Best 2.5D Games on Steam (for Mac OS)

Steam currently has 2,688 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 11/26/2024.

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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.

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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 63,381 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 61,405 positive reviews and 1,976 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.

Steam Price $19.99
Release Date 7/7/2016
Developer Playdead
Publisher Playdead
Steam App Id 304430

2. 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.

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OPUS: Echo of Starsong - Full Bloom Edition 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 8,435 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,152 positive reviews and 283 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 8/31/2021
Franchise Sigono
Developer SIGONO INC.
Publisher SIGONO INC.
Steam App Id 1504500

3. 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.

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Illusion Carnival has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS 2.5D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,608 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,553 positive reviews and 55 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 7/12/2024
Developer KiZ
Publisher KiZ
Steam App Id 2796340

4. 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.

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This War of Mine 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 71,929 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 68,270 positive reviews and 3,659 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

5. 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?

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The Pedestrian 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 4,640 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,494 positive reviews and 146 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

6. Spaceflight Simulator

In Spaceflight Simulator, you will get to build your rockets, plan launches and flights, attempt landings, deploy payloads and explore new worlds.

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Spaceflight Simulator 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 5,580 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,373 positive reviews and 207 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

7. last seen online

Look through someone else’s computer. Inspired by early “escape room” flash games.

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last seen online 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 1,189 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,171 positive reviews and 18 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 3/15/2024
Developer Sochin Studio
Publisher Sochin Studio
Steam App Id 2824230

8. FAR: Lone Sails

Traverse a dried-out seabed littered with the remains of a decaying civilization. Keep your unique vessel going, overcome numerous obstacles and withstand the hazardous weather conditions. How far can you make it? What will you find?

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FAR: Lone Sails 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 19,725 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,710 positive reviews and 1,015 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $14.99 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 $14.99
Release Date 5/17/2018
Franchise Okomotive
Developer Okomotive
Publisher Assemble Entertainment
Steam App Id 609320

9. Wildermyth

Wildermyth follows heroes over their whole careers, from their pitchfork days to their powerful primes, and on into old age and memory. It’s a party-based procedural storytelling RPG where tactical combat and story decisions will alter your world and reshape your cast of characters.

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Wildermyth has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS 2.5D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,087 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,213 positive reviews and 874 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $24.99 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 $24.99
Release Date 6/15/2021
Developer Worldwalker Games LLC
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Steam App Id 763890

10. Heavenly Bodies

Wrangle the hands and arms of a 1970s space cosmonaut and push, pull and twist your way through an increasingly precarious range of physically simulated stellar scenarios, where without gravity, nothing is still, nothing is secure, and nothing is simple.

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Heavenly Bodies has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS 2.5D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,583 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,425 positive reviews and 158 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.

Steam Price $19.99
Release Date 12/7/2021
Developer 2pt Interactive
Publisher 2pt Interactive
Steam App Id 1138850

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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 26). INSIDE on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 19). OPUS: Echo of Starsong - Full Bloom Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 26). Illusion Carnival on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 26). This War of Mine on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 17). The Pedestrian on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 24). Spaceflight Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 13). last seen online on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 6). FAR: Lone Sails on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 25). Wildermyth on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 9). Heavenly Bodies on Steam. Steam Store.

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