Best Intentionally Awkward Controls Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 107 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 12/7/2024.
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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 9,901 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,292 positive reviews and 609 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 7,107 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,504 positive reviews and 603 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 2,538 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,277 positive reviews and 261 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.74 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 | $9.74 |
| Release Date | 7/2/2021 |
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| 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 86, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Intentionally Awkward Controls games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,232 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,753 positive reviews and 479 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, it is possible to play A Difficult Game About Climbing on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 3/6/2024 |
| Developer | Pontypants |
| Publisher | Pontypants |
| Steam App Id | 2497920 |
5. Slash Quest
Slash Quest is a quirky action adventure with unconventional controls and unlikely heroes. Spin a magic talking sword through exotic lands, fight nasty creatures, overcome puzzles and make friends on your way to reunite it with its rightful wielder, the Queen.
Slash Quest has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Intentionally Awkward Controls games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 89 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 83 positive reviews and 6 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 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 | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 8/15/2024 |
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| Publisher | Noodlecake |
| Steam App Id | 2718010 |
6. Robotry!
Platforming is much harder when you don't have a jump button! Walk, jump, climb and parkour by directly controlling each leg of a confused baby robot. Go from a glitching toddler to a somersaulting acrobat in the story mode, share a multi-legged robot, or compete against friends in minigames!
Robotry! has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Intentionally Awkward Controls games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.49 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 | $12.49 |
| Release Date | 10/26/2022 |
| Developer | Lockpickle |
| Publisher | Lockpickle |
| Steam App Id | 1461930 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Mac OS Intentionally Awkward Controls games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,344 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,451 positive reviews and 2,893 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 |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 233720 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Mac OS Intentionally Awkward Controls games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,203 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,659 positive reviews and 544 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.99 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 | $0.99 |
| Release Date | 10/14/2016 |
| Franchise | Perfectly Paranormal |
| Developer | Perfectly Paranormal |
| Publisher | Curve Games |
| Steam App Id | 504130 |
9. 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 #9 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 |
10. 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 79, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Intentionally Awkward Controls games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 33 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 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 | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 4/25/2019 |
| Developer | Stegersaurus Software Inc. |
| Publisher | Stegersaurus Software Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 959050 |
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| 26 | 1/30/2014 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 12 | 1/17/2019 | 89 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 25 | 7/2/2021 | 86 | $9.74 | Steam Charts | |
| 27 | 3/6/2024 | 86 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 8/15/2024 | 82 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/26/2022 | 81 | $12.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 14 | 4/19/2013 | 81 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 18 | 10/14/2016 | 80 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 2/11/2021 | 79 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 4/25/2019 | 79 | $4.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 7). Octodad: Dadliest Catch on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 4). while True: learn() on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 30). The Greatest Penguin Heist of All Time on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). A Difficult Game About Climbing on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 8). Slash Quest on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 6). Robotry! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Surgeon Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Manual Samuel - Anniversary Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Neon Ships: The Type'em Up Shooter on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 26). Bound Up & Squirming! on Steam. Steam Store.