Best First-Person Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 12,139 First-Person 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. First-Person game rankings were last updated on 5/25/2024.
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1. Portal 2
The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends!
Portal 2 holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS First-Person game on Steam" with a Player Score of 98. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 393,095 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 388,076 positive reviews and 5,019 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. Portal
Portal™ is a new single player game from Valve. Set in the mysterious Aperture Science Laboratories, Portal has been called one of the most innovative new games on the horizon and will offer gamers hours of unique gameplay.
Portal has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS First-Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 157,092 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 154,721 positive reviews and 2,371 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.99 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.
3. Left 4 Dead 2
Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 (L4D2) is the highly anticipated sequel to the award-winning Left 4 Dead, the #1 co-op game of 2008. This co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.
Left 4 Dead 2 has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS First-Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 856,342 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 835,159 positive reviews and 21,183 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.
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 96, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS First-Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 120,070 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 117,568 positive reviews and 2,502 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. Mount & Blade: Warband
In a land torn asunder by incessant warfare, it is time to assemble your own band of hardened warriors and enter the fray. Lead your men into battle, expand your realm, and claim the ultimate prize: the throne of Calradia!
Mount & Blade: Warband has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS First-Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 160,318 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 156,698 positive reviews and 3,620 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 Mount & Blade: Warband on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 3/31/2010 |
| Developer | TaleWorlds Entertainment |
| Publisher | TaleWorlds Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 48700 |
6. Half-Life 2
1998. HALF-LIFE sends a shock through the game industry with its combination of pounding action and continuous, immersive storytelling. Valve's debut title wins more than 50 game-of-the-year awards on its way to being named "Best PC Game Ever" by PC Gamer, and launches a franchise with more than eight million retail units sold worldwide.
Half-Life 2 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS First-Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 192,267 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 187,679 positive reviews and 4,588 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.
7. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS First-Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 237,091 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 231,061 positive reviews and 6,030 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).
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Mac OS First-Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,069,067 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,034,142 positive reviews and 34,925 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 |
9. Subnautica
Descend into the depths of an alien underwater world filled with wonder and peril. Craft equipment, pilot submarines and out-smart wildlife to explore lush coral reefs, volcanoes, cave systems, and more - all while trying to survive.
Subnautica has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS First-Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 270,341 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 261,785 positive reviews and 8,556 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 | 1/24/2018 |
| Franchise | Unknown Worlds |
| Developer | Unknown Worlds Entertainment |
| Publisher | Unknown Worlds Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 264710 |
10. Pineapple on pizza
Can a video game convey a flavor?
Pineapple on pizza has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS First-Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,922 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,475 positive reviews and 447 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 | 3/28/2023 |
| Developer | Majorariatto |
| Publisher | Majorariatto |
| Steam App Id | 2263010 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 2,192 | 4/18/2011 | 98 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 831 | 10/10/2007 | 97 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 22,815 | 11/16/2009 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 799 | 8/1/2017 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,107 | 3/31/2010 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 824 | 11/16/2004 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 12,575 | 11/1/2000 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 23,934 | 11/29/2006 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,479 | 1/24/2018 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 3/28/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts |
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