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Check out the top 10 free-to-play detective games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on October 09th 2026. Looking for even more free titles? Explore the complete list of the best free to play detective games on Steam.
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1. Sherlock: Hidden Object & Match-3 Mystery
Explore familiar stories with Sherlock Holmes! Solve mysteries, find hidden objects, and play match-3 puzzles to restore classic tales. Join clans, take part in events, and uncover secrets across hundreds of detailed levels — the magnifying glass is in your hands! Sherlock: Hidden Object & Match-3 Mystery is a casual, puzzle and hidden object game. Released on July 28th 2025 has received 313 reviews of which 209 were positive and 104 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played detective game, thanks to its 103 peak concurrent players over the last day.
6.4
209
104
103
players
2. Adventure Escape Mysteries
Play a story-driven room escape game with unique puzzles enjoyed by tens of millions of players. Solve mysteries, puzzle through escape rooms, and find the clue that will crack the case in a critically acclaimed puzzle adventure game! Adventure Escape Mysteries is a escape room, point & click and puzzle game. Released on May 05th 2020 has received 935 reviews of which 809 were positive and 126 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played detective games.
8.2
809
126
98
players
3. The Red Pearls Of Borneo
A detective noir puzzle deduction game. Explore a non-linear timeline as a clairvoyant investigator in 1941 Borneo. Jump between time and locations to uncover motives and discover what truly happened in the Goodwill tobacco plantation that fateful night on the eve of the WW2 Japanese invasion. The Red Pearls Of Borneo is a adventure, puzzle and detective game. Released on March 27th 2026 has received 4,430 reviews of which 4,246 were positive and 184 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played detective games.
9.2
4,246
184
47
players
4. of the Devil
Immerse yourself in neon, smoke, and high-stakes legal gambles as a Defense Attorney with uniquely Killer insights in this episodic, diabolically stylish visual novel adventure game. of the Devil is a visual novel, female protagonist and cyberpunk game. Released on February 06th 2025 has received 2,635 reviews of which 2,609 were positive and 26 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played detective games.
9.4
2,609
26
33
players
5. The Council
Experience a Narrative Adventure where your choices and character growth truly matter. As a member of a 1793 secret society, live a tale of intrigue and manipulation on the hunt for your missing mother. The Council is a choices matter, adventure and rpg game. Released on March 13th 2018 has received 5,338 reviews of which 4,469 were positive and 869 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played detective games.
8.1
4,469
869
14
players
6. HoloTrials: Case Covered
A graffiti mocking the Student Council President appears on the walls, and your best friend is the prime suspect! Play as a student detective in HoloTrials: Case Covered. Investigate the high school campus, face off against your rivals, and clear her name in this legal mystery. HoloTrials: Case Covered is a visual novel, anime and detective game. Released on September 09th 2026 has received 354 reviews of which 347 were positive and 7 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played detective games.
9.0
347
7
9
players
7. Prison Life
An online game that you'll play with 3-11 players as a Prisoner or a Guard and will try to escape or prevent escapes. Loot, Craft, and make your way to the exit, or investigate and arrest wanted players as a guard! Prison Life is a multiplayer, online co-op and pvp game. Released on September 23rd 2022 has received 2,951 reviews of which 2,317 were positive and 634 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played detective games.
7.6
2,317
634
5
players
8. Long Knives
Role-play as an ancient Chinese constable. Solving cases and bringing criminals to justice is only part of your duty. Every choice leads the story down a different path, and the world itself evolves in response to your actions. Long Knives is a detective, historical and story rich game. Released on December 31st 2025 has received 624 reviews of which 619 were positive and 5 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played detective games.
9.2
619
5
3
players
9. REWIND
《REWIND》 is a hardcore text-based detective puzzle game containing nearly a hundred clues. Players need to carefully examine and deduce the clues to find the answer to the case. REWIND is a puzzle, rpg and mystery game. Released on June 29th 2026 has received 386 reviews of which 353 were positive and 33 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played detective games.
8.5
353
33
2
players
10. The Children of Clay
The Children of Clay is a short stop motion archeology horror game, where you have to study an ancient artefact and discover its dark secret. The Children of Clay is a horror, atmospheric and detective game. Released on March 07th 2025 has received 4,020 reviews of which 3,972 were positive and 48 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played detective games.
9.5
3,972
48
1
players
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