Best Free to Play Detective Games on Steam
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1. 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 2,177 reviews of which 2,152 were positive and 25 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played detective games.
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2. TEST TEST TEST
Escape a time loop as an overworked office employee by solving cryptic puzzles with alternate reality game elements. TEST TEST TEST is a puzzle, 2d and cute game. Released on January 17th 2024 has received 990 reviews of which 907 were positive and 83 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played detective games.
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3. 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 3,582 reviews of which 3,541 were positive and 41 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played detective games.
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4. Nut City Blues
A comedy-mystery visual novel about Captain Fox, Detective Raccoon and the danger of pineapple pizza. Nut City Blues is a visual novel, point & click and detective game. Released on November 23rd 2023 has received 378 reviews of which 369 were positive and 9 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played detective games.
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5. Grey Instinct
In this cyberpunk 2D point-and-click adventure game, play as Grey, an amateur detective. Unravel the mystery by searching for clues, solving puzzles, talking to the mask-wearing residents of New Corium, and, if you have time, maybe go on a date! Grey Instinct is a early access, point & click and visual novel game. Released on July 21st 2021 has received 728 reviews of which 694 were positive and 34 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played detective games.
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6. Kid,napper: Gosh, I'm Kidnapped by a Pupil
I had to admit, the only thing that is more scary than a murder weapon, is that girl, who is not even supposed to hold it Kid,napper: Gosh, I'm Kidnapped by a Pupil is a visual novel, cute and casual game. Released on May 31st 2018 has received 4,396 reviews of which 3,887 were positive and 509 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played detective games.
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7. The Monster Inside
A film noir style audio-visual novella. A mysterious woman... a string of murders... and a man with a hidden past. The Monster Inside is a indie, visual novel and detective game. Released on August 01st 2017 has received 1,970 reviews of which 1,726 were positive and 244 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played detective games.
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8. 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 #8 spot among the most played detective games.
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9. 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 #9 spot among the most played detective games.
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10. Penny Arcade's On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness 3
The Startling Developments Detective Agency springs into action as On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness 3 begins, set in motion by a call from a mysterious source. The ever escalating perils on the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness will season our tender heroes to their very core! Penny Arcade's On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness 3 is a jrpg, lovecraftian and detective game. Released on June 25th 2012 has received 583 reviews of which 497 were positive and 86 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played detective games.
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