Most Played Investigation Games on Steam
Take a look at the top investigation games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of October 31st 2025. Want to explore even more investigation titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best investigation games.
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1. Blue Prince
Welcome to Mt. Holly, where every dawn unveils a new mystery. Navigate through shifting corridors and ever-changing chambers in this genre-defying strategy puzzle adventure. But will your unpredictable path lead you to the rumored Room 46? Blue Prince is a game developed and published by . Released on April 10th 2025 has received 8,402 reviews of which 7,306 were positive and 1,096 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played investigation game, thanks to its 1,511 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.5
7,306
1,096
1,511
players
2. Strange Horticulture
Strange Horticulture is an occult puzzle game in which you play as the proprietor of a local plant store. Find and identify new plants, pet your cat, speak to a coven, or join a cult. Use your collection of powerful plants to influence the story and unravel Undermere’s dark mysteries. Strange Horticulture is a game developed and published by . Released on January 21st 2022 has received 13,152 reviews of which 12,466 were positive and 686 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. While seeing 194 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among investigation games based on player count.
9.2
12,466
686
194
players
3. 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. While seeing 171 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among investigation games based on player count.
8.7
2,960
312
171
players
4. Enigma of Fear
Become Mia, a paranormal detective searching for her missing father inside the Perimeter - a place that doesn't exist. Investigate clues like a real detective and unravel the mysteries behind the Enigma of Fear, defeating the terrible monsters who'll try to stop you. Enigma of Fear is a game developed and published by . Released on November 28th 2024 has received 9,093 reviews of which 8,803 were positive and 290 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 118 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played investigation games.
9.4
8,803
290
118
players
5. The Rise of the Golden Idol
The Award-winning detective saga returns in this standalone sequel to The Case of the Golden Idol. Uncover the truth behind 20 strange cases of crime, death and depravity in the 1970s. The world has changed dramatically - the sins of humanity have not. The Rise of the Golden Idol is a game developed and published by . Released on November 12th 2024 has received 3,003 reviews of which 2,825 were positive and 178 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played investigation games.
9.0
2,825
178
90
players
6. Ace Attorney Investigations Collection
Miles Edgeworth's dramatic turnabouts take center stage! Experience both Ace Attorney Investigations games in one gorgeous collection! Investigate crime scenes and solve tough, intriguing cases through logic and deduction. When Edgeworth's past and present collide, his future begins! Ace Attorney Investigations Collection is a game developed and published by . Released on September 05th 2024 has received 3,077 reviews of which 2,990 were positive and 87 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played investigation games.
9.3
2,990
87
89
players
7. Wytchwood
Wytchwood is a crafting adventure game set in a land of gothic fables and fairytales. As the old witch of the woods, explore a strange countryside, collect magic ingredients, brew sorcerous spells, and pass judgement upon a capricious cast of characters. Wytchwood is a game developed and published by . Released on December 09th 2021 has received 4,032 reviews of which 3,744 were positive and 288 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played investigation games.
8.9
3,744
288
61
players
8. The Painscreek Killings
Investigate an infamous cold case in the eerie, abandoned town of Painscreek. Search for evidence, connect the dots and uncover who killed Vivian Roberts. Can you expose the truth behind this town’s dark secrets? The Painscreek Killings is a game developed and published by . Released on September 27th 2017 has received 5,217 reviews of which 4,753 were positive and 464 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played investigation games.
8.8
4,753
464
41
players
9. At Dead Of Night
At Dead Of Night is part horror film, part horror game and part ghost hunt. It blends live-action and graphics to create a unique immersive horror experience like no other. At Dead Of Night is a game developed and published by . Released on November 19th 2020 has received 2,890 reviews of which 2,707 were positive and 183 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played investigation games.
9.0
2,707
183
39
players
10. The Case of the Golden Idol
A new kind of detective game that allows you to think and investigate freely. Discover clues surrounding 12 strange and gruesome deaths and build your own theory. Pick your suspect, deduce the motive, unmask the awful truth. The Case of the Golden Idol is a game developed and published by . Released on October 13th 2022 has received 8,616 reviews of which 8,464 were positive and 152 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played investigation games.
9.5
8,464
152
35
players
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