Best Emotional Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 5,665 Emotional 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. Emotional game rankings were last updated on 10/31/2025.
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1. DELTARUNE
Dive into the parallel story to UNDERTALE! Fight or spare your way through action-packed battles as you explore a mysterious world alongside an endearing cast of new and familiar characters. Chapters 1-4 will be available on launch, with more planned as free updates!
DELTARUNE holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Emotional game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 82,586 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 81,429 positive reviews and 1,157 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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.
2. The Walking Dead
A five-part adventure horror series set in the same universe as Robert Kirkman’s award-winning comic book series.
The Walking Dead has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Emotional games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 76,888 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,826 positive reviews and 2,062 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 | 4/24/2012 |
| Developer | Telltale Games |
| Publisher | Skybound Games |
| Steam App Id | 207610 |
3. Before Your Eyes
Embark on an emotional first-person narrative adventure where you control the story—and affect its outcomes—with your real-life blinks. With this innovative technique you will fully immerse yourself in a world of memories, both joyous and heartbreaking, as your whole life flashes before your eyes.
Before Your Eyes has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Emotional games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,049 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,643 positive reviews and 406 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Before Your Eyes on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 4/8/2021 |
| Franchise | Skybound Games |
| Developer | GoodbyeWorld Games |
| Publisher | Skybound Games |
| Steam App Id | 1082430 |
4. Pineapple on pizza
Can a video game convey a flavor?
Pineapple on pizza has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Emotional games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,887 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,332 positive reviews and 555 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 |
5. Finding Paradise
Two doctors traverse backwards through a dying man's memories to fulfill his last wish. This is To the Moon's standalone sequel, but can also be played first.
Finding Paradise has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Emotional games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,398 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,964 positive reviews and 434 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 Finding Paradise on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 12/14/2017 |
| Franchise | Freebird Games |
| Developer | Freebird Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 337340 |
6. Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to)
A game about writing nice letters to real people. Write and receive encouraging letters in a cozy room. Trade stickers and listen to chill music. We're all in this together. Sometimes all you need are a few kind words.
Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Emotional games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,962 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,797 positive reviews and 165 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $3.99 |
| Release Date | 9/12/2019 |
| Developer | Popcannibal |
| Publisher | Popcannibal |
| Steam App Id | 1070710 |
7. Sally Face - Episode One
Delve into a dark adventure following the boy with a prosthetic face and a tragic past. Unravel the sinister mysteries of Sally's world to find the truth that lies hidden beneath the shadows.
Sally Face - Episode One has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Emotional games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,666 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,995 positive reviews and 671 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 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 | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 12/14/2016 |
| Developer | Portable Moose |
| Publisher | Portable Moose |
| Steam App Id | 541570 |
8. To the Moon
A story-driven experience about two doctors traversing backwards through a dying man's memories to artificially fulfill his last wish.
To the Moon has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Emotional games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 82,866 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 79,737 positive reviews and 3,129 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 To the Moon on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 9/7/2012 |
| Franchise | Freebird Games |
| Developer | Freebird Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 206440 |
9. OneShot: World Machine Edition
A completely self-contained portable version of one of the highest user-rated games. Built on an entirely new engine with new UI, support for Steam Deck, & more. Features world-bending puzzles, intriguing denizens, surreal environments, and a captivating story about the truth of the game's reality.
OneShot: World Machine Edition has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Emotional games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,937 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,886 positive reviews and 51 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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 | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 9/30/2024 |
| Developer | Future Cat LLC |
| Publisher | KOMODO |
| Steam App Id | 2915460 |
10. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.
Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Emotional games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31,826 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,744 positive reviews and 1,082 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $1.49 |
| Release Date | 8/26/2020 |
| Developer | Nikita Kryukov |
| Publisher | Missing Calm |
| Steam App Id | 1392820 |
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| 718 | 6/4/2025 | 97 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 163 | 4/24/2012 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 17 | 4/8/2021 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 3/28/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 12/14/2017 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 9/12/2019 | 95 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 91 | 12/14/2016 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 24 | 9/7/2012 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 9/30/2024 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 8/26/2020 | 95 | $1.49 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 31). DELTARUNE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 22). The Walking Dead on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 26). Before Your Eyes on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 14). Pineapple on pizza on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 26). Finding Paradise on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 17). Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 21). Sally Face - Episode One on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 26). To the Moon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 3). OneShot: World Machine Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 22). Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk on Steam. Steam Store.