 23,645 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among crime games based on player count.
9.7
200,803
3,238
23,645
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 175,184 reviews of which 144,493 were positive and 30,691 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. While seeing 3,480 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among crime games based on player count.
8.2
144,493
30,691
3,480
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 22,018 reviews of which 21,567 were positive and 451 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 1,247 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played crime games.
9.6
21,567
451
1,247
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 73,481 reviews of which 70,292 were positive and 3,189 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 726 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played crime games.
9.4
70,292
3,189
726
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 8,865 reviews of which 6,814 were positive and 2,051 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. With 627 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played crime games.
7.5
6,814
2,051
627
players
7. 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 story rich game developed by Hangar 13 and published by 2K. Released on September 24th 2020 has received 91,793 reviews of which 79,686 were positive and 12,107 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. With 611 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played crime games.
8.6
79,686
12,107
611
players
8. 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 69,029 reviews of which 64,644 were positive and 4,385 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 539 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played crime games.
9.2
64,644
4,385
539
players
9. The Precinct
Averno City, 1983. Gangs rule the streets and your father lies restless in his grave. Clean up the city, uncover the truth, and embark on thrilling vehicle chases through destructible environments in this neon-noir action sandbox police game. The Precinct is a detective, crime and sandbox game developed by Fallen Tree Games Ltd and published by Kwalee. Released on May 13th 2025 has received 5,190 reviews of which 4,444 were positive and 746 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. With 491 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played crime games.
8.3
4,444
746
491
players
10. 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 crime game developed by Hangar 13 and D3T and published by 2K. Released on May 19th 2020 has received 30,264 reviews of which 21,955 were positive and 8,309 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. With 484 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played crime games.
7.2
21,955
8,309
484
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 June 16th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted crime games.
1. Rustler (Grand Theft Horse)
Become a medieval thug in a crazy open-world action game, full of pop-culture references. Complete insane quests, kill heroes, steal horses, fight guards, rob peasants, listen to some bard music, and much more! All packed in old-school gameplay style! Rustler (Grand Theft Horse) is a crime, open world and funny game developed by Jutsu Games and published by Games Operators and Modus Games. Released on August 31st 2021 has received 1,726 reviews of which 1,301 were positive and 425 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Featuring a massive 98% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for crime category.
7.3
1,301
425
-98%
20.99€
0.58€
2. 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 651 reviews of which 492 were positive and 159 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 98% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in crime games.
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492
159
-98%
14.79€
0.37€
3. Basement
Basement is a strategy game, where you start doing illegal business to fund the development of your dream video game. It won't be easy, so get ready to deal with other gangs, cops, crazy junkies, mysterious investor and even ghosts from the past. Basement is a management, strategy and crime game developed and published by Halfbus. Released on November 10th 2019 has received 2,204 reviews of which 1,554 were positive and 650 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 98% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in crime games.
6.9
1,554
650
-98%
16.79€
0.46€
4. 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 895 reviews of which 841 were positive and 54 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for crime games.
8.8
841
54
-97%
14.79€
0.52€
5. 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 613 reviews of which 390 were positive and 223 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for crime games.
6.2
390
223
-97%
14.99€
0.51€
6. Drug Dealer Simulator
Have you ever considered creating your own crime empire, without the legal and moral consequences? SIMULATE IT! Crawl into the dark alleys of the street business in this OG drug-dealing game, and make a fortune! A co-op sequel – DDS2 – is out NOW Drug Dealer Simulator is a simulation, crime and action game developed by Byterunners and published by Movie Games S.A.. Released on April 16th 2020 has received 24,058 reviews of which 18,054 were positive and 6,004 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 96% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for crime games.
7.4
18,054
6,004
-96%
16.79€
0.82€
7. This Is the Police
This Is the Police is a strategy/adventure game set in a city spiraling the drain. Taking the role of gritty Police Chief Jack Boyd, you'll dive into a deep story of crime and intrigue. Will Jack reach his retirement with a nice stack of bills, or will he end up broken ... or worse? This Is the Police is a strategy, management and story rich game developed by Weappy Studio and published by THQ Nordic. Released on August 02nd 2016 has received 10,652 reviews of which 8,820 were positive and 1,832 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for crime games.
8.1
8,820
1,832
-94%
14.99€
0.96€
8. Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
Become the most celebrated detective of all time: Sherlock Holmes! Use your impressive talents as a detective to solve six thrilling and varied cases: murders, missing persons, spectacular thefts and numerous investigations that sometimes lead you into the realms of the fantastic. Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments is a detective, adventure and mystery game developed and published by Frogwares. Released on September 29th 2014 has received 7,191 reviews of which 6,469 were positive and 722 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for crime games.
8.7
6,469
722
-92%
29.99€
2.42€
9. 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 35,807 reviews of which 31,601 were positive and 4,206 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for crime games.
8.7
31,601
4,206
-91%
19.50€
1.81€
10. 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 2,336 reviews of which 1,554 were positive and 782 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for crime games.
6.5
1,554
782
-90%
14.99€
1.60€
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 June 16th 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 961 reviews of which 859 were positive and 102 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
859
102
2
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 378 reviews of which 256 were positive and 122 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.
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256
122