Best Cinematic Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 2,478 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 7/16/2024.
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1. Pineapple on pizza
Can a video game convey a flavor?
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 22,446 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,982 positive reviews and 464 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 |
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.
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 60,212 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 58,297 positive reviews and 1,915 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.
3. Tomb Raider
Tomb Raider explores the intense origin story of Lara Croft and her ascent from a young woman to a hardened survivor.
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 234,587 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 225,520 positive reviews and 9,067 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
Steam Price | $14.99 |
Release Date | 3/4/2013 |
Franchise | Eidos Montréal |
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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.
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 24,688 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,944 positive reviews and 744 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.99 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 | $0.99 |
Release Date | 9/27/2023 |
Franchise | Agafonoff Official Group |
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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.
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 29,894 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,812 positive reviews and 1,082 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. 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.
Superliminal 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 27,088 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,628 positive reviews and 1,460 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 |
7. 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?
FAR: Lone Sails has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,813 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,836 positive reviews and 977 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 | $14.99 |
Release Date | 5/17/2018 |
Developer | Okomotive |
Publisher | Assemble Entertainment |
Steam App Id | 609320 |
8. Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery
Guide brush strokes and solve a variety of puzzles to help an aspiring artist complete her masterpiece amid her brusque neighbor’s gaze and his pesky cat. As her painting starts to take shape, uncover an emotional tale of chance and artistry revealed behind unrelated yet familiar moments.
Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,140 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,810 positive reviews and 330 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.79 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 | $7.79 |
Release Date | 8/25/2021 |
Franchise | Akupara Games |
Developer | Silver Lining Studio |
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Steam App Id | 1634150 |
9. LIMBO
Uncertain of his sister's fate, a boy enters LIMBO
LIMBO has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 52,891 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 49,114 positive reviews and 3,777 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.
10. Aurora Hills: Chapter 1
Aurora Hills: Chapter 1 is the first part in series of point and click puzzle adventure games. Follow the journey of Ethan Hill, a park ranger tasked with investigating strange disappearances from the region to uncover the mystery of Aurora Hills!
Aurora Hills: Chapter 1 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 872 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 847 positive reviews and 25 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
Release Date | 4/20/2024 |
Developer | NovaSoft Interactive Ltd. |
Publisher | NovaSoft Interactive Ltd. |
Steam App Id | 2762230 |
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9 | 3/28/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
230 | 7/7/2016 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | ||
1,035 | 3/4/2013 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | ||
26 | 9/27/2023 | 95 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | ||
58 | 12/17/2013 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | ||
56 | 11/5/2020 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | ||
27 | 5/17/2018 | 92 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | ||
21 | 8/25/2021 | 91 | $7.79 | Steam Charts | ||
130 | 8/2/2011 | 91 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | ||
94 | 4/20/2024 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Tomb Raider on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). LIZARDS MUST DIE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 15). The Walking Dead: Season Two on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 25). Superliminal on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). FAR: Lone Sails on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). LIMBO on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 25). Aurora Hills: Chapter 1 on Steam. Steam Store.