Best Addictive Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 487 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 1/14/2025.
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1. Bloons TD 6
The Bloons are back and better than ever! Get ready for a massive 3D tower defense game designed to give you hours and hours of the best strategy gaming available.
Bloons TD 6 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 341,997 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 332,796 positive reviews and 9,201 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Bloons TD 6 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $13.99 |
| Release Date | 12/18/2018 |
| Franchise | Ninja Kiwi Games |
| Developer | Ninja Kiwi |
| Publisher | Ninja Kiwi |
| Steam App Id | 960090 |
2. 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 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 135,726 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 132,453 positive reviews and 3,273 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 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best Mac OS Addictive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 101,528 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 98,670 positive reviews and 2,858 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 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Mac OS Addictive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 72,371 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 70,393 positive reviews and 1,978 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Mac OS Addictive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 201,576 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 193,216 positive reviews and 8,360 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 | 9/21/2010 |
| Franchise | Civilization Franchise |
| Developers | |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 8930 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Mac OS Addictive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,532 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,761 positive reviews and 771 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Mac OS Addictive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,760 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,504 positive reviews and 256 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 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Mac OS Addictive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 73,472 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 70,147 positive reviews and 3,325 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 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Mac OS Addictive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,340 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,753 positive reviews and 587 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 |
10. 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 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Addictive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 42,923 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 40,908 positive reviews and 2,015 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 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 6,706 | 12/18/2018 | 96 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,676 | 5/5/2009 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 116 | 10/23/2012 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 263 | 8/8/2013 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 12,426 | 9/21/2010 | 95 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 11/27/2012 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 105 | 3/6/2007 | 94 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 803 | 9/14/2012 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 132 | 11/6/2015 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 72 | 8/29/2013 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). Bloons TD 6 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 29). Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 2). Hotline Miami on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 6). Papers, Please on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 6). Sid Meier's Civilization® V on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 7). Super Hexagon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). Peggle Deluxe on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). FTL: Faster Than Light on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). Mini Metro on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 6). Game Dev Tycoon on Steam. Steam Store.