Best Addictive Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 477 Addictive 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. Addictive game rankings were last updated on 5/30/2024.
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1. Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition
Zombies are invading your home, and the only defense is your arsenal of plants! Armed with an alien nursery-worth of zombie-zapping plants like peashooters and cherry bombs, you'll need to think fast and plant faster to stop dozens of types of zombies dead in their tracks.
Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Addictive game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 125,890 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 122,802 positive reviews and 3,088 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 5/5/2009 |
| Franchise | PopCap EA |
| Developer | PopCap Games, Inc. |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 3590 |
2. Hotline Miami
Hotline Miami is a high-octane action game overflowing with raw brutality, hard-boiled gunplay and skull crushing close combat.
Hotline Miami has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Addictive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 95,116 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 92,514 positive reviews and 2,602 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 | 10/23/2012 |
| Developer | Dennaton Games |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 219150 |
3. Papers, Please
Congratulations. The October labor lottery is complete. Your name was pulled. For immediate placement, report to the Ministry of Admission at Grestin Border Checkpoint. An apartment will be provided for you and your family in East Grestin. Expect a Class-8 dwelling.
Papers, Please has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Addictive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 68,362 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 66,467 positive reviews and 1,895 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 | 8/8/2013 |
| Developer | Lucas Pope |
| Publisher | 3909 |
| Steam App Id | 239030 |
4. Sid Meier's Civilization® V
Create, discover, and download new player-created maps, scenarios, interfaces, and more!
Sid Meier's Civilization® V has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Addictive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 197,593 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 189,986 positive reviews and 7,607 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Sid Meier's Civilization® V on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 9/23/2010 |
| Franchise | Civilization Franchise |
| Developers | |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 8930 |
5. Super Hexagon
Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.
Super Hexagon has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Addictive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,219 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,459 positive reviews and 760 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 | 11/27/2012 |
| Franchise | Terry Cavanagh |
| Developer | Terry Cavanagh |
| Publisher | Terry Cavanagh |
| Steam App Id | 221640 |
6. Peggle Deluxe
Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.
Peggle Deluxe has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Addictive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,329 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,102 positive reviews and 227 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Peggle Deluxe on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 3/6/2007 |
| Developer | PopCap Games, Inc. |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 3480 |
7. FTL: Faster Than Light
This "spaceship simulation roguelike-like" allows you to take your ship and crew on an adventure through a randomly generated galaxy filled with glory and bitter defeat.
FTL: Faster Than Light has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Addictive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 71,323 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 68,188 positive reviews and 3,135 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 FTL: Faster Than Light on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 9/14/2012 |
| Developer | Subset Games |
| Publisher | Subset Games |
| Steam App Id | 212680 |
8. Mini Metro
Mini Metro is a strategy simulation game about designing a subway map for a growing city. Draw lines between stations and start your trains running. As new stations open, redraw your lines to keep them efficient. Decide where to use your limited resources. How long can you keep the city moving?
Mini Metro has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Addictive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,775 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,216 positive reviews and 559 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 | 11/6/2015 |
| Developer | Dinosaur Polo Club |
| Publisher | Dinosaur Polo Club |
| Steam App Id | 287980 |
9. Game Dev Tycoon
In Game Dev Tycoon you replay the history of the gaming industry by starting your own video game development company in the 80s. Create best selling games. Research new technologies and invent new game types. Become the leader of the market and gain worldwide fans.
Game Dev Tycoon has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Addictive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 41,952 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 40,008 positive reviews and 1,944 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 Game Dev Tycoon on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 8/29/2013 |
| Franchise | Greenheart Games |
| Developer | Greenheart Games 💚 |
| Publisher | Greenheart Games 💚 |
| Steam App Id | 239820 |
10. The Binding of Isaac
Now 20% More Evil with the Free Halloween update!
The Binding of Isaac has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Addictive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 58,253 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 55,420 positive reviews and 2,833 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play The Binding of Isaac on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 9/28/2011 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Edmund McMillen |
| Steam App Id | 113200 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1,911 | 5/5/2009 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 259 | 10/23/2012 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 503 | 8/8/2013 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 13,735 | 9/23/2010 | 95 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 11/27/2012 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 192 | 3/6/2007 | 94 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,125 | 9/14/2012 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 144 | 11/6/2015 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 174 | 8/29/2013 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 184 | 9/28/2011 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). Hotline Miami on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 24). Papers, Please on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 28). Sid Meier's Civilization® V on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 24). Super Hexagon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). Peggle Deluxe on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 25). FTL: Faster Than Light on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). Mini Metro on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 24). Game Dev Tycoon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 26). The Binding of Isaac on Steam. Steam Store.