Best Episodic Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 431 Episodic 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. Episodic game rankings were last updated on 12/4/2024.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Episodic game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 70,989 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 69,039 positive reviews and 1,950 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 |
2. Life is Strange - Episode 1
Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.
Life is Strange - Episode 1 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Episodic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 167,367 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 160,983 positive reviews and 6,384 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 possible to play Life is Strange - Episode 1 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 1/29/2015 |
| Franchise | DON'T NOD |
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| Steam App Id | 319630 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best Mac OS Episodic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30,788 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,695 positive reviews and 1,093 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 |
4. Acting Lessons
Do you want to experience an adult VN that many players and fans only could find the strength to play once? Then this is the game for you. Acting Lessons is packed with a rich story, comedy, sex and drama. The choices you make in this game will affect your adventure until the very end.
Acting Lessons has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Episodic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,064 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,870 positive reviews and 194 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Acting Lessons on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $7.49 |
| Release Date | 7/25/2019 |
| Developer | Dr PinkCake |
| Publisher | Dr PinkCake |
| Steam App Id | 1045520 |
5. Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.1 Onikakushi
Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.
Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.1 Onikakushi has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Episodic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,941 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,748 positive reviews and 193 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 | 5/15/2015 |
| Developer | 07th Expansion |
| Publisher | MangaGamer |
| Steam App Id | 310360 |
6. Life is Strange: Before the Storm
Life is Strange: Before the Storm is a new three part standalone story adventure set three years before the events of the first game. This time play as Chloe Price, a rebel who forms an unlikely friendship with Rachel Amber in a dramatic new story in the BAFTA award winning franchise.
Life is Strange: Before the Storm has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Episodic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37,041 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34,554 positive reviews and 2,487 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $16.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Life is Strange: Before the Storm on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $16.99 |
| Release Date | 8/31/2017 |
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| Steam App Id | 554620 |
7. Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You
Big Brother has arrived - and it’s you. Investigate the lives of citizens to find those responsible for a series of terror attacks. Information from the internet, personal communications and private files are all accessible to you. But, be warned, the information you supply will have consequences.
Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Episodic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,665 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,302 positive reviews and 1,363 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 10/27/2016 |
| Franchise | Orwell-Game |
| Developer | Osmotic Studios |
| Publisher | Osmotic Studios |
| Steam App Id | 491950 |
8. Chasing Sunsets
When your mother remarries, her new husband's fiery daughter enters your life. After forming an initial strong connection, misunderstanding pushes you apart. Years later, reunited by tragedy and conspiracy, the two of you must choose a path to follow: Will you be rivals, friends, or lovers?
Chasing Sunsets has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Episodic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 884 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 830 positive reviews and 54 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.74 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Chasing Sunsets on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $12.74 |
| Release Date | 8/18/2024 |
| Developer | Stone Fox Studios |
| Publisher | Stone Fox Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1783110 |
9. Monster College
The protagonist of this story discovers that he is a werewolf. In his new life, he will meet beautiful women, each with their own fascinating peculiarities: demons, vampires, zombies, werewolves, gorgons...
Monster College has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Episodic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 304 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 290 positive reviews and 14 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Monster College on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 7/18/2023 |
| Developer | Monster Eye Games |
| Publisher | Monster Eye Games |
| Steam App Id | 2384600 |
10. Minecraft: Story Mode - Season Two
Together with old pals and new comrades alike, Jesse embarks on a brand new journey filled with tough choices, good times, and at least one temperamental llama.
Minecraft: Story Mode - Season Two has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Episodic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,548 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,417 positive reviews and 131 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.00 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Minecraft: Story Mode - Season Two on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/11/2017 |
| Developer | Telltale Games |
| Publisher | Telltale Games |
| Steam App Id | 639170 |
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| 219 | 4/24/2012 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 265 | 1/29/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 84 | 12/17/2013 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 7/25/2019 | 93 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 20 | 5/15/2015 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 27 | 8/31/2017 | 91 | $16.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 15 | 10/27/2016 | 88 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 21 | 8/18/2024 | 88 | $12.74 | Steam Charts | |
| 22 | 7/18/2023 | 87 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 7/11/2017 | 87 | ??? | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 4). The Walking Dead: Season Two on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 9). Acting Lessons on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 19). Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.1 Onikakushi on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 16). Life is Strange: Before the Storm on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 1). Chasing Sunsets on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Monster College on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 25). Minecraft: Story Mode - Season Two on Steam. Steam Store.