Top 15 Most Popular Demos in Steam Detective Fest

Steam has been making a move towards more consumer-friendly options, such as reintroducing the long-lost tradition of demos. To this end, and to support developers with a future release, most events come with a designated "demo" section for those looking forward to trying things out.

This means that, for those who love Steam Next Fest and trying out future titles, every Steam event essentially works like a mini, themed Next Fest. This is also on top of the countless demos launching weekly.

So, if you're looking for some detective-themed demos to try, here are the top 15 ones from the Steam Detective Fest!

The Enigma Cases

• Developer: Red Core Interactive
• Publisher: Red Axe Games
• Genre: Action, Adventure, RPG
• Tags: Early Access, Adventure, Simulation
• Release Date: 2026
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Detroit: Become Human

• Developer: Quantic Dream
• Publisher: Quantic Dream
• Genre: Action, Adventure
• Tags: Choices Matter, Story Rich, Multiple Endings
• Release Date: 18 Jun, 2020
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Death at Fleming Manor Demo

• Developer: SUPERTHUMb
• Publisher: SUPERTHUMb
• Genre: Adventure, Indie
• Tags: Interactive Fiction, Puzzle, Point & Click
• Release Date: 19 Nov, 2025
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Murders on the Yangtze River Demo

• Developer: OMEGAMES STUDIO
• Publisher: OMEGAMES STUDIO
• Genre: N/A
• Tags: Adventure, RPG, Interactive Fiction
• Release Date: 19 Sep, 2022
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The Occultist

• Developer: DALOAR
• Publisher: Daedalic Entertainment
• Genre: Action, Adventure, Indie
• Tags: Singleplayer, Psychological Horror, Adventure
• Release Date: 2026
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The Séance of Blake Manor Demo

• Developer: Spooky Doorway
• Publisher: Raw Fury
• Genre: Adventure, Indie
• Tags: Adventure, Puzzle, Clicker
• Release Date: 30 Apr, 2025
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Heavy Rain

• Developer: Quantic Dream
• Publisher: Quantic Dream
• Genre: Action, Adventure
• Tags: Choices Matter, Story Rich, Multiple Endings
• Release Date: 18 Jun, 2020
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Turlock Holmes

• Developer: Find the Lamp Games
• Publisher: Neverland Entertainment
• Genre: Casual, Strategy
• Tags: Puzzle, Detective, Crime
• Release Date: 21 Feb, 2024
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Staffer Case: A Supernatural Mystery Adventure

• Developer: Team Tetrapod
• Publisher: Team Tetrapod
• Genre: Adventure
• Tags: Detective, Story Rich, Mystery
• Release Date: 30 Apr, 2023
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Agatha Christie - Murder on the Orient Express Demo

• Developer: Microids Studio Lyon
• Publisher: Microids
• Genre: Action, Adventure, Simulation
• Tags: Action, Adventure, Simulation
• Release Date: 28 Sep, 2023
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Scene Investigators

• Developer: EQ Studios
• Publisher: EQ Studios
• Genre: Adventure, Indie
• Tags: Investigation, Mystery, Detective
• Release Date: 24 Oct, 2023
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WHODUNNIT Episode 1: Hitting Singles

• Developer: Don Attico
• Publisher: Don Attico
• Genre: Indie
• Tags: Visual Novel, Story Rich, Comedy
• Release Date: 15 Jan, 2026
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隐梦交织 Demo

• Developer: Millennium Nocturnes
• Publisher: Wise Games
• Genre: Adventure, RPG
• Tags: Adventure, RPG, Interactive Fiction
• Release Date: 12 Jan, 2026
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Lost Wiki: Kozlovka Demo

• Developer: yattytheman
• Publisher: yattytheman
• Genre: Indie
• Tags: Interactive Fiction, Puzzle, Detective
• Release Date: 15 Jan, 2026
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The Case of the Golden Idol

• Developer: Color Gray Games
• Publisher: Playstack
• Genre: Adventure, Indie
• Tags: Mystery, Detective, Investigation
• Release Date: 13 Oct, 2022
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