Best Abstract Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 2,849 Abstract 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. Abstract game rankings were last updated on 1/9/2025.
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1. Patrick's Parabox
A mind-bending recursive puzzle game about boxes within boxes within boxes within boxes. Learn to use infinity to your advantage as you explore a deep and elegant system.
Patrick's Parabox holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Abstract game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,077 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,047 positive reviews and 30 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 Patrick's Parabox on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 3/29/2022 |
| Franchise | Patrick Traynor |
| Developer | Patrick Traynor |
| Publisher | Patrick Traynor |
| Steam App Id | 1260520 |
2. Milk outside a bag of milk outside a bag of milk
A sequel to Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk. Dive into demented and bizarre world once again and help the girl become a little happier.
Milk outside a bag of milk outside a bag of milk has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Abstract games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,771 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,263 positive reviews and 508 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.98 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Milk outside a bag of milk outside a bag of milk on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $0.98 |
| Release Date | 12/16/2021 |
| Developer | Nikita Kryukov |
| Publisher | Nikita Kryukov |
| Steam App Id | 1604000 |
3. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.
Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Abstract games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 28,957 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,011 positive reviews and 946 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $1.49 |
| Release Date | 8/26/2020 |
| Developer | Nikita Kryukov |
| Publisher | Missing Calm |
| Steam App Id | 1392820 |
4. Hook
HOOK is a short minimal, puzzle game.
Hook has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Abstract games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,873 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,604 positive reviews and 269 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 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 | $1.99 |
| Release Date | 7/6/2015 |
| Developer | Maciej Targoni |
| Publisher | Maciej Targoni |
| Steam App Id | 367580 |
5. shapez
shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!
shapez has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Abstract games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,418 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,916 positive reviews and 502 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 shapez on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 6/7/2020 |
| Franchise | Doyoyo Games |
| Developer | Tobias Springer |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1318690 |
6. Hexcells
Hexcells is an ambient logic puzzle game for PC, Mac and Linux.
Hexcells has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Abstract games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,658 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,483 positive reviews and 175 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Hexcells on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 2/19/2014 |
| Developer | Matthew Brown |
| Publisher | Matthew Brown |
| Steam App Id | 265890 |
7. klocki
Minimal puzzle game.
klocki has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Abstract games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,637 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,487 positive reviews and 150 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 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 | $1.99 |
| Release Date | 7/13/2016 |
| Developer | Maciej Targoni |
| Publisher | Maciej Targoni |
| Steam App Id | 499440 |
8. Hylics 2
A surreal RPG with a unique graphical style and droll scenario.
Hylics 2 has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Abstract games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,871 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,793 positive reviews and 78 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 Hylics 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 6/22/2020 |
| Developer | Mason Lindroth |
| Publisher | Mason Lindroth |
| Steam App Id | 1286710 |
9. Antichamber
Antichamber is a mind-bending psychological exploration game where nothing can be taken for granted. Discover an Escher-like world where hallways wrap around upon each other, spaces reconfigure themselves, and accomplishing the impossible may just be the only way forward.
Antichamber has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Abstract games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,037 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,197 positive reviews and 840 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 Antichamber on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 1/31/2013 |
| Developer | Alexander Bruce |
| Publisher | Demruth |
| Steam App Id | 219890 |
10. LYNE
Deceptively simple. Infinitely complex. LYNE is a minimalist puzzle game that will knot your brain as it calms your soul. Connect the shapes. Fill the board. Lose yourself in the interflowing paths of LYNE.
LYNE has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Abstract games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,167 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,813 positive reviews and 354 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 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 | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 3/17/2014 |
| Franchise | Thomas Bowker |
| Developer | Thomas Bowker |
| Publisher | Thomas Bowker |
| Steam App Id | 266010 |
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| 110 | 3/29/2022 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 75 | 12/16/2021 | 95 | $0.98 | Steam Charts | |
| 21 | 8/26/2020 | 95 | $1.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 7/6/2015 | 94 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 256 | 6/7/2020 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 2/19/2014 | 93 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 7/13/2016 | 93 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 26 | 6/22/2020 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 13 | 1/31/2013 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 3/17/2014 | 93 | $2.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 19). Milk outside a bag of milk outside a bag of milk on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 17). Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). Hook on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). shapez on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). Hexcells on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). klocki on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 12). Hylics 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Antichamber on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). LYNE on Steam. Steam Store.