Best Competitive Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 1,474 Competitive 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. Competitive game rankings were last updated on 11/14/2024.
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1. Counter-Strike
Play the world's number 1 online action game. Engage in an incredibly realistic brand of terrorist warfare in this wildly popular team-based game. Ally with teammates to complete strategic missions. Take out enemy sites. Rescue hostages. Your role affects your team's success. Your team's success affects your role.
Counter-Strike holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Competitive game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 242,892 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 236,647 positive reviews and 6,245 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 Counter-Strike on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
2. Ultimate Chicken Horse
Ultimate Chicken Horse is a party platformer game where you build the level as you play, placing traps and hazards to screw your friends over, but trying not to screw yourself.
Ultimate Chicken Horse has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Competitive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 45,070 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 43,198 positive reviews and 1,872 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 3/4/2016 |
| Developer | Clever Endeavour Games |
| Publisher | Clever Endeavour Games |
| Steam App Id | 386940 |
3. Lethal League Blaze
Banging beats and mad style, Lethal League Blaze is the most intense ball game you can play online with up to 4 players.
Lethal League Blaze has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Competitive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,235 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,043 positive reviews and 192 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 10/24/2018 |
| Developer | Team Reptile |
| Publisher | Team Reptile |
| Steam App Id | 553310 |
4. OBS Studio
Free and open-source software for video recording and live streaming
OBS Studio has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Competitive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 28,875 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,553 positive reviews and 1,322 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. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run OBS Studio on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 3/21/2022 |
| Developer | OBS Project |
| Publisher | OBS Project |
| Steam App Id | 1905180 |
5. Airships: Conquer the Skies
Construct mighty steampunk airships and fly them into battle, waging war and conquering the skies!
Airships: Conquer the Skies has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Competitive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,647 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,423 positive reviews and 224 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Airships: Conquer the Skies on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 8/16/2018 |
| Franchise | David Stark |
| Developer | David Stark |
| Publisher | David Stark |
| Steam App Id | 342560 |
6. SpeedRunners
Cut-throat multiplayer running game that pits 4 players against each other, locally and/or online. Run, jump, swing around, and use devious weapons and pick-ups to knock opponents off-screen! One of the most competitive games you'll ever play.
SpeedRunners has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Competitive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 36,298 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34,094 positive reviews and 2,204 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play SpeedRunners on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 4/19/2016 |
| Developer | DoubleDutch Games |
| Publisher | tinyBuild |
| Steam App Id | 207140 |
7. Descenders
Descenders is extreme downhill freeriding for the modern era, with procedurally generated worlds, and where mistakes have real consequences. Will you lead your team to glory and become the next legendary Descender?
Descenders has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Competitive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,821 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,797 positive reviews and 1,024 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Descenders on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 5/7/2019 |
| Developer | RageSquid |
| Publisher | No More Robots |
| Steam App Id | 681280 |
8. Call of Duty® 4: Modern Warfare® (2007)
The new action-thriller from the award-winning team at Infinity Ward, the creators of the Call of Duty® series, delivers the most intense and cinematic action experience ever. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare arms gamers with an arsenal of advanced and powerful modern day firepower and transports them to the most treacherous hotspots...
Call of Duty® 4: Modern Warfare® (2007) has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Competitive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,259 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,655 positive reviews and 1,604 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Call of Duty® 4: Modern Warfare® (2007) on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 11/12/2007 |
| Developer | Infinity Ward |
| Publisher | Activision |
| Steam App Id | 7940 |
9. Unrailed!
Unrailed! is a co-op multiplayer game where you have to work together with your friends to build a train track across endless procedurally generated worlds. Master random encounters with its inhabitants, upgrade your train and keep it from derailing!
Unrailed! has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Competitive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,124 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,918 positive reviews and 1,206 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 | 9/23/2020 |
| Franchise | bilibili |
| Developer | Indoor Astronaut |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1016920 |
10. Lethal League
Lethal League is a competitive projectile fighting game where you have to hit an anti-gravity ball into the face of your opponent to win. The ball speeds up with every strike, up to explosively extreme velocities. Play intense local matches with friends and foes, challenge yourself in the singleplayer mode or battle it out online.
Lethal League has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Competitive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,066 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,717 positive reviews and 349 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.99 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 | $13.99 |
| Release Date | 8/27/2014 |
| Developer | Team Reptile |
| Publisher | Team Reptile |
| Steam App Id | 261180 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 13,060 | 11/1/2000 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 401 | 3/4/2016 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 10/24/2018 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 16,004 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 37 | 8/16/2018 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 76 | 4/19/2016 | 92 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 155 | 5/7/2019 | 92 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 155 | 11/12/2007 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 283 | 9/23/2020 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 8/27/2014 | 91 | $13.99 | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 7). Ultimate Chicken Horse on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 16). Lethal League Blaze on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Airships: Conquer the Skies on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 12). SpeedRunners on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 18). Descenders on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 15). Call of Duty® 4: Modern Warfare® (2007) on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 5). Unrailed! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 17). Lethal League on Steam. Steam Store.