Best Mystery Games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated mystery games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free mystery games are available at the bottom of the page.
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outside the door
Outside the door is a mystic visual novel set within one office. You are about to figure out the stories of a few visitors without having a single memory of yourself.
Void Whispers
Assume the role of a broadcast engineer in a tranquil city. All seems peaceful until the sky above starts to reveal something deeply unsettling.
Withering Rooms
Withering Rooms is a challenging 2.5D horror RPG set in a procedurally generated Victorian mansion that changes each night. Explore Mostyn House to collect the perfect items for your build and face a huge cast of overgrown undead, invisible ghosts, devious witches, and more.
SILENT BREATH
Unpredictable horrors lurk around every corner, forcing you to find the missing people while desperately clinging to survival. In this experience even your own mind can become your enemy. Stay vigilant and keep your voice hushed, or risk becoming another victim of the forest's darkness
Sinister Night 2
Nine Streamers enter an ancient Chinese mansion, hoping to attract a huge following and become famous through livestreaming. However, two of them are tragically possessed by evil spirits. These possessed will slaughter their companions, and complete a malevolent ritual of a ghostly wedding.
Content Warning
Film your friends doing scary things to become SpöökTube famous! (strongly advised to not go alone)
Fuck You Witch
Your best friend has confessed her love for you... but the problems don't stop there. You've started to hallucinate. All this interferes with sleeping and eating, and in general disrupts your ideal lifestyle. Yell obscenities at the witch, immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the Qazaq steppes
SCP: Blackout
A VR/Desktop game where you are a new D-Class personnel in secret SCP Research Site-50 when everything falls apart. Use what you can find as you explore the facility, access logs to learn about the SCP entities in containment, and run for your life from the SCP entities that have escaped.
Palia
Discover a welcoming world in Palia, a free-to-play fantasy life sim adventure where you can craft, explore, and create the life and home of your dreams. With nearly endless ways to make Palia your home, you’ll find relaxation and joy in every corner of this vibrant, heartwarming world.
Reverse Collapse: Code Name Bakery
Experience the newest tactical RPG from the creators of Girls’ Frontline. Some 30 years in the future, AU agent Mendo and the mysterious girl Jefuty find themselves in gruesome battles against armed URNC forces…
Alone in the Dark
Return to Derceto Manor in this reimagination of Alone in the Dark, a love letter to the 90’s cult classic horror game.
Logiart Grimoire
Logiart Grimoire is a puzzle game that combines the number puzzle "Logiart" and the word puzzle "Fusion" in which you deduce combinations from clues.
Psalm 5:9-13
"Psalm 5:9-13" is a first-person psychological horror game with VHS effect. Be careful and attentive, there is something hiding in these rooms, something is watching from the darkness.
King of the Bridge
Face off against the bridge troll in his bizarre game of chess! Decrypt, Twist and Enforce the rules as your devious opponent attempts to break them in King of the Bridge!
Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley
Join Snufkin in this musical adventure about restoring harmony and balance to Moominvalley, protecting it from the industrious Park Keeper.
Hospital 666
Hospital 666 is a 1-4 player horror escape game. Traverse through eerie hospital levels while observing the occurrence of anomalies and choosing the correct elevator. Some abnormal bosses will chase you to death, and you must find the right way to escape them.
The Thaumaturge
The Thaumaturge is a character-driven RPG with a rich story, morally ambiguous choices, and turn-based combat. In a city on the brink of change, use your mystical powers to read emotions, uncover motives, and command folklore-inspired demons — while resisting the temptation of your own pride.
Rabbit Hole
Rabbit Hole is a fast paced, tough-as-nails 2D RogueLike-Shooter, made with love for the genre. You are Disc, someone who was suddenly brought to the Rabbit Hole. Collect guns, fight foes and meet strange new characters on your descent to the bottom, all in an attempt to find your heart again.
Turlock Holmes
A detective narrative puzzler without pre-set options! Raise your questions at will, and an AI-host will answer only with 'yes' or 'no.' Drive the investigation with your curiosity; the path to solving the mystery lies in questions you ask. Can you dig out the truth through your questions?
Please, Touch The Artwork 2
A handpainted cozy hidden object adventure. Explore a surreal world. Collect items for its quirky inhabitants. Fix damaged paintings and solve casual puzzles. Help a lost skeleton painter find his way home. This game is short but 100% FREE (no ads, no IAP).
Caribbean Legend
An open-world RPG, set in the Golden Age of Caribbean piracy. Embark on a 200-hour-long adventure, plunder cities and ships, explore the unknown, discover treasures, forge friendships, earn bounties on your head, and charm the ladies on your path to ultimate freedom!
Most played mystery games on Steam
Take a look at the top mystery games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of June 16th 2025.
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 puzzle, exploration and mystery game developed by Dogubomb and published by Raw Fury. 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 mystery game, thanks to its 4,253 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.5
7,306
1,096
4,253
players
2. Outer Wilds
Named Game of the Year 2019 by Giant Bomb, Polygon, Eurogamer, and The Guardian, Outer Wilds is a critically-acclaimed and award-winning open world mystery about a solar system trapped in an endless time loop. Outer Wilds is a exploration, space and mystery game developed by Mobius Digital and published by Annapurna Interactive. Released on June 18th 2020 has received 84,488 reviews of which 80,833 were positive and 3,655 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. While seeing 958 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among mystery games based on player count.
9.4
80,833
3,655
958
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 detective, visual novel and story rich game developed and published by CAPCOM Co. and Ltd.. 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 736 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among mystery games based on player count.
9.6
36,370
884
736
players
4. 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 anime, visual novel and mystery game developed by Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. and Abstraction Games and published by Spike Chunsoft Co. and Ltd.. 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 256 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played mystery games.
9.4
29,230
1,201
256
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 anime, detective and visual novel game developed by Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. and Abstraction Games and published by Spike Chunsoft Co. and Ltd.. 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 223 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played mystery games.
9.4
25,613
998
223
players
6. Cellveillance
"Cellveillance" is a detective drama entertainment product, you will visit the apartment every day, and the entire apartment is responsible for everything that happens in the apartment, a mysterious organization asks you to return the information of the residents. Cellveillance is a fmv, dating sim and immersive sim game developed by KARMAGAME HK LIMITED and published by EpicDream Games. Released on June 04th 2025 has received 328 reviews of which 301 were positive and 27 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. With 188 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played mystery games.
8.5
301
27
188
players
7. The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles
Immerse yourself in a dramatic yet charming and witty world of evidence-gathering, deduction and courtroom battles with this double-pack of the adventures of rookie lawyer Ryunosuke. The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles is a visual novel, adventure and detective game developed and published by CAPCOM Co. and Ltd.. Released on July 26th 2021 has received 8,158 reviews of which 7,691 were positive and 467 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 185 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played mystery games.
9.1
7,691
467
185
players
8. 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 adventure, investigation and mystery game developed and published by CAPCOM Co. and Ltd.. 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. With 171 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played mystery games.
9.3
2,990
87
171
players
9. The Roottrees are Dead
A genealogical mystery straight out of 1998. Scour the early Internet for clues, uncover hidden connections, and piece together the family tree behind the secretive Roottree Corporation. The Roottrees are Dead is a mystery, puzzle and detective game developed by Robin Ward and published by Evil Trout. Released on January 15th 2025 has received 2,522 reviews of which 2,459 were positive and 63 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 167 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played mystery games.
9.3
2,459
63
167
players
10. 消失的航班，还有她她她！Lost in the secret!
This an adventure based live action interactive game，you need to save passengers from a plane crash. Beautiful nurses, graceful flight attendants, cool rich women, cool bloggers, and mysterious women in red all need your help. Whether to save yourself or rescue everyone, it's up to you to decide! 消失的航班，还有她她她！Lost in the secret! is a rpg, mystery and horror game developed by Humongous Pictures and published by Insomnia Bear. Released on May 20th 2025 has received 700 reviews of which 647 were positive and 53 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 139 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played mystery games.
8.7
647
53
139
players
Best deals on mystery games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of mystery games available on Steam right now, updated on June 16th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted mystery games.
1. The Forgotten City
The Forgotten City is a narrative-driven time loop adventure in ancient Rome. Discover the ruins of an ancient underground city, travel 2000 years into the past, and unravel the mystery of who destroyed it by cleverly exploiting the power to wind back time. The fate of the city is in your hands. The Forgotten City is a adventure, time travel and mystery game developed by Modern Storyteller and published by Dear Villagers. Released on July 28th 2021 has received 11,459 reviews of which 11,008 were positive and 451 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Featuring a massive 98% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for mystery category.
9.3
11,008
451
-98%
24.99€
0.72€
2. Boxes: Lost Fragments
As a legendary thief, your next assignment lures you into a grand and lavish mansion. There you find a series of puzzle boxes, designed for an unknown purpose. What should have been a quick in-and-out, gradually turns into your own harrowing struggle for freedom and answers. Boxes: Lost Fragments is a puzzle, adventure and mystery game developed by Big Loop Studios and published by Snapbreak. Released on February 01st 2024 has received 3,901 reviews of which 3,621 were positive and 280 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 98% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in mystery games.
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3,621
280
-98%
14.99€
0.41€
3. Doors: Paradox
A relaxing puzzle escape game! Make your way through a variety of hand-crafted 3D dioramas, look for useful objects, find hidden clues and solve fun puzzles! Unravel this mysterious adventure about chaos, order and the surreal. Doors: Paradox is a puzzle, point & click and multiple endings game developed by Big Loop Studios and published by Snapbreak. Released on November 04th 2022 has received 1,546 reviews of which 1,414 were positive and 132 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 98% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in mystery games.
8.7
1,414
132
-98%
14.99€
0.34€
4. The Invisible Hours
The Invisible Hours is a complex murder mystery in VR, in which players freely explore an intricate web of interwoven stories within a sprawling mansion. This is not a game. This is not a movie. This is a piece of immersive theatre with many tangled threads. The Invisible Hours is a adventure, casual and vr game developed by Tequila Works and published by Game Trust . Released on October 10th 2017 has received 508 reviews of which 468 were positive and 40 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for mystery games.
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468
40
-98%
34.99€
0.85€
5. Yesterday Origins
John Yesterday becomes immortal following an occult ritual. However, not everything goes to plan. He and his girlfriend Pauline must embark on an investigation to try to reproduce the immortality ritual. But his former acquaintances have other plans for him... Yesterday Origins is a adventure, point & click and violent game developed by Pendulo Studios and published by Microids. Released on November 10th 2016 has received 688 reviews of which 569 were positive and 119 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for mystery games.
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569
119
-98%
14.99€
0.43€
6. Minute of Islands
Explore strange and wonderful islands and dark labyrinths below in this narrative puzzle platformer. Guide young mechanic Mo on her quest to repair a world on the brink of collapse. The powerful Omni Switch at your disposal may not be enough to fix the damage that hides beneath the surface... Minute of Islands is a puzzle-platformer, hand-drawn and story rich game developed by Studio Fizbin and published by Assemble Entertainment. Released on June 13th 2021 has received 853 reviews of which 662 were positive and 191 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for mystery games.
7.4
662
191
-98%
19.99€
0.48€
7. GET EVEN
Take a deep breath... Try to remember: a girl, a chair, a bomb. Just keep... calm. Follow the voice into the depths of you memory. Relax... and search for the darkest memories in the deepest recesses of your mind. Can you find her? The clock is ticking... And this is just a part of the treatment. GET EVEN is a action, psychological horror and mystery game developed by The Farm 51 and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released on June 20th 2017 has received 1,739 reviews of which 1,315 were positive and 424 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for mystery games.
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1,315
424
-98%
29.99€
0.84€
8. Song of Iron
Behind you lies a trail of broken helms, shattered shields. You hold the axe of a fallen foe. Worn and dented, it will suit it's purpose. What lies ahead is still a mystery. Your goal is not. Song of Iron is a action, side scroller and adventure game developed and published by Resting Relic. Released on August 31st 2021 has received 464 reviews of which 332 were positive and 132 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for mystery games.
6.8
332
132
-98%
16.79€
0.43€
9. A Case of Distrust
A Case of Distrust is a narrative mystery from 1924 San Francisco. Play as private investigator Phyllis Cadence Malone in this historical 2D adventure game. A Case of Distrust is a choose your own adventure, interactive fiction and visual novel game developed and published by An Open Ben. Released on February 08th 2018 has received 579 reviews of which 474 were positive and 105 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for mystery games.
7.7
474
105
-97%
14.99€
0.53€
10. Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The First Cases
Discover an untold crime story from the mysterious youth of the famous detective Hercule Poirot. Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The First Cases is a detective, adventure and mystery game developed by Blazing Griffin and published by Microids. Released on September 27th 2021 has received 1,182 reviews of which 903 were positive and 279 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for mystery games.
7.3
903
279
-97%
19.99€
0.60€
Free mystery games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play mystery games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on June 16th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play mystery games.
1. Cube Escape: Paradox
The tenth Cube Escape follows the story of detective Dale Vandermeer who finds himself trapped in two different universes and needs to escape. Cube Escape: Paradox will be released together with the accompanying Paradox: A Rusty Lake Film. Cube Escape: Paradox is a puzzle, free to play and psychological horror game developed and published by Rusty Lake. Released on September 20th 2018 has received 10,554 reviews of which 10,264 were positive and 290 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free mystery games on Steam.
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10,264
290
80
players
2. Unsolved Case
A new lead turns up old doubts about an 'Unsolved Case'. A trap, or a copycat killer? In this co-op puzzle game prequel to the award-winning Cryptic Killer series, put on your detective badges as you collaborate and communicate to crack the codes, solve the riddles, and catch the Cryptic Killer. Unsolved Case is a online co-op, puzzle and escape room game developed and published by Eleven Puzzles. Released on November 24th 2022 has received 5,683 reviews of which 5,004 were positive and 679 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free mystery games on Steam.
8.5
5,004
679
53
players
3. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure! The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog is a visual novel, free to play and point & click game developed and published by SEGA. Released on March 31st 2023 has received 23,642 reviews of which 22,981 were positive and 661 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free mystery games on Steam.
9.5
22,981
661
39
players
4. Aurora Hills: Chapter 1
Aurora Hills: Chapter 1 is the first part in series of point and click puzzle adventure games. Follow the journey of Ethan Hill, a park ranger tasked with investigating strange disappearances from the region to uncover the mystery of Aurora Hills! Aurora Hills: Chapter 1 is a adventure, puzzle and mystery game developed and published by NovaSoft Interactive Ltd.. Released on April 20th 2024 has received 2,564 reviews of which 2,450 were positive and 114 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free mystery games on Steam.
9.1
2,450
114
33
players
5. Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.1 Onikakushi
Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story. Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.1 Onikakushi is a visual novel, mystery and anime game developed by 07th Expansion and published by MangaGamer. Released on May 15th 2015 has received 5,312 reviews of which 5,114 were positive and 198 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free mystery games on Steam.
9.3
5,114
198
22
players
6. 买个可乐饼吧！ - Buy a Croquette!
March 2012, Nagano. The smart and brave high school girl, Chio Aozora, is facing a major crisis: she has no money to buy a croquette! Navigate through the streets and alleys of Nagano, interact with a variety of characters, solve complex puzzles, collect 380 yen in coins, and buy a croquette! 买个可乐饼吧！ - Buy a Croquette! is a rpgmaker, mystery and sci-fi game developed by 越青 and published by Eternal Dream. Released on April 27th 2024 has received 4,397 reviews of which 4,355 were positive and 42 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free mystery games on Steam.
9.5
4,355
42
8
players
7. United heist
Your crew consists of two elite thieves. A client hires you to steal a mysterious item. One handles intel; the other infiltrates. Choose your roles and master the heist in this asymmetric co-op puzzle game. United heist is a puzzle, co-op campaign and adventure game developed and published by No more Sleep. Released on February 12th 2023 has received 1,799 reviews of which 1,482 were positive and 317 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free mystery games on Steam.
7.9
1,482
317
6
players
8. Dark Nights
Nothing is as it seems. Dark Nights is a otome, visual novel and adventure game developed and published by Pinlin. Released on October 31st 2022 has received 348 reviews of which 318 were positive and 30 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free mystery games on Steam.
8.4
318
30
5
players
9. Porcelain Tales
Collect, run and be a pain in the porcelain Porcelain Tales is a mystery, magic and adventure game developed and published by Oohoo Studio. Released on February 04th 2022 has received 495 reviews of which 410 were positive and 85 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free mystery games on Steam.
7.8
410
85
3
players
10. NOeSIS01_诉说谎言记忆物语
From behind the incidents, there hide the secret of the past. NOeSIS01_诉说谎言记忆物语 is a visual novel, rpg and mystery game developed by Classic Chocolat and published by Hikare 个人汉化. Released on March 19th 2020 has received 1,414 reviews of which 1,383 were positive and 31 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free mystery games on Steam.
9.2
1,383
31
1
players