Best Female Protagonist Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 13,562 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 11/29/2025.
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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 20,555 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,384 positive reviews and 171 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 146,904 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 143,932 positive reviews and 2,972 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 30,090 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,675 positive reviews and 415 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.79 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 132,312 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 128,907 positive reviews and 3,405 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. 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 #5 spot for the best Mac OS Female Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 52,444 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 51,302 positive reviews and 1,142 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 | 10/5/2017 |
| Developer | Gears for Breakfast |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 253230 |
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 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Female Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,011 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,005 positive reviews and 6 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 19,505 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,069 positive reviews and 436 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. 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 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Female Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,429 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,374 positive reviews and 55 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 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Mac OS Female Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,896 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,356 positive reviews and 540 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 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Mac OS Female Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 170,989 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 164,512 positive reviews and 6,477 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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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 319630 |
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| 38 | 7/30/2019 | 97 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,494 | 8/1/2017 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 0 | 10/1/2021 | 96 | $4.79 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,174 | 1/25/2018 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 136 | 10/5/2017 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 5/28/2025 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 18 | 12/14/2017 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,275 | 11/16/2025 | 95 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 55 | 8/27/2015 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 351 | 1/29/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 1). Slime Rancher on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 23). Touhou Mystia's Izakaya on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 5). Celeste on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 4). A Hat in Time on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 5). Kabuto Park on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 6). Finding Paradise on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 9). Chill with You : Lo-Fi Story on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 26). Fran Bow on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 1). Life is Strange - Episode 1 on Steam. Steam Store.