Best Female Protagonist Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 14,556 Female Protagonist 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. Female Protagonist game rankings were last updated on 3/30/2026.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Female Protagonist game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,501 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,319 positive reviews and 182 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.
2. 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 #2 spot for the best Mac OS Female Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 151,368 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 148,331 positive reviews and 3,037 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 |
3. Touhou Mystia's Izakaya
A brand new pixel art restaurant simulator based on the Touhou Project! Play as Mystia, the owner of a small izakaya. Collect ingredients by day, cater to the customers by night, learn recipes from familiar characters, and become the best izakaya owner in all of Gensokyo!
Touhou Mystia's Izakaya has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Female Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31,268 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,834 positive reviews and 434 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 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.
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Mac OS Female Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 138,399 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 134,833 positive reviews and 3,566 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 |
5. Chill with You : Lo-Fi Story
"Chill with You : Lo-Fi Story" is a sound novel game where you work alongside Satone, a girl who loves writing stories. Customize lo-fi music, ambient sounds, and landscapes to create a focused environment. As you deepen your bond with Satone, you may discover a special connection with her.
Chill with You : Lo-Fi Story has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Female Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,798 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,669 positive reviews and 129 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Chill with You : Lo-Fi Story on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 11/16/2025 |
| Developer | Nestopi Inc. |
| Publisher | Nestopi Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 3548580 |
6. Kabuto Park
Enjoy summer in Kabuto Park! Catch the cutest bugs, train them and win the Summer Beetle Battles Championship in this tiny bug collection game! Upgrade your equipment to find rarer, stronger and shinier little friends.
Kabuto Park has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Female Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,830 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,819 positive reviews and 11 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 Kabuto Park on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 5/28/2025 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Doot Tiny Games |
| Steam App Id | 3376990 |
7. Finding Paradise
Two doctors traverse backwards through a dying man's memories to fulfill his last wish. This is To the Moon's standalone sequel, but can also be played first.
Finding Paradise has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Female Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,914 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,464 positive reviews and 450 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 |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 337340 |
8. Fran Bow
Fran Bow is a creepy adventure game that tells the story of Fran, a young girl struggling with a mental disorder and an unfair destiny.
Fran Bow has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Female Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,825 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,260 positive reviews and 565 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 | 8/27/2015 |
| Developer | Killmonday Games AB |
| Publisher | Killmonday Games AB |
| Steam App Id | 362680 |
9. Z.A.T.O. // I Love the World and Everything In It
USSR, 1986. A girl goes missing in the closed city of Vorkuta-5, yet not a soul seems to be concerned. Uncover the mystery behind her disappearance and transmit your signal to the universe.
Z.A.T.O. // I Love the World and Everything In It has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Female Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,699 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,570 positive reviews and 129 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 | 11/10/2025 |
| Developer | Ferry // Nopanamaman |
| Publisher | Ferry // Nopanamaman |
| Steam App Id | 4122860 |
10. Lost in Play
Solve puzzles, riddles, and embark on an exciting journey of discovery! Join Toto and Gal as they explore dreamscapes and befriend magical creatures. Lost in their imagination, the brother and sister must stick together and solve puzzles to find their way home.
Lost in Play has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Female Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,178 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,032 positive reviews and 146 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 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 | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 8/10/2022 |
| Franchise | Joystick Ventures |
| Developer | Happy Juice Games |
| Publisher | Joystick Ventures |
| Steam App Id | 1328840 |
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| 23 | 7/30/2019 | 97 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,259 | 8/1/2017 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 705 | 10/1/2021 | 96 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,736 | 1/25/2018 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,093 | 11/16/2025 | 96 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 5/28/2025 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 15 | 12/14/2017 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 142 | 8/27/2015 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 114 | 11/10/2025 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 60 | 8/10/2022 | 95 | $5.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 27). Touhou Mystia's Izakaya on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 1). Celeste on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 1). Chill with You : Lo-Fi Story on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 30). Kabuto Park on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 1). Finding Paradise on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 26). Fran Bow on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 29). Z.A.T.O. // I Love the World and Everything In It on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 31). Lost in Play on Steam. Steam Store.