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 July 31st 2025. Want to explore even more crime titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best crime games.
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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 game developed and published by . 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 24,757 peak concurrent players over the last day.
6.8
38,595
17,286
24,757
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 game developed and published by . 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 12,557 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
12,557
players
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 is a game developed and published by . 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. While seeing 3,141 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among crime games based on player count.
9.6
21,567
451
3,141
players
4. 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 game developed and published by . 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. With 1,979 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played crime games.
8.2
144,493
30,691
1,979
players
5. Prison Escape Simulator: Dig Out
Too long in this prison, time to get out of here. Pull the carpet and start digging with a teaspoon. Watch out for the guard, sell him the junk you find. Trade toilet paper with the prisoners. Get better items and improve your stats. Expand the tunnel, use glow sticks and dynamite. Will you escape? Prison Escape Simulator: Dig Out is a game developed and published by . Released on July 25th 2025 has received 319 reviews of which 252 were positive and 67 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. With 1,144 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played crime games.
7.4
252
67
1,144
players
6. Crime Simulator
You’re out of jail, but the debt isn’t gone. Sneak, steal, and break into houses solo or in 4-player co-op. Use lockpicks, sleeping gas, and brute force to complete jobs, outsmart security, and make enough money before time runs out. Will you pay back what you owe, or lose everything? Crime Simulator is a game developed and published by . Released on June 17th 2025 has received 1,089 reviews of which 858 were positive and 231 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. With 630 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played crime games.
7.5
858
231
630
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 game developed and published by . 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 594 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
594
players
8. 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 game developed and published by . 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 558 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played crime games.
9.4
70,292
3,189
558
players
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 game developed and published by . 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. With 451 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played crime games.
8.7
31,601
4,206
451
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 game developed and published by . 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 451 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
451
players
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