Best 1990's Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 3,812 1990's games, but not all of them are able to be played on Mac. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. 1990's game rankings were last updated on 1/6/2025.
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1. Touhou Mystia's Izakaya
A brand new pixel art restaurant simulator based on the Touhou Project! Play as Mystia, the owner of a small izakaya. Collect ingredients by day, cater to the customers by night, learn recipes from familiar characters, and become the best izakaya owner in all of Gensokyo!
Touhou Mystia's Izakaya holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS 1990's game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,458 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,110 positive reviews and 348 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
2. Counter-Strike
Play the world's number 1 online action game. Engage in an incredibly realistic brand of terrorist warfare in this wildly popular team-based game. Ally with teammates to complete strategic missions. Take out enemy sites. Rescue hostages. Your role affects your team's success. Your team's success affects your role.
Counter-Strike has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS 1990's games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 246,321 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 240,013 positive reviews and 6,308 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Counter-Strike on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
3. Half-Life
Named Game of the Year by over 50 publications, Valve's debut title blends action and adventure with award-winning technology to create a frighteningly realistic world where players must think to survive. Also includes an exciting multiplayer mode that allows you to play against friends and enemies around the world.
Half-Life has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS 1990's games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 143,540 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 138,603 positive reviews and 4,937 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
4. DUSK
Battle through an onslaught of mystical backwater cultists, possessed militants & even darker forces as you attempt to discover just what lurks beneath the Earth in this retro FPS inspired by the '90s legends.
DUSK has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS 1990's games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,786 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,186 positive reviews and 600 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 12/10/2018 |
| Franchise | New Blood Interactive |
| Developer | David Szymanski |
| Publisher | New Blood Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 519860 |
5. Baldi's Basics Plus
Baldi's Basics® Plus is an active stealth roguelike that parodies cheap '90s edutainment with a subtle horror twist! Play Hide & Seek with Baldi as he chases you through procedurally generated levels while using your surroundings, items, and game knowledge to shift chaos in your favor.
Baldi's Basics Plus has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS 1990's games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,477 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,320 positive reviews and 157 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 6/12/2020 |
| Developer | Basically Games |
| Publisher | Basically Games, LLC |
| Steam App Id | 1275890 |
6. Hypnospace Outlaw
Greetings Enforcer, and thank you for enlisting in the Hypnospace Patrol Department! As the world falls into its slumber, Hypnospace becomes a bustling global village. These virtual streets aren't going to police themselves!
Hypnospace Outlaw has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS 1990's games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,616 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,482 positive reviews and 134 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Hypnospace Outlaw on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 3/12/2019 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | No More Robots |
| Steam App Id | 844590 |
7. Day of the Tentacle Remastered
Originally released by LucasArts in 1993 as a sequel to Ron Gilbert’s ground breaking Maniac Mansion, Day of the Tentacle is back in a remastered edition that features all new hand-drawn, high resolution artwork, with remastered audio, music and sound effects.
Day of the Tentacle Remastered has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS 1990's games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,329 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,199 positive reviews and 130 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 3/22/2016 |
| Franchise | Double Fine Productions |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Double Fine Productions |
| Steam App Id | 388210 |
8. Beastieball
A turn-based volleyball RPG where you coach a sports team of Beasties! Your Beasties' relationships grow and change, unlocking new abilities and combo plays!
Beastieball has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS 1990's games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 879 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 876 positive reviews and 3 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 11/12/2024 |
| Franchise | Klei |
| Developer | Wishes Ultd. |
| Publisher | Klei Publishing |
| Steam App Id | 1864950 |
9. Half-Life: Opposing Force
Return to the Black Mesa Research Facility as one of the military specialists assigned to eliminate Gordon Freeman. Experience an entirely new episode of single player action. Meet fierce alien opponents, and experiment with new weaponry. Named 'Game of the Year' by the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences.
Half-Life: Opposing Force has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS 1990's games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,570 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,411 positive reviews and 1,159 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Half-Life: Opposing Force on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 11/1/1999 |
| Franchise | Half-Life |
| Developer | Gearbox Software |
| Publisher | Valve |
| Steam App Id | 50 |
10. The Curse of Monkey Island
The only pirate adventure that asks the question: What's sharper, your sword or your wit?
The Curse of Monkey Island has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS 1990's games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,630 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,553 positive reviews and 77 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run The Curse of Monkey Island on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $6.99 |
| Release Date | 3/22/2018 |
| Franchise | Monkey Island Franchise |
| Developer | LucasArts |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 730820 |
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| 725 | 10/1/2021 | 96 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7,585 | 11/1/2000 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,082 | 11/19/1998 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 47 | 12/10/2018 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 44 | 6/12/2020 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 22 | 3/12/2019 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 3/22/2016 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 123 | 11/12/2024 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 130 | 11/1/1999 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 29 | 3/22/2018 | 93 | $6.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 13). DUSK on Steam. Steam Store.
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 15). Hypnospace Outlaw on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 15). Day of the Tentacle Remastered on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). Beastieball on Steam. Steam Store.
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 2). The Curse of Monkey Island on Steam. Steam Store.