Best 2.5D Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 3,140 2.5D 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. 2.5D game rankings were last updated on 5/31/2025.
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1. INSIDE
Hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark project. INSIDE is a dark, narrative-driven platformer combining intense action with challenging puzzles. It has been critically acclaimed for its moody art style, ambient soundtrack and unsettling atmosphere.
INSIDE holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS 2.5D game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 68,055 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 65,963 positive reviews and 2,092 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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. Illusion Carnival
A lost soul wanders through a whimsical, eerie pop-up book like amusement park. Dive into fun-filled stages, encounter unique characters, fend off spirit erosion, and uncover the park's hidden secrets. The enchanting yet dark Illusion Carnival begins now.
Illusion Carnival has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS 2.5D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,595 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,507 positive reviews and 88 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Illusion Carnival on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
3. 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 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS 2.5D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,171 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,166 positive reviews and 5 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 |
4. OPUS: Echo of Starsong - Full Bloom Edition
Echo of Starsong is a visual novel style adventure game. Eda, a girl who can hear mysterious sound waves known as starsong, crosses paths with a young man in search of their source. Together, they venture out to the heart of space to unravel an ancient myth.
OPUS: Echo of Starsong - Full Bloom Edition has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS 2.5D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,773 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,460 positive reviews and 313 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 | 9/1/2021 |
| Franchise | Sigono |
| Developer | SIGONO INC. |
| Publisher | SIGONO INC. |
| Steam App Id | 1504500 |
5. This War of Mine
In This War Of Mine you do not play as an elite soldier, rather a group of civilians trying to survive in a besieged city; struggling with lack of food, medicine and constant danger from snipers and hostile scavengers. The game provides an experience of war seen from an entirely new angle.
This War of Mine has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS 2.5D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 71,514 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 67,886 positive reviews and 3,628 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 This War of Mine on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 11/14/2014 |
| Franchise | 11 bit studios |
| Developer | 11 bit studios |
| Publisher | 11 bit studios |
| Steam App Id | 282070 |
6. Poco
Poco is the story of the world's smallest clown, who is banished from the circus and finds themself in a mysterious undergrowth full of lost and broken things. Explore, meet strange creatures, solve puzzles, and help Poco return to the circus in this charming 2D/3D hybrid point-and-click adventure.
Poco has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS 2.5D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,074 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,066 positive reviews and 8 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 5/20/2025 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Micah Boursier |
| Steam App Id | 3454610 |
7. The Pedestrian
I can see the signs in my sleep now, always guiding me closer. Will this really work? Have we almost achieved the impossible?
The Pedestrian has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS 2.5D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,298 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,126 positive reviews and 172 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 Pedestrian on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 1/29/2020 |
| Developer | Skookum Arts |
| Publisher | Skookum Arts |
| Steam App Id | 466630 |
8. last seen online
Look through someone else’s computer. Inspired by early “escape room” flash games.
last seen online has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS 2.5D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,639 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,612 positive reviews and 27 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play last seen online on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 3/15/2024 |
| Developer | Sochin Studio |
| Publisher | Sochin Studio |
| Steam App Id | 2824230 |
9. Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping
You are the one and only Duck Detective, a depressed and recently divorced duck who must quack the case. Inspect evidence, make de-duck-tions, and solve this no-murder mystery!
Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS 2.5D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 953 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 946 positive reviews and 7 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $8.99 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 | $8.99 |
| Release Date | 5/22/2025 |
| Franchise | Happy Broccoli Games |
| Developer | Happy Broccoli Games |
| Publisher | Happy Broccoli Games |
| Steam App Id | 2714620 |
10. Spaceflight Simulator
In Spaceflight Simulator, you will get to build your rockets, plan launches and flights, attempt landings, deploy payloads and explore new worlds.
Spaceflight Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS 2.5D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,319 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,086 positive reviews and 233 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Spaceflight Simulator on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 2/18/2022 |
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| Steam App Id | 1718870 |
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| 91 | 7/7/2016 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 23 | 7/12/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 31 | 11/12/2024 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 9/1/2021 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 712 | 11/14/2014 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 50 | 5/20/2025 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 22 | 1/29/2020 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/15/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 75 | 5/22/2025 | 93 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 97 | 2/18/2022 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 31). INSIDE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 7). Illusion Carnival on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 5). Beastieball on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). OPUS: Echo of Starsong - Full Bloom Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 1). This War of Mine on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 7). Poco on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 5). The Pedestrian on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 16). last seen online on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 2). Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 3). Spaceflight Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.