Best Emotional Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 5,104 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 8/5/2025.
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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 66,556 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 65,625 positive reviews and 931 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 75,117 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 73,094 positive reviews and 2,023 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.49 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 | $1.49 |
| Release Date | 4/24/2012 |
| Developer | Telltale Games |
| Publisher | Skybound Games |
| Steam App Id | 207610 |
3. Pineapple on pizza
Can a video game convey a flavor?
Pineapple on pizza 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 24,564 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,026 positive reviews and 538 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 |
4. 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 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Emotional games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,430 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,050 positive reviews and 380 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 Before Your Eyes on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $1.99 |
| Release Date | 4/8/2021 |
| Franchise | Skybound Games |
| Developer | GoodbyeWorld Games |
| Publisher | Skybound Games |
| Steam App Id | 1082430 |
5. Finding Paradise
A story-driven experience about two doctors traversing backwards through a dying man's memories to fulfill his last wish.
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 19,003 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,585 positive reviews and 418 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 |
| Publisher | Freebird Games |
| 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 8,953 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,789 positive reviews and 164 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 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 | $4.99 |
| 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 23,433 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,789 positive reviews and 644 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 81,449 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 78,377 positive reviews and 3,072 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. 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 #9 spot for the best Mac OS Emotional games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30,778 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,736 positive reviews and 1,042 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 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Mac OS Emotional games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,303 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,263 positive reviews and 40 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 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 | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 9/30/2024 |
| Developer | Future Cat LLC |
| Publisher | KOMODO |
| Steam App Id | 2915460 |
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| 3,800 | 6/4/2025 | 97 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 246 | 4/24/2012 | 96 | $1.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 3/28/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 58 | 4/8/2021 | 95 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 12/14/2017 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 9/12/2019 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 136 | 12/14/2016 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 60 | 9/7/2012 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 8/26/2020 | 95 | $1.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 54 | 9/30/2024 | 95 | $7.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 31). The Walking Dead on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 28). Pineapple on pizza on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 1). Before Your Eyes on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 18). Finding Paradise on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 6). Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 20). Sally Face - Episode One on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 10). To the Moon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 6). Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 8). OneShot: World Machine Edition on Steam. Steam Store.