Best Crafting Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 4,206 Crafting 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. Crafting game rankings were last updated on 1/14/2025.
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1. Stardew Valley
You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?
Stardew Valley holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Crafting game on Steam" with a Player Score of 98. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 841,886 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 828,607 positive reviews and 13,279 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 | 2/26/2016 |
| Developer | ConcernedApe |
| Publisher | ConcernedApe |
| Steam App Id | 413150 |
2. Terraria
Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!
Terraria has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Crafting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,366,362 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,332,306 positive reviews and 34,056 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.
3. Factorio
Factorio is a game about building and creating automated factories to produce items of increasing complexity, within an infinite 2D world. Use your imagination to design your factory, combine simple elements into ingenious structures, and finally protect it from the creatures who don't really like you.
Factorio has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Crafting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 203,240 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 197,849 positive reviews and 5,391 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $35.00 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 | $35.00 |
| Release Date | 8/14/2020 |
| Developer | Wube Software LTD. |
| Publisher | Wube Software LTD. |
| Steam App Id | 427520 |
4. Baldur's Gate 3
Baldur’s Gate 3 is a story-rich, party-based RPG set in the universe of Dungeons & Dragons, where your choices shape a tale of fellowship and betrayal, survival and sacrifice, and the lure of absolute power.
Baldur's Gate 3 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Crafting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 718,674 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 695,770 positive reviews and 22,904 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $59.99 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 | $59.99 |
| Release Date | 8/3/2023 |
| Franchise | Larian Studios |
| Developer | Larian Studios |
| Publisher | Larian Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1086940 |
5. 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.
Subnautica has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Crafting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 298,897 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 289,899 positive reviews and 8,998 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 |
| Publisher | Unknown Worlds Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 264710 |
6. DAVE THE DIVER
DAVE THE DIVER is a casual, singleplayer adventure RPG featuring deep-sea exploration and fishing during the day and sushi restaurant management at night. Join Dave and his quirky friends as they seek to uncover the secrets of the mysterious Blue Hole.
DAVE THE DIVER has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Crafting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 120,976 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 117,561 positive reviews and 3,415 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 | 6/28/2023 |
| Developer | MINTROCKET |
| Publisher | MINTROCKET |
| Steam App Id | 1868140 |
7. Don't Starve
Don’t Starve is an uncompromising wilderness survival game full of science and magic. Enter a strange and unexplored world full of strange creatures, dangers, and surprises. Gather resources to craft items and structures that match your survival style.
Don't Starve has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Crafting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 108,676 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 105,059 positive reviews and 3,617 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 Don't Starve on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 4/23/2013 |
| Franchise | Klei |
| Developer | Klei Entertainment |
| Publisher | Klei Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 219740 |
8. shapez 2
Dive into a factory-building game with the focus on just that – building huge space factories! Construct sprawling multi-level factories and satisfying production lines without limits. Tackle increasingly complex automation challenges at your own pace – you won’t have to worry about enemies.
shapez 2 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Crafting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,933 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,755 positive reviews and 178 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $18.74 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play shapez 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $18.74 |
| Release Date | 8/15/2024 |
| Franchise | tobspr Games |
| Developer | tobspr Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2162800 |
9. Blender
Blender is the free and open source 3D creation suite. Free to use for everyone, for any purpose.
Blender has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Crafting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 66,876 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 64,483 positive reviews and 2,393 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. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Blender on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 4/24/2015 |
| Developer | Blender Foundation |
| Publisher | Blender Foundation |
| Steam App Id | 365670 |
10. 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!
Loddlenaut has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Crafting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,673 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,600 positive reviews and 73 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 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 56,875 | 2/26/2016 | 98 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 28,230 | 5/16/2011 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 18,979 | 8/14/2020 | 96 | $35.00 | Steam Charts | |
| 63,633 | 8/3/2023 | 96 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,985 | 1/24/2018 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,833 | 6/28/2023 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 882 | 4/23/2013 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 896 | 8/15/2024 | 95 | $18.74 | Steam Charts | |
| 7,021 | 4/24/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 31 | 11/16/2023 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). Terraria on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 10). Factorio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). Baldur's Gate 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 9). Subnautica on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 13). DAVE THE DIVER on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 12). Don't Starve on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). shapez 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). Blender on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 9). Loddlenaut on Steam. Steam Store.