Best Game Development Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 2,054 Game Development 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. Game Development game rankings were last updated on 5/14/2025.
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1. Aseprite
Aseprite is a pixel-art tool to create 2D animations, sprites, and any kind of graphics for games.
Aseprite holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Game Development game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,612 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,418 positive reviews and 194 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 not possible to play or run Aseprite on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 2/22/2016 |
| Developer | David Capello |
| Publisher | Igara Studio |
| Steam App Id | 431730 |
2. Blender
Blender is the free and open source 3D creation suite. Free to use for everyone, for any purpose.
Blender has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Game Development games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 71,986 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 69,330 positive reviews and 2,656 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 not possible to play or run Blender on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 4/24/2015 |
| Developer | Blender Foundation |
| Publisher | Blender Foundation |
| Steam App Id | 365670 |
3. The Looker
You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.
The Looker has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Game Development games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,465 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,060 positive reviews and 405 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 possible to play The Looker on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 6/17/2022 |
| Developer | Subcreation Studio |
| Publisher | Subcreation Studio |
| Steam App Id | 1985690 |
4. Arctic Eggs
Eggs: perfection in two parts. The simple whites. The sublime yolk. Each the lesser without its partner. Chorus and verse. A symphony of flavor. The catchy tune reminding us of warm baths and late-night movies. The elevator music to whatever lies beyond.
Arctic Eggs has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Game Development games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,551 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,445 positive reviews and 106 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.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 5/16/2024 |
| Franchise | CRITICAL REFLEX |
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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2763670 |
5. Pixel Studio - pixel art editor
Best pixel art editor. Simple. Fast. Portable.
Pixel Studio - pixel art editor has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Game Development games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,668 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,479 positive reviews and 189 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 | 12/25/2019 |
| Developer | Hippo Games |
| Publisher | Hippo Games |
| Steam App Id | 1204050 |
6. The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe
The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe is an expanded re-imagining of 2013's The Stanley Parable. You will play as Stanley, and you will not play as Stanley. You will make a choice, and you will become powerless. You are not here to win. The Stanley Parable is a game that plays you.
The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Game Development games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30,400 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,645 positive reviews and 1,755 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 4/27/2022 |
| Developer | Crows Crows Crows |
| Publisher | Crows Crows Crows |
| Steam App Id | 1703340 |
7. Krita
Krita is a powerful, open source and community-driven digital art tool for illustrators, concept designers, animators, comic book artists, game developers, and anyone who wants to express themselves through the creation of visual art.
Krita has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Game Development games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,970 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,759 positive reviews and 211 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 Krita on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 6/10/2014 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Krita Team |
| Steam App Id | 280680 |
8. Godot Engine
Godot Engine is a feature-packed, cross-platform game engine to create 2D and 3D games from a unified interface. It provides a comprehensive set of common tools, so that you can focus on making games without having to reinvent the wheel.
Godot Engine has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Game Development games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,873 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,602 positive reviews and 271 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 not possible to play or run Godot Engine on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 2/24/2016 |
| Developer | Godot Engine |
| Publisher | Godot Engine |
| Steam App Id | 404790 |
9. Software Inc.
Construct and design buildings for optimal working conditions. Hire people to design and release software, so you can defeat the simulated competition and take over their businesses. Manage and educate your employees to make sure they are skilled and satisfied with their job.
Software Inc. has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Game Development games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,205 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,799 positive reviews and 406 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $22.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Software Inc. on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $22.99 |
| Release Date | 5/1/2015 |
| Developer | Coredumping |
| Publisher | Coredumping |
| Steam App Id | 362620 |
10. Mad Games Tycoon 2
Start your own game development studio in 1976. Build your own offices, production facilities and server rooms. Develop the games of your dreams and produce the next next-gen console. Rise from a small garage company to a huge corporation.
Mad Games Tycoon 2 has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Game Development games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,993 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,566 positive reviews and 427 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Mad Games Tycoon 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 4,846 | 2/22/2016 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 12,391 | 4/24/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 6/17/2022 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 5/16/2024 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 162 | 12/25/2019 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 29 | 4/27/2022 | 92 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 700 | 6/10/2014 | 92 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,265 | 2/24/2016 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 136 | 5/1/2015 | 91 | $22.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 215 | 5/31/2023 | 91 | $24.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Aseprite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). Blender on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). The Looker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Arctic Eggs on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 30). Pixel Studio - pixel art editor on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Krita on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Godot Engine on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Software Inc. on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Mad Games Tycoon 2 on Steam. Steam Store.