Best Cinematic Games on Steam (for Mac OS)

Steam currently has 2,978 Cinematic 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. Cinematic game rankings were last updated on 12/5/2024.

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1. Pineapple on pizza

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Pineapple on pizza holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Cinematic game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,058 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,577 positive reviews and 481 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is completely free 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.

Release Date 3/28/2023
Franchise Majorariatto
Developer Majorariatto
Publisher Majorariatto
Steam App Id 2263010

2. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 63,983 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 61,988 positive reviews and 1,995 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $1.99 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 $1.99
Release Date 7/7/2016
Developer Playdead
Publisher Playdead
Steam App Id 304430

3. Tomb Raider

Tomb Raider explores the intense origin story of Lara Croft and her ascent from a young woman to a hardened survivor.

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Tomb Raider has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 241,319 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 231,898 positive reviews and 9,421 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $2.24 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 $2.24
Release Date 3/4/2013
Franchise Tomb Raider
Developers
Publishers
Steam App Id 203160

4. LIZARDS MUST DIE

The great exploits of the Ancient Rus in the war with the lizards. Immerse yourself in the world of Hyperborea and defeat hordes of Lizards and other unholy who encroached on holy places Ancestors. Choose a blessed hero and go save the world from the green plague.

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LIZARDS MUST DIE has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,547 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,723 positive reviews and 824 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $1.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play LIZARDS MUST DIE on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $1.99
Release Date 9/27/2023
Franchise Agafonoff
Developers
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Steam App Id 2532550

5. The Walking Dead: Season Two

The Walking Dead: Season Two continues the story of Clementine, a young girl orphaned by the undead apocalypse. Left to fend for herself, she has been forced to learn how to survive in a world gone mad.

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The Walking Dead: Season Two has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30,798 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,705 positive reviews and 1,093 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 The Walking Dead: Season Two on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $14.99
Release Date 12/17/2013
Developer Telltale Games
Publisher Skybound Games
Steam App Id 261030

6. Just A To the Moon Series Beach Episode

The Beach Episode™ of To the Moon, Finding Paradise, and Impostor Factory. But something's off.

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Just A To the Moon Series Beach Episode has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,211 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,172 positive reviews and 39 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $7.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Just A To the Moon Series Beach Episode on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $7.99
Release Date 9/20/2024
Franchise Freebird Games
Developer Freebird Games
Publisher Freebird Games
Steam App Id 2159210

7. Thank Goodness You're Here!

Thank Goodness You're Here! is an absurd comedy slapformer set in the bizarre Northern English town of Barnsworth. As a traveling salesman, take the time to see the sights and meet the locals, who are very eager to give you a series of increasingly odd jobs…

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Thank Goodness You're Here! has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,337 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,211 positive reviews and 126 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $13.99
Release Date 8/1/2024
Franchise Panic
Developer Coal Supper
Publisher Panic
Steam App Id 2366980

8. Superliminal

Perception is reality. In this mind-bending first-person puzzler, you escape a surreal dream world through solving impossible puzzles using the ambiguity of depth and perspective.

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Superliminal has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 28,764 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,223 positive reviews and 1,541 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $19.99
Release Date 11/5/2020
Developer Pillow Castle
Publisher Pillow Castle
Steam App Id 1049410

9. 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 #9 spot for the best Mac OS Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,867 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,852 positive reviews and 1,015 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $2.24 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 $2.24
Release Date 5/17/2018
Franchise Okomotive
Developer Okomotive
Publisher Assemble Entertainment
Steam App Id 609320

10. Grunn

A gardener gets hired for maintenance work over the weekend. A simple task, but strangely some tools are missing… The owner of the garden isn't around, and their house is off-limits. Perhaps new tools can be found in the mysterious town, or maybe some of the reserved townsfolk have seen them?

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Grunn has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 596 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 587 positive reviews and 9 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $11.69 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.

Steam Price $11.69
Release Date 10/4/2024
Franchise sokpop
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Publisher Sokpop Collective
Steam App Id 2720950

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93
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11/5/2020
93
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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 7). Tomb Raider on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). LIZARDS MUST DIE on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 4). The Walking Dead: Season Two on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Just A To the Moon Series Beach Episode on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Thank Goodness You're Here! on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 4). Superliminal on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 6). FAR: Lone Sails on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 7). Grunn on Steam. Steam Store.

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