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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The Rewinder
The Rewinder is an adventure puzzle game based on Chinese mythology. You play as Yun, the last known Rewinder, who can communicate with spirits and explore other people's memories to alter the past.
Life is Strange: True Colors
Alex Chen hides her 'curse': the psychic power of Empathy, the ability to absorb the emotions of others. When her brother dies in a so-called accident, Alex must embrace her power to find the truth.
You Must
In the social network, the main character plays the quest "Hide and Seek", but this time the organizers decided to move the quest to the real world. They indicate the coordinates of the place where the quest item was hidden, the one who finds it first will receive a cash prize.
Rail of Möbius
It is an adventure game with multiple endings. An original script written by a well-known light novelist with a total of 400,000 words. With reasoning, suspense, love, and science fiction elements, it allows players to embark on a highly immersive journey of salvation on the submarine train.
The Big Con
Hustle your way across ‘90s America as a runaway teen con artist. Choose how to make your scratch as you don disguises, pick pockets, and rip people off in this comedic crime-filled adventure. Experience the totally rad '90s in all its plaid and payphone glory!
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.
Disillusion
A mysterious muse calls upon you to investigate a Large tower in an oneiric land.
PARQUET
In the near future, a technology called Brain-Machine Interface connects the brain and machines. This technology brings about a new paradigm and opens the gates to the digitization of human memory itself. From these new discoveries, "he" is born.
Myst
Welcome to Myst: a starkly beautiful island, eerily tinged with mystery and shrouded in intrigue. Built from the ground up to play in 2D & VR, explore Myst in a whole new dimension! Journey to the Ages, unravel puzzles, and be a part of the surrealistic adventure that will become your own.
The Chrono Jotter
The Chrono Jotter is a mystery and suspense visual novel that follows the steps of Ran Ibuki, a high-school student, as she investigates against the clock to discover who's killing her new classmates -- and avenge the murder of her girlfriend. Are you ready for this savage feast of life and death?
I Expect You To Die 2: The Spy and the Liar
Become an elite super spy ready for espionage, explosives, and gadgets galore. This popular escape-the-room VR franchise is back with more ingenious puzzles, cunning villains, and dangerous locales.
Somewhere in the Shadow
Woke up in strange dark spot. Who has done it with you? And why? Try to get out from that scary place and stay alive...
Arietta of Spirits
Arietta of Spirits is a story-driven action-adventure game, with easy to approach game mechanics. Follow Arietta on her journey to unveil the mysteries of the Spirit Realm and immerse yourself in a story filled with emotion and surprising turns.
Twelve Minutes
An interactive thriller about a man trapped in a time loop. Featuring James McAvoy, Daisy Ridley, and Willem Dafoe.
HORROR TALES: The Wine
Explore a post-pandemic fictional Mediterranean island and confront your fears! Immerse yourself in a seemingly abandoned city and struggle to find a precious Banydebosc red wine bottle to cure your loved ones. But be aware; your Nemesis is hunting you. Indie Jumpscares included! :D
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.
Night Book
Tricked into reading an ancient book, Loralyn summons a demon into her home. Night Book is an interactive occult thriller movie, created in lockdown, from the publishers of The Complex, Five Dates and Maid of Sker.
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.
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!
Summer of '58
In the summer of 2008. The main character, at the request of followers, goes to Russia to explore the abandoned camp "Yunost". Locals say that this place is inhabited by restless souls. This will need to be checked.
Creepy Tale 2
Experience the creepy tension of a brothers Grimm fairy tale in this puzzle adventure game. Follow the young and brave Lars as he embarks on a dangerous journey to save his sisters mind from the clutches of a mysterious evil.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 April 15th 2025.
1. 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 36,608 reviews of which 35,742 were positive and 866 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played mystery game, thanks to its 1,438 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.6
35,742
866
1,438
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 81,971 reviews of which 78,436 were positive and 3,535 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. While seeing 1,094 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among mystery games based on player count.
9.4
78,436
3,535
1,094
players
3. 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 26,311 reviews of which 25,335 were positive and 976 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. While seeing 463 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among mystery games based on player count.
9.4
25,335
976
463
players
4. 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 2,875 reviews of which 2,796 were positive and 79 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 412 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played mystery games.
9.3
2,796
79
412
players
5. 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 30,063 reviews of which 28,873 were positive and 1,190 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 349 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played mystery games.
9.4
28,873
1,190
349
players
6. 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 7,981 reviews of which 7,521 were positive and 460 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 343 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played mystery games.
9.1
7,521
460
343
players
7. Raging Loop
The feast has begun, can you escape the village alive? Raging Loop is a visual novel, adventure and indie game developed and published by KEMCO. Released on August 23rd 2017 has received 7,217 reviews of which 6,941 were positive and 276 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 294 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played mystery games.
9.3
6,941
276
294
players
8. 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 puzzle, mystery and detective game developed by Robin Ward and published by Evil Trout. Released on January 15th 2025 has received 2,074 reviews of which 2,027 were positive and 47 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 271 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played mystery games.
9.3
2,027
47
271
players
9. Firewatch
Firewatch is a single-player first-person mystery set in the Wyoming wilderness, where your only emotional lifeline is the person on the other end of a handheld radio. Firewatch is a adventure, atmospheric and story rich game developed by Campo Santo and published by Campo Santo and Panic. Released on February 09th 2016 has received 89,200 reviews of which 80,644 were positive and 8,556 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 194 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played mystery games.
8.9
80,644
8,556
194
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 mystery, detective and investigation game developed by Color Gray Games and published by Playstack. Released on October 13th 2022 has received 8,379 reviews of which 8,234 were positive and 145 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 186 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played mystery games.
9.5
8,234
145
186
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 April 15th 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 11,233 reviews of which 10,796 were positive and 437 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Featuring a massive 94% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for mystery category.
9.3
10,796
437
-94%
23.00€
1.38€
2. Escape From Mystwood Mansion
In this first-person puzzle escape room game, you are trapped in the mysterious Mystwood mansion. Explore the mansion and find hidden compartments while solving puzzles and deciphering codes to find a way out. Will you escape or linger to uncover the mansion's final secret? Escape From Mystwood Mansion is a escape room, puzzle and cozy game developed and published by Lost Sock Studio. Released on September 27th 2023 has received 859 reviews of which 809 were positive and 50 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 94% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in mystery games.
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809
50
-94%
16.67€
1.00€
3. 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 683 reviews of which 566 were positive and 117 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 93% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in mystery games.
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566
117
-93%
14.29€
1.00€
4. 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 1,731 reviews of which 1,310 were positive and 421 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for mystery games.
7.3
1,310
421
-93%
29.57€
2.07€
5. SCP: Secret Files
SCP: Secret Files is a collection of paranormal cases from the SCP Foundation, an organization tasked with containing dangerous anomalies. You join as an assistant researcher for Dr. Raymond Hamm and complete a strenuous induction program that will make you question everything you know. SCP: Secret Files is a adventure, story rich and psychological horror game developed by GameZoo Studio and published by Pixmain. Released on September 13th 2022 has received 4,763 reviews of which 4,219 were positive and 544 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for mystery games.
8.6
4,219
544
-92%
12.50€
1.00€
6. Murdered: Soul Suspect
MURDERED: SOUL SUSPECT™ takes players into a whole new realm of mystery where the case is personal and the clues just out of reach, challenging gamers to solve the hardest case of all… their own murder. Murdered: Soul Suspect is a detective, adventure and mystery game developed by Airtight Games and published by Square Enix. Released on June 05th 2014 has received 16,558 reviews of which 14,195 were positive and 2,363 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for mystery games.
8.4
14,195
2,363
-90%
19.30€
1.93€
7. Black Mirror III
Help Darren continue his search to uncover his clouded past. What do his torturous nightmares really mean? Who is the mysterious person that posted the bail to set him free? What demons lie waiting in the crypt? Black Mirror III is a adventure, point & click and horror game developed by Cranberry Production and published by THQ Nordic. Released on April 03rd 2014 has received 491 reviews of which 438 were positive and 53 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for mystery games.
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438
53
-90%
10.00€
1.00€
8. √Letter - Root Letter -
When a letter is delivered 15 years late - you discover an old pen-friend was involved in a murder, before she disappeared. Travelling to her hometown, you must investigate the murder, using her past letters as clues to uncover the disturbing truth. √Letter - Root Letter - is a adventure, visual novel and anime game developed and published by DRAGAMI GAMES and LTD.. Released on July 07th 2017 has received 544 reviews of which 433 were positive and 111 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for mystery games.
7.5
433
111
-90%
19.99€
1.99€
9. Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in Disguise
Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in Disguise is an open-world survival horror video game serving as both a sequel and prequel to the original Deadly Premonition: The Director’s Cut. Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in Disguise is a adventure, action and mystery game developed by Toy Box Inc. and White Owls Inc. and published by Rising Star Games. Released on June 11th 2022 has received 399 reviews of which 287 were positive and 112 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for mystery games.
6.8
287
112
-90%
39.99€
3.99€
10. The Suicide of Rachel Foster
Coming back to the family hotel after years, a young woman finds herself trapped with the ghosts from her past and an old cellular telephone as the only way to unveil a terrible truth. The Suicide of Rachel Foster is a walking simulator, mystery and atmospheric game developed by ONE-O-ONE GAMES and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on February 19th 2020 has received 6,343 reviews of which 4,358 were positive and 1,985 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for mystery games.
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4,358
1,985
-90%
16.99€
1.69€
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 April 15th 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 10,266 reviews of which 9,984 were positive and 282 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 167 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free mystery games on Steam.
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9,984
282
167
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 5,434 reviews of which 4,811 were positive and 623 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free mystery games on Steam.
8.6
4,811
623
54
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 23,343 reviews of which 22,694 were positive and 649 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
22,694
649
51
players
4. 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 5,195 reviews of which 4,999 were positive and 196 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free mystery games on Steam.
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4,999
196
38
players
5. 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 2,344 reviews of which 2,245 were positive and 99 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free mystery games on Steam.
9.1
2,245
99
37
players
6. 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 co-op campaign, puzzle and adventure game developed and published by No more Sleep. Released on February 12th 2023 has received 1,726 reviews of which 1,429 were positive and 297 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free mystery games on Steam.
7.9
1,429
297
23
players
7. 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 1,397 reviews of which 1,366 were positive and 31 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free mystery games on Steam.
9.2
1,366
31
9
players
8. 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, sci-fi and mystery game developed by 越青 and published by Eternal Dream. Released on April 27th 2024 has received 4,032 reviews of which 3,995 were positive and 37 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free mystery games on Steam.
9.5
3,995
37
4
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 484 reviews of which 402 were positive and 82 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
402
82
4
players
10. 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 341 reviews of which 311 were positive and 30 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free mystery games on Steam.
8.4
311
30
3
players