Best 1990's Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 4,929 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 11/23/2025.
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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 30,062 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,647 positive reviews and 415 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.79 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 255,323 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 248,732 positive reviews and 6,591 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 154,335 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 148,973 positive reviews and 5,362 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 24,326 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,635 positive reviews and 691 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 9,047 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,833 positive reviews and 214 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 16,635 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,035 positive reviews and 600 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 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 #7 spot for the best Mac OS 1990's games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,044 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,949 positive reviews and 95 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 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Mac OS 1990's games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,751 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,695 positive reviews and 56 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 |
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 1,463 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,446 positive reviews and 17 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 5,108 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,950 positive reviews and 158 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 Hypnospace Outlaw on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 3/12/2019 |
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| Publisher | No More Robots |
| Steam App Id | 844590 |
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| 505 | 10/1/2021 | 96 | $4.79 | Steam Charts | |
| 12,916 | 11/1/2000 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,294 | 11/19/1998 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 48 | 12/10/2018 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 94 | 6/12/2020 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 499 | 10/24/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 66 | 1/15/2025 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 31 | 7/17/2025 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 11/12/2024 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 33 | 3/12/2019 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 28). Half-Life on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 8). DUSK on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 13). Baldi's Basics Plus on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 27). STRAFTAT on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 8). The Roottrees are Dead on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 5). The Drifter on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 5). Beastieball on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 8). Hypnospace Outlaw on Steam. Steam Store.