What are the best Mac games?

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Just because you are the Mac user and not a PC, the world of video games is not closed to you! In fact, we invite you to discover what are the best games on the Mac to help you relax!

Small disclaimer: this ranking is subjectiveThis is the selection made by the editorial team. We invite you to share yours in the comments!

At the same time, don't hesitate to check out the best free PC games to have fun without spending a thing.

Game Platform
1. Baldur's Gate 3 PC, Mac, Steam Deck
2. Stardew Valley PC, Mac, Steam Deck
3. Rimworld PC, Mac, Steam Deck
4. Plants vs Zombies GOTY Edition PC, Mac
5. Balatro PC, Mac, Steam Deck

Among the games available for purchase on Mac, the editorial team has identified five that stand out from the crowdThese titles are our favorites, so don't hesitate to give them a try!

Our favorites

1. Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3 created a real tidal wave when it was released. Named Game of the Year in 2023 (GOTY), Larian Studios' role-playing game shines with its unprecedented customization, the great freedom of action offered to players and its rich & complex history guarantee a unique adventure.

The video game Baldur's Gate 3. ©Dramsey for Alucare.fr

Since Baldur's Gate 3 draws inspiration from Dungeons & Dragons games, people who enjoy them or are fans of action RPG titles should find this game to their liking.

2. Stardew Valley

Stardew Valley is more cozy. In fact, it is taking care of the farm bequeathed to you by your late grandfather. From there, you live a life punctuated by livestock farming, land cultivation, farming, etc. With the possibility, too, of getting married and having children!

The Stardew Valley video game. ©Dramsey for Alucare.fr

Stardew Valley is aimed at gamers fans of cosy games and management, like Animal Crossing. There is no doubt that its calm atmosphere will provide you with soothing gaming sessions...

3. Rimworld

Rimworld is also a management game, but in a different way. much heavier atmosphere than Stardew Valley. In this survival-focused title, you manage human colonies occupied by survivors of a space crash. All this in exotic environments that are far from welcoming...

Rimworld video game. ©Dramsey for Alucare.fr

For people fans of management/survival games with a dynamic storytelling (Here, the story is generated via AI that will create random events), don't hesitate to give Rimworld a try.

4. Plants vs Zombies GOTY Edition

Plants vs Zombies GOTY Edition immerses you in a disillusioned world where life (nature) and death (zombies) clash mercilessly! Through five different modes each as fun as the next, the game promises to entertain.

Plants vs Zombies GOTY Edition video game. ©Dramsey for Alucare.fr

Plants vs Zombies GOTY Edition is specially designed for players who fans of strategy games. If Clash Royale speaks to you, then you should definitely give Plants vs Zombies a shot.

5. Balatro

Finally, we have the indie nugget nominated for GOTY 2024 and voted best mobile game of that same year: Balatro. On the basis of poker, the roguelike / deckbuilding offers players the chance to go through the rounds and get the best cards.

The Balatro video game. ©Dramsey for Alucare.fr

If you are a player rather nomadic, fan of card games and poker in particularWhether you're looking for a gaming experience that's both accessible and challenging, Balatro is for you!

Top 50 best Mac games

In addition to our five favourites, we also offer you a selection of Top 50 best Mac games. You're sure to find what you're looking for:

#1 - Wobbledogs

🎮 Game 👀 Information
  • Developer/Publisher Animal Uprising / Secret Mode
  • Release date January 28, 2021
  • Platforms : PC/Mac
  • Eval on Steam : 98% extremely positive (11,916)
  • Multiplayer No
  • PEGI : PEGI 3
  • Gender : Occasional, Independent, Simulation

#2 - Euro Truck Simulator 2

🎮 Game 👀 Information
  • Developer/Publisher : SCS Software
  • Release date October 18, 2012
  • Platforms PC/Mac, Steam Deck
  • Eval on Steam 97% extremely positive (669,305)
  • Multiplayer No
  • PEGI : PEGI 3
  • Gender : Freelance, Simulation

#3 - Bloons TD 6

🎮 Game 👀 Information
  • Developer/Publisher : Ninja Kiwi
  • Release date December 18, 2018
  • Platforms : PC/Mac
  • Eval on Steam 97% extremely positive (318,353)
  • Multiplayer : Yes
  • PEGI : PEGI 3
  • Gender : Strategy

#4 - Subnautica

🎮 Game 👀 Information
  • Developer/Publisher : Unknown Worlds Entertainment
  • Release date January 23, 2018
  • Platforms PC/Mac, Steam Deck
  • Eval on Steam 97% extremely positive (286,817)
  • Multiplayer No
  • PEGI : PEGI 12
  • Gender Adventure, Independent

#5 - Factorio

🎮 Game 👀 Information
  • Developer/Publisher Wube Software LTD.
  • Release date August 14, 2020
  • Platforms PC/Mac, Steam Deck
  • Eval on Steam 97% extremely positive (173,585)
  • Multiplayer : Yes
  • PEGI : PEGI 7
  • Gender : Casual, Independent, Simulation, Strategy

#6 - American Truck Simulator

🎮 Game 👀 Information
  • Developer/Publisher : SCS Software
  • Release date February 2, 2016
  • Platforms PC/Mac, Steam Deck
  • Eval on Steam 97% extremely positive (147,047)
  • Multiplayer : Yes
  • PEGI : PEGI 3
  • Gender : Freelance, Simulation

#7 - Stray

🎮 Game 👀 Information
  • Developer/Publisher : BlueTwelve Studio / Annapurna Interactive
  • Release date July 19, 2022
  • Platforms PC/Mac, Steam Deck
  • Eval on Steam 97% extremely positive (141,597)
  • Multiplayer No
  • PEGI : PEGI 12
  • Gender Adventure, Independent

#8 - Dave the Diver

🎮 Game 👀 Information
  • Developer/Publisher : MINTROCKET
  • Release date June 28, 2023
  • Platforms PC/Mac, Steam Deck
  • Eval on Steam : 97% extremely positive (120,199)
  • Multiplayer No
  • PEGI : PEGI 12
  • Gender Adventure, Casual, RPG, Simulation

#9 - Totally Accurate Battle Simulator

🎮 Game 👀 Information
  • Developer/Publisher : Landfall
  • Release date April 1, 2021
  • Platforms PC/Mac, Steam Deck
  • Eval on Steam : 97% extremely positive (128,635)
  • Multiplayer : Yes
  • PEGI : PEGI 7
  • Gender : Independent, Simulation, Strategy

#10 - Slime Rancher

🎮 Game 👀 Information
  • Developer/Publisher : Monomi Park
  • Release date : August 1, 2017
  • Platforms : PC/Mac
  • Eval on Steam : 97% extremely positive (124,225)
  • Multiplayer No
  • PEGI : PEGI 3
  • Gender Action, Adventure, Independent, Simulation

#11 - Papers, Please

🎮 Game 👀 Information
  • Developer/Publisher Lucas Pope / 3909
  • Release date August 8, 2013
  • Platforms PC/Mac, Steam Deck
  • Eval on Steam 97% extremely positive (68,270)
  • Multiplayer No
  • PEGI PEGI 16
  • Gender Adventure, Independent

#12 - BattleBlock Theater® - BattleBlock Theater

🎮 Game 👀 Information
  • Developer/Publisher The Behemoth
  • Release date May 15, 2014
  • Platforms : PC/Mac
  • Eval on Steam 97% extremely positive (54.775)
  • Multiplayer : Yes
  • PEGI : PEGI 12
  • Gender Action, Adventure, Casual, Independent

#13 – Garry's Mod

🎮 Game 👀 Information
  • Developer/Publisher : Facepunch Studios / Valve
  • Release date November 29, 2006
  • Platforms : PC/Mac
  • Eval on Steam : 96% extremely positive (1,007,089)
  • Multiplayer : Yes
  • PEGI : PEGI 12
  • Gender : Occasional, Independent, Simulation

#14 - Undertale

🎮 Game 👀 Information
  • Developer/Publisher Toby Fox
  • Release date September 15, 2015
  • Platforms : PC/Mac
  • Eval on Steam : 96% extremely positive (256,324)
  • Multiplayer No
  • PEGI : PEGI 12
  • Gender : Independent, RPG

#15 - Cuphead

🎮 Game 👀 Information
  • Developer/Publisher Studio MDHR Entertainment Inc.
  • Release date September 29, 2017
  • Platforms PC/Mac, Steam Deck
  • Eval on Steam 96% extremely positive (170,756)
  • Multiplayer : Yes
  • PEGI : PEGI 7
  • Gender Action, Independent

#16 - Inscryption

🎮 Game 👀 Information
  • Developer/Publisher : Daniel Mullins Games / Devolver Digital
  • Release date October 19, 2021
  • Platforms : PC/Mac
  • Eval on Steam 96% extremely positive (122,378)
  • Multiplayer No
  • PEGI PEGI 16
  • Gender Adventure, Independent, Strategy

#17 - Castle Crashers® - Castle Crashers

🎮 Game 👀 Information
  • Developer/Publisher The Behemoth
  • Release date September 26, 2012
  • Platforms PC/Mac, Steam Deck
  • Eval on Steam 96% extremely positive (97.474)
  • Multiplayer : Yes
  • PEGI PEGI 16
  • Gender Action, Adventure, Casual, Independent, RPG

#18 - Outlast

🎮 Game 👀 Information
  • Developer/Publisher : Red Barrels
  • Release date September 4, 2013
  • Platforms : PC/Mac
  • Eval on Steam 96% extremely positive (93.881)
  • Multiplayer No
  • PEGI PEGI 18
  • Gender Action, Adventure, Independent

#19 - Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance

🎮 Game 👀 Information
  • Developer/Publisher : PlatinumGames / KONAMI
  • Release date January 9, 2014
  • Platforms : PC/Mac
  • Eval on Steam : 96% extremely positive (65,942)
  • Multiplayer No
  • PEGI PEGI 18
  • Gender : Action

#20 - Tabletop Simulator

🎮 Game 👀 Information
  • Developer/Publisher : Berserk Games
  • Release date June 5, 2015
  • Platforms : PC/Mac
  • Eval on Steam 96% extremely positive (42.775)
  • Multiplayer : Yes
  • PEGI : PEGI 3
  • Gender Casual, Independent, RPG, Simulation, Strategy

#21 - Stacklands

🎮 Game 👀 Information
  • Developer/Publisher : Sokpop Collective
  • Release date March 31, 2022
  • Platforms PC/Mac, Steam Deck
  • Eval on Steam 96% extremely positive (26,443)
  • Multiplayer No
  • PEGI : PEGI 3
  • Gender : Occasional, Independent, Simulation

#22 – Don't Starve Together

🎮 Game 👀 Information
  • Developer/Publisher Klei Entertainment
  • Release date December 15, 2014
  • Platforms PC/Mac, Steam Deck
  • Eval on Steam 95% extremely positive (346,154)
  • Multiplayer : Yes
  • PEGI : PEGI 12
  • Gender Action, Adventure, Independent, RPG, Simulation, Strategy

#23 - Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition

🎮 Game 👀 Information
  • Developer/Publisher : Larian Studios
  • Release date September 14, 2016
  • Platforms PC/Mac, Steam Deck
  • Eval on Steam 95% extremely positive (167,494)
  • Multiplayer : Yes
  • PEGI PEGI 18
  • Gender Adventure, RPG, Strategy

#24 - Cult of the Lamb

🎮 Game 👀 Information
  • Developer/Publisher Massive Monster / Devolver Digital
  • Release date August 11, 2022
  • Platforms PC/Mac, Steam Deck
  • Eval on Steam 95% extremely positive (91,344)
  • Multiplayer : Yes
  • PEGI : PEGI 12
  • Gender Action, Adventure, Independent, Strategy

#25 - WorldBox - God Simulator

🎮 Game 👀 Information
  • Developer/Publisher Maxim Karpenko
  • Release date December 2, 2021
  • Platforms PC/Mac, Steam Deck
  • Eval on Steam 95% extremely positive (40,658)
  • Multiplayer No
  • PEGI : PEGI 7
  • Gender : Independent, Simulation, Early access

#26 - Descenders

🎮 Game 👀 Information
  • Developer/Publisher : RageSquid / No More Robots
  • Release date May 7, 2019
  • Platforms : PC/Mac
  • Eval on Steam 95% extremely positive (16,111)
  • Multiplayer : Yes
  • PEGI : PEGI 3
  • Gender Action, Racing, Sport

#27 - Door Kickers 2: Task Force North

🎮 Game 👀 Information
  • Developer/Publisher : KillHouse Games
  • Release date February 10, 2025
  • Platforms PC/Mac, Steam Deck
  • Eval on Steam 95% extremely positive (40,658)
  • Multiplayer No
  • PEGI : PEGI 12
  • Gender Action, Independent, Simulation, Strategy

#28 - Valheim

🎮 Game 👀 Information
  • Developer/Publisher Iron Gate AB / Coffee Stain Publishing
  • Release date February 2, 2021
  • Platforms PC/Mac, Steam Deck
  • Eval on Steam 94% very positive (427,915)
  • Multiplayer : Yes
  • PEGI PEGI 16
  • Gender Action, Adventure, Independent, RPG, Early Access

#29 - Human: Fall Flat

🎮 Game 👀 Information
  • Developer/Publisher : No Brakes Games / Curve Games
  • Release date July 22, 2016
  • Platforms : PC/Mac
  • Eval on Steam 94% very positive (165,161)
  • Multiplayer : Yes
  • PEGI : PEGI 3
  • Gender Adventure, Casual, Independent, Simulation

#30 - Hades II

🎮 Game 👀 Information
  • Developer/Publisher : Supergiant Games
  • Release date May 6, 2024
  • Platforms PC/Mac, Steam Deck
  • Eval on Steam 94% very positive (62.415)
  • Multiplayer No
  • PEGI : PEGI 12
  • Gender Action, Independent, RPG, Early Access

#31 - Barotrauma

🎮 Game 👀 Information
  • Developer/Publisher : FakeFish, Undertow Games / Daedalic Entertainment
  • Release date June 5, 2019
  • Platforms : PC/Mac
  • Eval on Steam 94% very positive (53,276)
  • Multiplayer : Yes
  • PEGI : 16
  • Gender : Role, Simulation

#32 - Plague Inc: Evolved

🎮 Game 👀 Information
  • Developer/Publisher : Ndemic Creations
  • Release date February 18, 2016
  • Platforms PC/Mac, Steam Deck
  • Eval on Steam 94% very positive (50,320)
  • Multiplayer : Yes
  • PEGI : PEGI 7
  • Gender : Casual, Independent, Simulation, Strategy

#33 - Nine Sols

🎮 Game 👀 Information
  • Developer/Publisher : RedCandleGames
  • Release date May 29, 2024
  • Platforms PC/Mac, Steam Deck
  • Eval on Steam 94% very positive (27,960)
  • Multiplayer No
  • PEGI PEGI 16
  • Gender Action, Adventure, Independent

#34 – Sultan's Game

🎮 Game 👀 Information
  • Developer/Publisher : Double Cross / 2P Games
  • Release date March 31, 2025
  • Platforms : PC/Mac
  • Eval on Steam 94% very positive (18.051)
  • Multiplayer No
  • PEGI PEGI 16
  • Gender Adventure, Independent, RPG, Simulation, Strategy

#35 - Escape Simulator

🎮 Game 👀 Information
  • Developer/Publisher Pine Studio
  • Release date October 19, 2021
  • Platforms PC/Mac, Steam Deck
  • Eval on Steam 94% very positive (14,977)
  • Multiplayer : Yes
  • PEGI : PEGI 12
  • Gender Adventure, Casual, Independent, Simulation

#36 - Geometry Dash

🎮 Game 👀 Information
  • Developer/Publisher : RobTop Games
  • Release date December 22, 2014
  • Platforms : PC/Mac
  • Eval on Steam 93% very positive (412,139)
  • Multiplayer No
  • PEGI : PEGI 3
  • Gender Action, Independent

#37 - Supermarket Simulator

🎮 Game 👀 Information
  • Developer/Publisher Nokta Games
  • Release date June 19, 2025
  • Platforms : PC/Mac
  • Eval on Steam 93% very positive (66.923)
  • Multiplayer No
  • PEGI : PEGI 3
  • Gender : Occasional, Independent, Simulation

#38 - Unrailed!

🎮 Game 👀 Information
  • Developer/Publisher Indoor Astronaut / Daedalic Entertainment
  • Release date September 23, 2020
  • Platforms PC/Mac, Steam Deck
  • Eval on Steam 93% very positive (13.025)
  • Multiplayer : Yes
  • PEGI : PEGI 3
  • Gender Action, Occasional, Independent

#39 - Cities: Skylines

🎮 Game 👀 Information
  • Developer/Publisher : Colossal Order Ltd. / Paradox Interactive
  • Release date March 10, 2015
  • Platforms : PC/Mac
  • Eval on Steam 92% very positive (208,226)
  • Multiplayer No
  • PEGI : 3
  • Gender : Simulation, Strategy

#40 - Frostpunk

🎮 Game 👀 Information
  • Developer/Publisher : 11 bit studios
  • Release date April 24, 2018
  • Platforms : PC/Mac
  • Eval on Steam 92% very positive (103,772)
  • Multiplayer No
  • PEGI PEGI 16
  • Gender : Simulation, Strategy

#41 - A Little to the Left

🎮 Game 👀 Information
  • Developer/Publisher Max Inferno / Secret Mode
  • Release date November 8, 2022
  • Platforms PC/Mac, Steam Deck
  • Eval on Steam 92% very positive (12.795)
  • Multiplayer No
  • PEGI : PEGI 3
  • Gender : Occasional, Self-employed

#42 - Hearts of Iron IV

🎮 Game 👀 Information
  • Developer/Publisher Paradox Development Studio / Paradox Interactive
  • Release date : June 6, 2016
  • Platforms : PC/Mac
  • Eval on Steam : 91% very positive (241,573)
  • Multiplayer : Yes
  • PEGI : PEGI 7
  • Gender : Simulation, Strategy

#43 - Darkest Dungeon® - Darkest Dungeon

🎮 Game 👀 Information
  • Developer/Publisher Red Hook Studios
  • Release date January 19, 2016
  • Platforms PC/Mac, Steam Deck
  • Eval on Steam : 91% very positive (130,939)
  • Multiplayer No
  • PEGI PEGI 16
  • Gender Independent, RPG, Strategy

#44 - DEVOUR

🎮 Game 👀 Information
  • Developer/Publisher Straight Back Games
  • Release date January 28, 2021
  • Platforms PC/Mac, Steam Deck
  • Eval on Steam : 91% very positive (64,401)
  • Multiplayer : Yes
  • PEGI PEGI 16
  • Gender Independent

#45 - My Time at Portia

🎮 Game 👀 Information
  • Developer/Publisher : Pathea Games / Focus Entertainment
  • Release date January 15, 2019
  • Platforms : PC/Mac
  • Eval on Steam : 91% very positive (34,064)
  • Multiplayer No
  • PEGI : PEGI 7
  • Gender Adventure, Casual, Independent, RPG, Simulation

#46 - The Long Dark

🎮 Game 👀 Information
  • Developer/Publisher Hinterland Studio Inc.
  • Release date : August 1, 2017
  • Platforms PC/Mac, Steam Deck
  • Eval on Steam 90% very positive (99.320)
  • Multiplayer No
  • PEGI PEGI 16
  • Gender Adventure, Independent, Simulation, Strategy

#47 - Subnautica: Below Zero

🎮 Game 👀 Information
  • Developer/Publisher : Unknown Worlds Entertainment
  • Release date May 14, 2021
  • Platforms : PC/Mac
  • Eval on Steam 90% very positive (89.471)
  • Multiplayer No
  • PEGI : PEGI 12
  • Gender Adventure, Action

#48 - Starbound

🎮 Game 👀 Information
  • Developer/Publisher : Chucklefish
  • Release date July 22, 2016
  • Platforms : PC/Mac
  • Eval on Steam 90% very positive (86.519)
  • Multiplayer : Yes
  • PEGI : PEGI 12
  • Gender Action, Adventure, Casual, Independent, RPG

#49 - SnowRunner

🎮 Game 👀 Information
  • Developer/Publisher Saber Interactive / Focus Entertainment
  • Release date May 18, 2021
  • Platforms PC/Mac, Steam Deck
  • Eval on Steam 90% very positive (36,874)
  • Multiplayer : Yes
  • PEGI : PEGI 3
  • Gender Adventure, Simulation

#50 - Football Manager 2024

🎮 Game 👀 Information
  • Developer/Publisher Sports Interactive / SEGA
  • Release date November 6, 2023
  • Platforms : PC/Mac
  • Eval on Steam 90% very positive (14,642)
  • Multiplayer : Yes
  • PEGI : PEGI 3
  • Gender Simulation, Sport, Strategy

You now have all you need to quench your thirst for video games on the Mac! In the meantime, we invite you to see how download Netflix on Mac, so you can switch up your entertainment sources.

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