Best Experience Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 227 Experience 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. Experience game rankings were last updated on 4/18/2024.
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1. 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) holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Experience game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,725 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,576 positive reviews and 149 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 |
2. FAR: Lone Sails
Traverse a dried-out seabed littered with the remains of a decaying civilization. Keep your unique vessel going, overcome numerous obstacles and withstand the hazardous weather conditions. How far can you make it? What will you find?
FAR: Lone Sails has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Experience games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,446 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,495 positive reviews and 951 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 5/17/2018 |
| Developer | Okomotive |
| Publisher | Assemble Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 609320 |
3. The Good Time Garden
Explore a throbbing pink world full of strange naked creatures to gather food for your friend in this short, surreal experience.
The Good Time Garden has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Experience games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,392 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,299 positive reviews and 93 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 12/19/2019 |
| Developer | Coal Supper |
| Publisher | Coal Supper |
| Steam App Id | 1200860 |
4. Banyu Lintar Angin - Little Storm -
Banyu Lintar Angin is a series of experimental illustrations about three siblings, living together independently in a rural Indonesian environment.
Banyu Lintar Angin - Little Storm - has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Experience games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 814 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 782 positive reviews and 32 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 Banyu Lintar Angin - Little Storm - on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 1/11/2018 |
| Franchise | Mojiken |
| Developer | Mojiken |
| Publisher | Toge Productions |
| Steam App Id | 744800 |
5. Griptape Backbone
A relaxing meditative and Zen like first person vaporwave skateboarding game. An interactive mixtape.
Griptape Backbone has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Experience games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 531 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 492 positive reviews and 39 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 5/5/2017 |
| Developer | StevenHarmonGames |
| Publisher | StevenHarmonGames |
| Steam App Id | 581120 |
6. The Beginner's Guide
The Beginner's Guide is a narrative video game from Davey Wreden, the creator of The Stanley Parable. It lasts about an hour and a half and has no traditional mechanics, no goals or objectives. Instead, it tells the story of a person struggling to deal with something they do not understand.
The Beginner's Guide has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Experience games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,506 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,002 positive reviews and 2,504 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 The Beginner's Guide on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 10/1/2015 |
| Developer | Everything Unlimited Ltd. |
| Publisher | Everything Unlimited Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 303210 |
7. Ord.
Ord. tells stories three words at a time.
Ord. has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Experience games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 198 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 187 positive reviews and 11 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 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 | $1.99 |
| Release Date | 6/5/2019 |
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| Publisher | Mujo Games |
| Steam App Id | 1079000 |
8. Britannic: Patroness of the Mediterranean
Explore the Britannic, sister ship of the infamous Titanic, and relive her tragic sinking after striking a mine in the First World War.
Britannic: Patroness of the Mediterranean has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Experience games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 756 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 682 positive reviews and 74 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 Britannic: Patroness of the Mediterranean on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 6/19/2020 |
| Developer | Vintage Digital Revival, LLC |
| Publisher | Vintage Digital Revival, LLC |
| Steam App Id | 1259560 |
9. AER Memories of Old
Transform into a bird and fly to explore and experience a vibrant world of floating islands in the sky. Venture down into lost ancient ruins where each step leads you closer to the end of the world.
AER Memories of Old has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Experience games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,981 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,997 positive reviews and 984 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.49 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 | $1.49 |
| Release Date | 10/25/2017 |
| Developer | Forgotten Key |
| Publisher | Daedalic Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 331870 |
10. Virtual Exhibition
The Virtual Exhibition makes it possible to visit a gallery from the comfort of your own home and behaves like a real curated gallery. New features and photographers will be added regularly.
Virtual Exhibition has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Experience games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 84 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 79 positive reviews and 5 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
| Release Date | 5/28/2020 |
| Developer | Kersten Glaser |
| Publisher | Kersten Glaser |
| Steam App Id | 1318980 |
More Experience Mac Games on Steam
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 | 9 | 9/12/2019 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 18 | 5/17/2018 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/19/2019 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/11/2018 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/5/2017 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 10/1/2015 | 86 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/5/2019 | 85 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/19/2020 | 85 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 10/25/2017 | 83 | $1.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/28/2020 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 18). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 18). Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). FAR: Lone Sails on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 28). The Good Time Garden on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 29). Banyu Lintar Angin - Little Storm - on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 24). Griptape Backbone on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). The Beginner's Guide on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 26). Ord. on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 25). Britannic: Patroness of the Mediterranean on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 29). AER Memories of Old on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 27). Virtual Exhibition on Steam. Steam Store.