Best 1990's Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 4,818 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 11/6/2025.
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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 29,386 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,976 positive reviews and 410 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 253,665 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 247,114 positive reviews and 6,551 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 152,676 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 147,376 positive reviews and 5,300 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 24,188 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,508 positive reviews and 680 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 8,632 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,428 positive reviews and 204 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 | 6/11/2020 |
| 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 300 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 14,885 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,329 positive reviews and 556 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 2,447 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,402 positive reviews and 45 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 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS 1990's games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,678 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,585 positive reviews and 93 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 1,426 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,410 positive reviews and 16 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 5,073 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,916 positive reviews and 157 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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| 162 | 10/1/2021 | 96 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,728 | 11/1/2000 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 539 | 11/19/1998 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 53 | 12/10/2018 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 134 | 6/11/2020 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 747 | 10/24/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 27 | 7/17/2025 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 102 | 1/15/2025 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 47 | 11/12/2024 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 26 | 3/12/2019 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 7). Counter-Strike on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 4). Half-Life on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 3). DUSK on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 7). Baldi's Basics Plus on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 6). STRAFTAT on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 13). The Drifter on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 4). The Roottrees are Dead on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 7). Beastieball on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 30). Hypnospace Outlaw on Steam. Steam Store.