Most Played Detective Games on Steam
Take a look at the top detective games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of September 13th 2025. Want to explore even more detective titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best detective games.
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1. Disco Elysium - The Final Cut
Disco Elysium - The Final Cut is a groundbreaking role playing game. You’re a detective with a unique skill system at your disposal and a whole city to carve your path across. Interrogate unforgettable characters, crack murders or take bribes. Become a hero or an absolute disaster of a human being. Disco Elysium - The Final Cut is a game developed and published by . Released on October 15th 2019 has received 111,712 reviews of which 104,010 were positive and 7,702 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played detective game, thanks to its 1,040 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.2
104,010
7,702
1,040
players
2. 魔法少女ノ魔女裁判
Thirteen girls awaken, only to find themselves in a prison. What awaits them: a Witch Trial. Help them prepare for the trial by exploring the prison in order to find the witch hidden amongst them. Find the witch, learn what kind of magic she holds, dispel the lies, and prepare for the execution. 魔法少女ノ魔女裁判 is a game developed and published by . Released on July 18th 2025 has received 6,024 reviews of which 5,838 were positive and 186 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. While seeing 392 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among detective games based on player count.
9.4
5,838
186
392
players
3. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy
Become Phoenix Wright and experience the thrill of battle as you fight to save your innocent clients in a court of law. Play all 14 episodes, spanning the first three games, in one gorgeous collection. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy is a game developed and published by . Released on April 09th 2019 has received 37,254 reviews of which 36,370 were positive and 884 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. While seeing 390 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among detective games based on player count.
9.6
36,370
884
390
players
4. Shadows of Doubt
Take on the role of a private investigator in this immersive detective simulator. Solve murders and other crimes in a procedurally generated and persistent city where every NPC lives and breathes their own independent lives. Find the killer quickly… or they will kill again! Shadows of Doubt is a game developed and published by . Released on September 26th 2024 has received 15,428 reviews of which 12,941 were positive and 2,487 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 387 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played detective games.
8.2
12,941
2,487
387
players
5. Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair
Jabberwock Island—You and your classmates were ready for fun in the sun until Monokuma returned to restart his murderous game! Trapped in a kill-or-be-killed situation, your only hope rests in solving the island’s mysteries. Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair is a game developed and published by . Released on April 18th 2016 has received 26,611 reviews of which 25,613 were positive and 998 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 272 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played detective games.
9.4
25,613
998
272
players
6. Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc
Investigate murders, search for clues and talk to your classmates to prepare for trial. There, you'll engage in deadly wordplay, going back and forth with suspects. Dissect their statements and fire their words back at them to expose their lies! There's only one way to survive—pull the trigger. Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc is a game developed and published by . Released on February 18th 2016 has received 30,431 reviews of which 29,230 were positive and 1,201 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 233 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played detective games.
9.4
29,230
1,201
233
players
7. Back to the Dawn
Back to the Dawn is a story-rich RPG set in a high-security prison ruled by factions and buried secrets. Investigate two conspiracies from the inside, gather evidence, and outsmart a system designed to silence you. Make friends (or foes) with fellow inmates and with their help, break out of prison. Back to the Dawn is a game developed and published by . Released on July 17th 2025 has received 4,935 reviews of which 4,579 were positive and 356 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 190 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played detective games.
9.0
4,579
356
190
players
8. Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony
A new cast of 16 characters find themselves kidnapped and imprisoned in a school. Inside, some will kill, some will die, and some will be punished. Reimagine what you thought high-stakes, fast-paced investigation was as you investigate twisted murder cases and condemn your new friends to death. Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony is a game developed and published by . Released on September 25th 2017 has received 19,890 reviews of which 16,665 were positive and 3,225 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 167 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played detective games.
8.2
16,665
3,225
167
players
9. Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy
Join rookie attorney Apollo Justice and his mentor, the legendary Phoenix Wright, in this collection of 3 games! This title features 16 episodes (including previously DLC-only episodes) and supports English, French, German, Japanese Korean, and Traditional and Simplified Chinese. Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy is a game developed and published by . Released on January 24th 2024 has received 3,272 reviews of which 2,960 were positive and 312 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 163 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played detective games.
8.7
2,960
312
163
players
10. L.A. Noire
In his fight to climb the ranks and do what's right, LAPD detective Cole Phelps must unravel the truth behind a string of arson attacks, conspiracies, and brutal murders, battling the L.A. underworld and even members of his own department. L.A. Noire is a game developed and published by . Released on November 08th 2011 has received 34,026 reviews of which 29,214 were positive and 4,812 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. With 147 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played detective games.
8.4
29,214
4,812
147
players
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