Best 1990's Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 5,107 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 12/21/2025.
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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 30,595 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,172 positive reviews and 423 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.23 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 256,915 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 250,276 positive reviews and 6,639 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 157,235 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 151,754 positive reviews and 5,481 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 24,618 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,905 positive reviews and 713 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 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS 1990's games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,371 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,149 positive reviews and 222 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. STRAFTAT
STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.
STRAFTAT has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS 1990's games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,100 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,428 positive reviews and 672 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play STRAFTAT on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/24/2024 |
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| Publisher | Lemaitre Bros |
| Steam App Id | 2386720 |
7. The Drifter
A Pulp Adventure Thriller - A murdered drifter awakens. Alive again, seconds before his death. Hunted and haunted, help him untangle a mad web of conspiracy in this fast-paced point 'n click thrill-ride.
The Drifter has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS 1990's games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,571 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,497 positive reviews and 74 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 | 7/17/2025 |
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| Publisher | Powerhoof |
| Steam App Id | 1170570 |
8. The Roottrees are Dead
A genealogical mystery straight out of 1998. Scour the early Internet for clues, uncover hidden connections, and piece together the family tree behind the secretive Roottree Corporation.
The Roottrees are Dead has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS 1990's games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,418 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,218 positive reviews and 200 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 The Roottrees are Dead on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 1/15/2025 |
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| Steam App Id | 2754380 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Mac OS 1990's games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,534 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,515 positive reviews and 19 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 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Mac OS 1990's games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,258 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,093 positive reviews and 165 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 |
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| Publisher | No More Robots |
| Steam App Id | 844590 |
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| 281 | 10/1/2021 | 96 | $3.23 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,578 | 11/1/2000 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 781 | 11/19/1998 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 43 | 12/10/2018 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 89 | 6/12/2020 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 888 | 10/24/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 57 | 7/17/2025 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 554 | 1/15/2025 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 33 | 11/12/2024 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 19 | 3/12/2019 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 26). Half-Life on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 24). DUSK on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 12). Baldi's Basics Plus on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 8). STRAFTAT on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 21). The Drifter on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 24). The Roottrees are Dead on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 30). Beastieball on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 7). Hypnospace Outlaw on Steam. Steam Store.