Best Exploration Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 16,877 Exploration 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. Exploration game rankings were last updated on 2/18/2025.
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1. Terraria
Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!
Terraria holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Exploration game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,377,203 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,342,802 positive reviews and 34,401 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
2. Euro Truck Simulator 2
Travel across Europe as king of the road, a trucker who delivers important cargo across impressive distances! With dozens of cities to explore, your endurance, skill and speed will all be pushed to their limits.
Euro Truck Simulator 2 has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Exploration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 805,954 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 786,177 positive reviews and 19,777 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 | 10/12/2012 |
| Franchise | SCS Software |
| Developer | SCS Software |
| Publisher | SCS Software |
| Steam App Id | 227300 |
3. A Short Hike
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.
A Short Hike has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Exploration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,299 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,149 positive reviews and 150 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 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.
4. Slime Rancher
Slime Rancher is the tale of Beatrix LeBeau, a plucky, young rancher who sets out for a life a thousand light years away from Earth on the ‘Far, Far Range’ where she tries her hand at making a living wrangling slimes.
Slime Rancher has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Exploration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 134,394 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 131,634 positive reviews and 2,760 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Slime Rancher on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 8/1/2017 |
| Franchise | Monomi Park |
| Developer | Monomi Park |
| Publisher | Monomi Park |
| Steam App Id | 433340 |
5. OneShot
OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.
OneShot has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Exploration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 50,597 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 49,719 positive reviews and 878 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 not possible to play or run OneShot on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 12/8/2016 |
| Developer | Future Cat LLC |
| Publisher | KOMODO |
| Steam App Id | 420530 |
6. Hollow Knight
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
Hollow Knight has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Exploration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 397,454 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 385,756 positive reviews and 11,698 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 2/24/2017 |
| Developer | Team Cherry |
| Publisher | Team Cherry |
| Steam App Id | 367520 |
7. Garry's Mod
Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.
Garry's Mod has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Exploration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,139,474 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,102,841 positive reviews and 36,633 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 Garry's Mod on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 11/29/2006 |
| Developer | Facepunch Studios |
| Publisher | Valve |
| Steam App Id | 4000 |
8. Celeste
Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight platformer from the creators of TowerFall. Brave hundreds of hand-crafted challenges, uncover devious secrets, and piece together the mystery of the mountain.
Celeste has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Exploration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 115,379 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 112,454 positive reviews and 2,925 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 | 1/25/2018 |
| Franchise | EXOK Games |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Maddy Makes Games Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 504230 |
9. A Hat in Time
A Hat in Time is a cute-as-heck 3D platformer featuring a little girl who stitches hats for wicked powers! Freely explore giant worlds and recover Time Pieces to travel to new heights!
A Hat in Time has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Exploration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 51,204 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 50,109 positive reviews and 1,095 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 | 10/5/2017 |
| Developer | Gears for Breakfast |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 253230 |
10. Stray
Lost, alone and separated from family, a stray cat must untangle an ancient mystery to escape a long-forgotten cybercity and find their way home.
Stray has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Exploration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 151,911 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 147,765 positive reviews and 4,146 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 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 | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 7/19/2022 |
| Franchise | Annapurna Interactive |
| Developer | BlueTwelve Studio |
| Publisher | Annapurna Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 1332010 |
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| 25,933 | 5/16/2011 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 29,306 | 10/12/2012 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 20 | 7/30/2019 | 97 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,159 | 8/1/2017 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 68 | 12/8/2016 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6,181 | 2/24/2017 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 22,863 | 11/29/2006 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,585 | 1/25/2018 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 244 | 10/5/2017 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 432 | 7/19/2022 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 18). Euro Truck Simulator 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 9). A Short Hike on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 18). Slime Rancher on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 31). OneShot on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 18). Hollow Knight on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 18). Garry's Mod on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 7). Celeste on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 16). A Hat in Time on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 26). Stray on Steam. Steam Store.