Best eSports Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 1,160 eSports 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. eSports 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 eSports 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. 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 #2 spot for the best Mac OS eSports 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 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best Mac OS eSports 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 |
4. Spin Rhythm XD
Enter the Rhythm Dimension. A homage to classic arcade rhythm games (Guitar Hero, DDR), with a modern aesthetic and soundtrack. Match colours and beats, spin, tap, flick and flow through the juiciest beats in the universe. Supports multiple control styles including MIDI DJ gear on Steam!
Spin Rhythm XD has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS eSports games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,921 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,808 positive reviews and 113 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 | 3/14/2023 |
| Developer | Super Spin Digital |
| Publisher | Super Spin Digital |
| Steam App Id | 1058830 |
5. Free to Play
Free to Play is a feature-length documentary that follows three professional gamers from around the world as they compete for a million dollar prize in the first Dota 2 International Tournament.
Free to Play has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS eSports games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,022 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,481 positive reviews and 541 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Mac OS eSports 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 |
7. Beastieball
A turn-based volleyball RPG where you coach a sports team of Beasties! Your Beasties' relationships grow and change, unlocking new abilities and combo plays!
Beastieball has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS eSports games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 324 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 322 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 11/12/2024 |
| Franchise | Klei |
| Developer | Wishes Ultd. |
| Publisher | Klei Publishing |
| Steam App Id | 1864950 |
8. Football Manager 2022
The closest thing to real football management. FM22 brings new, progressive ways to find your winning edge, instill your footballing style and earn it on the pitch.
Football Manager 2022 has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS eSports games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,402 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,807 positive reviews and 1,595 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 Football Manager 2022 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/9/2021 |
| Developer | Sports Interactive |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Steam App Id | 1569040 |
9. Football Manager 2024
Build a world-class team ready to dominate your rivals in football’s most prestigious competitions. Progress never stops when you’re pursuing footballing greatness.
Football Manager 2024 has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS eSports games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,133 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,473 positive reviews and 1,660 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $59.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Football Manager 2024 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $59.99 |
| Release Date | 11/6/2023 |
| Franchise | SEGA |
| Developer | Sports Interactive |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Steam App Id | 2252570 |
10. Fishards
Combine the intense, skill-shot PVP of Magicka or Battlerite with some wacky 2-legged-fish and you've got yourself Fishards! The unique spell combining mechanic creates a brand new type of PvP arena experience that you have to try with friends!
Fishards has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS eSports games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 175 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 171 positive reviews and 4 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 Fishards on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/3/2021 |
| Developer | Rivernotch Game Studio |
| Publisher | Rivernotch Game Studio |
| Steam App Id | 1637140 |
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| 9,025 | 11/1/2000 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 10/24/2018 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 11,299 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 20 | 3/14/2023 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/19/2014 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/27/2014 | 91 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 132 | 11/12/2024 | 91 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,826 | 11/9/2021 | 90 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
| 39,203 | 11/6/2023 | 89 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/3/2021 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Beastieball on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 22). Football Manager 2022 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 15). Football Manager 2024 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 8). Fishards on Steam. Steam Store.