Best Intentionally Awkward Controls Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 79 Intentionally Awkward Controls 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. Intentionally Awkward Controls game rankings were last updated on 3/27/2024.
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1. Octodad: Dadliest Catch
Octodad: Dadliest Catch is a game about destruction, deception, and fatherhood. The player controls Octodad, a dapper octopus masquerading as a human, as he goes about his life. Octodad's existence is a constant struggle, as he must master mundane tasks with his unwieldy boneless tentacles while simultaneously keeping his cephalopodan...
Octodad: Dadliest Catch holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Intentionally Awkward Controls game on Steam" with a Player Score of 91. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,558 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,957 positive reviews and 601 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 1/30/2014 |
| Developer | Young Horses |
| Publisher | Young Horses |
| Steam App Id | 224480 |
2. while True: learn()
You’re a machine learning specialist who makes neural networks but your cat seems to be better at it. Now you must solve puzzles to build a cat-to-human translation system (who knows what else this cat is capable of!). Earn a fortune, buy kickass cat outfits, learn how machine learning really works!
while True: learn() has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Intentionally Awkward Controls games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,723 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,156 positive reviews and 567 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 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. The Greatest Penguin Heist of All Time
The Greatest Penguin Heist of All Time is a sandboxy physics game for 1-8 players, with everything from sneaky heists to hilarous stupidity to baking pizzas. With continuous updates, plenty of maps, and hundreds of items, clothes and quests, it has something for everyone.
The Greatest Penguin Heist of All Time has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Intentionally Awkward Controls games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,306 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,065 positive reviews and 241 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 The Greatest Penguin Heist of All Time on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 7/2/2021 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | That Fish, That Other Fish |
| Steam App Id | 1451480 |
4. A Difficult Game About Climbing
This is a difficult game about climbing.
A Difficult Game About Climbing has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Intentionally Awkward Controls games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,160 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,796 positive reviews and 364 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 3/6/2024 |
| Developer | Pontypants |
| Publisher | Pontypants |
| Steam App Id | 2497920 |
5. Surgeon Simulator
Surgeon Simulator is an over-the-top operation sim, stitching together pitch-black humour with life-saving surgery. Become Dr. Burke, a would-be surgeon with a less than conventional toolkit, as he performs procedures on patients including the Heavy from TF2! ...is that a hammer?
Surgeon Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Intentionally Awkward Controls games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,245 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,378 positive reviews and 2,867 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 Surgeon Simulator on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 4/19/2013 |
| Developer | Bossa Studios |
| Publisher | tinyBuild |
| Steam App Id | 233720 |
6. Manual Samuel - Anniversary Edition
Meet Samuel, he’s handsome, wealthy and most importantly – dead. A deal with Death gives Samuel one last chance to live again if he can survive a whole day doing everything manually.
Manual Samuel - Anniversary Edition has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Intentionally Awkward Controls games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,079 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,556 positive reviews and 523 negative reviews — making it "Very 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 10/14/2016 |
| Franchise | Perfectly Paranormal |
| Developer | Perfectly Paranormal |
| Publisher | Curve Games |
| Steam App Id | 504130 |
7. Neon Ships: The Type'em Up Shooter
Shoot enemies while typing pop culture phrases to destroy enemies with your special laser attack! This is a classic Shoot'em up game with a typing twist! We challenge you to dodge all the shots and destroy all the enemies!
Neon Ships: The Type'em Up Shooter has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Intentionally Awkward Controls games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 48 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 44 positive reviews and 4 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $3.99 |
| Release Date | 2/11/2021 |
| Developer | Sensen Games |
| Publisher | Sensen Games |
| Steam App Id | 1528580 |
8. Bound Up & Squirming!
You're all bound up and stuck in a hospital gown, but that won't keep you down! Hop to it in this silly 3D physics based parkour platformer, Bound Up & Squirming!
Bound Up & Squirming! has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Intentionally Awkward Controls games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 32 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.49 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.
| Steam Price | $1.49 |
| Release Date | 4/25/2019 |
| Developer | Stegersaurus Software Inc. |
| Publisher | Stegersaurus Software Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 959050 |
9. I Am Bread
You are bread. Your mission, become toast! Take on all hazards to deliciousness as you head on an epic adventure in one of the the toughest games ever baked. All of the game modes (including Bagel Race) are now unlocked so there's sure to be something to suit everyone's taste!
I Am Bread has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Intentionally Awkward Controls games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,803 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,518 positive reviews and 1,285 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 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 | $12.99 |
| Release Date | 4/9/2015 |
| Developer | Bossa Studios |
| Publisher | tinyBuild |
| Steam App Id | 327890 |
10. SPINGUN
SPINGUN is a "manic two-button arcade shooter". Two buttons. One spaceship. Zero chance to survive.
SPINGUN has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Intentionally Awkward Controls games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 85 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 70 positive reviews and 15 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.59 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $0.59 |
| Release Date | 11/11/2016 |
| Developer | Fermenter Games |
| Publisher | Fermenter Games |
| Steam App Id | 548230 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 10 best Intentionally Awkward Controls games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 25 | 1/30/2014 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 1/17/2019 | 89 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 25 | 7/2/2021 | 86 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 138 | 3/6/2024 | 85 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 21 | 4/19/2013 | 81 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 10/14/2016 | 80 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/11/2021 | 79 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/25/2019 | 78 | $1.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/9/2015 | 76 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/11/2016 | 74 | $0.59 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 27). Octodad: Dadliest Catch on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). while True: learn() on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 2). The Greatest Penguin Heist of All Time on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). A Difficult Game About Climbing on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Surgeon Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Manual Samuel - Anniversary Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Neon Ships: The Type'em Up Shooter on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). Bound Up & Squirming! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). I Am Bread on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). SPINGUN on Steam. Steam Store.