2026 is shaping up to be a pretty massive year for video games, but if you can't quite crack the mystery of what to play next, Steam has you covered with an extra-special limited-time promotion. That thing about cracking a mystery will be really funny in a second, trust me.
From now until January 19, Steam is running an event entirely focused on detective games. There are tons of deep discounts on some of the best games the mystery genre has to offer, including The Case of the Golden Idol, Strange Horticulture, and my own personal game of 2025, Blue Prince. While discounts are all well and good, you'll probably be more interested to know there are also some free downloads to claim. And by some, I mean loads. Like, loads.
From now until January 19 at 10am PT, you can get your hands on over 24 free demos for a range of excellent detective games. While I can't imagine you'll be able to play through them all, some of these are almost certainly going to sink their teeth into you and leave you feeling the need to buy the full game. Let's take a look at the...
