Free Mystery Games on Steam
Steam currently has 5,921 Mystery games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best free games ranked by popularity and ratings. Data for this list is calculated from reviews and player counts reported directly by Steam and will be updated in real-time. Free Mystery game rankings were last updated on 6/1/2024.
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1. Palia
Palia is a vibrant new world made just for you. Craft, cook, fish, and farm with friends as you live the life of your dreams and discover an enchanting adventure filled with colorful characters and a mystery to unravel.
Palia holds the #1 spot for "best free Mystery game on Steam" with a Player Score of 75. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,212 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,266 positive reviews and 1,946 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Palia on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 3/25/2024 |
| Developer | Singularity 6 Corporation |
| Publisher | Singularity 6 Corporation |
| Steam App Id | 2707930 |
2. Poppy Playtime
You must stay alive in this horror/puzzle adventure. Try to survive the vengeful toys waiting for you in the abandoned toy factory. Use your GrabPack to hack electrical circuits or nab anything from afar. Explore the mysterious facility... and don't get caught.
Poppy Playtime has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Mystery games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 74,289 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 61,494 positive reviews and 12,795 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Poppy Playtime on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 10/12/2021 |
| Developer | Mob Entertainment |
| Publisher | Mob Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 1721470 |
3. Fear Surrounds
Fear Surrounds is a horror-tinged take on the werewolf-style social subterfuge genre, where two evil spirits hide within a group of players and attempt to sabotage and murder them.
Fear Surrounds has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Mystery games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,204 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,797 positive reviews and 1,407 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 10/19/2021 |
| Developer | SaltyEgg Studio |
| Publisher | Yooreka Studio |
| Steam App Id | 1526490 |
4. Everlasting Summer
Visual novel loved by many – Everlasting Summer – now on Steam!
Everlasting Summer has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Mystery games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 72,264 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 68,695 positive reviews and 3,569 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Everlasting Summer on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 11/19/2014 |
| Developer | Soviet Games |
| Publisher | Soviet Games |
| Steam App Id | 331470 |
5. Deceit
Test your instincts at trust and deception in an action-filled, multiplayer first-person shooter. You wake up in unknown surroundings to the sound of the Game Master’s unfamiliar voice, surrounded by five others. A third of your group have been infected with a virus, but who will escape?
Deceit has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Mystery games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 92,570 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 73,442 positive reviews and 19,128 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Deceit on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 3/3/2017 |
| Franchise | World Makers |
| Developer | World Makers |
| Publisher | World Makers |
| Steam App Id | 466240 |
6. Tell Me Why
Tell Me Why is the multi-award winning episodic adventure game from Dontnod Entertainment in which twins use their supernatural bond to discover the truth of their troubled past.
Tell Me Why has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Mystery games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,536 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,656 positive reviews and 1,880 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Tell Me Why on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 8/27/2020 |
| Franchise | Xbox Game Studios |
| Developer | DONTNOD Entertainment |
| Publisher | Xbox Game Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1180660 |
7. Romance Club - Stories I Play
Immerse yourself in romantic visual stories where you control what happens!
Romance Club - Stories I Play has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Mystery games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 569 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 444 positive reviews and 125 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Romance Club - Stories I Play on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/13/2023 |
| Developer | Your Story Interactive |
| Publisher | Your Story Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 2433470 |
8. Town of Salem 2
Step into the Town of Salem, a realm of Mystery and Deceit awaits! Join us in this thrilling online strategy game. Experience paranoia, taste triumph, and confront Murder in every move!
Town of Salem 2 has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Mystery games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,236 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,892 positive reviews and 1,344 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Town of Salem 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/25/2023 |
| Developer | BlankMediaGames LLC |
| Publisher | BlankMediaGames LLC |
| Steam App Id | 2140510 |
9. Enderal: Forgotten Stories (Special Edition)
Enderal: Forgotten Stories (Special Edition) is a total conversion mod for Skyrim SE. It offers an immersive open world, new skill systems and gameplay with a dark, psychological storyline and believable characters. SE features a new rendering engine, improved lighting, performance and stability.
Enderal: Forgotten Stories (Special Edition) has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Mystery games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,662 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,205 positive reviews and 457 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Enderal: Forgotten Stories (Special Edition) on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
10. Life is Strange - Episode 1
Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.
Life is Strange - Episode 1 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Mystery games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 164,328 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 158,049 positive reviews and 6,279 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Life is Strange - Episode 1 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 1/29/2015 |
| Franchise | DON'T NOD |
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| Steam App Id | 319630 |
More Free Mystery Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Mystery games available on Steam.
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 | 10,534 | 3/25/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,154 | 10/12/2021 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 699 | 10/19/2021 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 561 | 11/19/2014 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 528 | 3/3/2017 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 452 | 8/27/2020 | 82 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 431 | 10/13/2023 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 385 | 8/25/2023 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 373 | 4/2/2021 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 327 | 1/29/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 229 | 10/15/2021 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 217 | 4/27/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 209 | 9/20/2018 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 203 | 2/3/2017 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 199 | 9/26/2018 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 140 | 5/5/2020 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 112 | 2/6/2024 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 108 | 9/30/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 89 | 9/1/2023 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 78 | 1/6/2023 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, June 1). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, June 1). Palia on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 24). Poppy Playtime on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 25). Fear Surrounds on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 24). Everlasting Summer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). Deceit on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 31). Tell Me Why on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). Romance Club - Stories I Play on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). Town of Salem 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 23). Enderal: Forgotten Stories (Special Edition) on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 23). Life is Strange - Episode 1 on Steam. Steam Store.