Best Aliens Games on Steam (for Mac OS)

Steam currently has 2,821 Aliens 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. Aliens game rankings were last updated on 7/12/2025.

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1. Subnautica

Descend into the depths of an alien underwater world filled with wonder and peril. Craft equipment, pilot submarines and out-smart wildlife to explore lush coral reefs, volcanoes, cave systems, and more - all while trying to survive.

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Subnautica holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Aliens game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 317,212 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 307,690 positive reviews and 9,522 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $29.99 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 $29.99
Release Date 1/24/2018
Franchise Unknown Worlds
Developer Unknown Worlds Entertainment
Publishers
Steam App Id 264710

2. Half-Life

Named Game of the Year by over 50 publications, Valve's debut title blends action and adventure with award-winning technology to create a frighteningly realistic world where players must think to survive. Also includes an exciting multiplayer mode that allows you to play against friends and enemies around the world.

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Half-Life has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Aliens games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 149,572 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 144,368 positive reviews and 5,204 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 11/19/1998
Franchise Half-Life
Developer Valve
Publisher Valve
Steam App Id 70

3. Loddlenaut

Play as an interstellar custodian sent to clean up a polluted ocean planet. Pick up trash, explore the vibrant waters, and take care of axolotl-like alien creatures!

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Loddlenaut has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Aliens games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,583 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,496 positive reviews and 87 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 11/16/2023
Franchise Secret Mode
Developer Moon Lagoon
Publisher Secret Mode
Steam App Id 1644940

4. Half-Life: Opposing Force

Return to the Black Mesa Research Facility as one of the military specialists assigned to eliminate Gordon Freeman. Experience an entirely new episode of single player action. Meet fierce alien opponents, and experiment with new weaponry. Named 'Game of the Year' by the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences.

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Half-Life: Opposing Force has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Aliens games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,844 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,631 positive reviews and 1,213 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Half-Life: Opposing Force on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $4.99
Release Date 11/1/1999
Franchise Half-Life
Developer Gearbox Software
Publisher Valve
Steam App Id 50

5. Bit Blaster XL

Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!

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Bit Blaster XL has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Aliens games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,140 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,922 positive reviews and 218 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $0.49 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 $0.49
Release Date 1/22/2016
Developer Adamvision Studios
Publisher Adamvision Studios
Steam App Id 433950

6. Alien: Isolation

Discover the true meaning of fear in Alien: Isolation, a survival horror set in an atmosphere of constant dread and mortal danger.

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Alien: Isolation has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Aliens games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 61,194 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 57,045 positive reviews and 4,149 negative reviews — making it "Very 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.

7. Freedom Planet

Fight your way across the celestial world of Avalice where cats are green, motorcycles drive up walls and monster girls do most of the buttkicking! Freedom Planet is a cartoony, combat-based platform adventure that pits a spunky dragonoid and her friends against an alien attack force.

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Freedom Planet has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Aliens games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,762 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,526 positive reviews and 236 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $7.49 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 $7.49
Release Date 7/21/2014
Developer GalaxyTrail
Publisher GalaxyTrail
Steam App Id 248310

8. Half-Life 2: Update

A completely free and extensive community-developed update for Half-Life 2 featuring beautiful lighting, countless bug fixes, and a brand new Community Commentary Mode. With Half-Life 2: Update, there’s never been a better time to revisit City 17.

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Half-Life 2: Update has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Aliens games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,246 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,716 positive reviews and 530 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Half-Life 2: Update on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 3/27/2015
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Publisher Filip Victor
Steam App Id 290930

9. Half-Life: Blue Shift

Made by Gearbox Software and originally released in 2001 as an add-on to Half-Life, Blue Shift is a return to the Black Mesa Research Facility in which you play as Barney Calhoun, the security guard sidekick who helped Gordon out of so many sticky situations.

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Half-Life: Blue Shift has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Aliens games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,006 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,573 positive reviews and 1,433 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Half-Life: Blue Shift on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $4.99
Release Date 6/1/2001
Franchise Half-Life
Developer Gearbox Software
Publisher Valve
Steam App Id 130

10. The Symbiant

The Symbiant is a BL / Yaoi / Gay visual novel about two men, both from vastly different worlds, embracing their sexuality and their newfound romance. It is also a tale of interstellar friendship and being gay in space!

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The Symbiant has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Aliens games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 762 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 734 positive reviews and 28 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 Symbiant on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $19.99
Release Date 2/2/2023
Franchise HeartCoreDev
Developer HeartCoreDev
Publisher HeartCoreDev
Steam App Id 1883090

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95
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11/16/2023
94
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1/22/2016
93
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10/6/2014
92
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7/21/2014
92
$7.49
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33
3/27/2015
91
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90
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90
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 13). Half-Life on Steam. Steam Store.
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 11). Half-Life: Opposing Force on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 14). Bit Blaster XL on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 27). Alien: Isolation on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 10). Freedom Planet on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 25). Half-Life 2: Update on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 11). Half-Life: Blue Shift on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 10). The Symbiant on Steam. Steam Store.

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