Best Linear Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 6,526 Linear 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. Linear game rankings were last updated on 5/30/2024.
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1. Finding Paradise
A story-driven experience about two doctors traversing backwards through a dying man's memories to fulfill his last wish.
Finding Paradise holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Linear game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,081 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,719 positive reviews and 362 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 |
| Publisher | Freebird Games |
| Steam App Id | 337340 |
2. Word Game: Episode 0
Word game is literally a game of words. Player controls "I" to find clues between lines, delete words to change the meaning of sentences, or shift words to rewrite facts. “I” must be wise and brave enough complete the mission of words. May the best "I” win!
Word Game: Episode 0 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,501 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,448 positive reviews and 53 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 Word Game: Episode 0 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
3. Please, Touch The Artwork 2
A handpainted cozy hidden object adventure. Explore a surreal world. Collect items for its quirky inhabitants. Fix damaged paintings and solve casual puzzles. Help a lost skeleton painter find his way home. This game is short but 100% FREE (no ads, no dlc's).
Please, Touch The Artwork 2 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,281 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,272 positive reviews and 9 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 2/19/2024 |
| Franchise | Thomas Waterzooi |
| Developer | Thomas Waterzooi |
| Publisher | Thomas Waterzooi |
| Steam App Id | 2600140 |
4. To the Moon
A story-driven experience about two doctors traversing backwards through a dying man's memories to artificially fulfill his last wish.
To the Moon has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 74,256 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 71,544 positive reviews and 2,712 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 To the Moon on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 9/7/2012 |
| Franchise | Freebird Games |
| Developer | Freebird Games |
| Publisher | Freebird Games |
| Steam App Id | 206440 |
5. BLACK BOX LSS - The Shining Immortal
Immerse yourself in a pixel-art visual novel that blends thrilling crime, romantic comedy, and the pursuit of love. This game depicts the story of a new employee pursuing his female boss. If you're a fan of love, yandere, and don't mind a touch of thrill and crime, you will greatly enjoy this game.
BLACK BOX LSS - The Shining Immortal has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,116 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,109 positive reviews and 7 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 BLACK BOX LSS - The Shining Immortal on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/19/2023 |
| Developer | Fif |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2434340 |
6. Impostor Factory
A bonkers time-loop tragicomedy murder mystery thriller featuring multiple casualties and a suspicious cat, from the creator of To the Moon & Finding Paradise.
Impostor Factory has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,476 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,064 positive reviews and 412 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 Impostor Factory on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 9/30/2021 |
| Franchise | Freebird Games |
| Developer | Freebird Games |
| Publisher | Freebird Games |
| Steam App Id | 1182620 |
7. Machinarium
Machinarium is the award-winning independent adventure game developed by the makers of Samorost series, Botanicula and CHUCHEL. Help Josef the robot save his girlfriend Berta kidnapped by the Black Cap Brotherhood gang!
Machinarium has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,450 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,798 positive reviews and 652 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.99 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 | $3.99 |
| Release Date | 10/16/2009 |
| Franchise | Amanita Design |
| Developer | Amanita Design |
| Publisher | Amanita Design |
| Steam App Id | 40700 |
8. Samorost 1
Explore the beginnings of the Samorost series in the space gnome’s original bite-sized adventure, formerly released in 2003. Now with remastered sounds, enhanced graphics, and new music by Floex.
Samorost 1 has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,020 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,878 positive reviews and 142 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 | 5/20/2021 |
| Franchise | Amanita Design |
| Developer | Amanita Design |
| Publisher | Amanita Design |
| Steam App Id | 1580970 |
9. BioShock Infinite
Indebted to the wrong people, with his life on the line, veteran of the U.S. Cavalry and now hired gun, Booker DeWitt has only one opportunity to wipe his slate clean. He must rescue Elizabeth, a mysterious girl imprisoned since childhood and locked up in the flying city of Columbia.
BioShock Infinite has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 136,415 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 128,017 positive reviews and 8,398 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play BioShock Infinite on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $7.49 |
| Release Date | 3/26/2013 |
| Franchise | BioShock Franchise |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | 2K |
| Steam App Id | 8870 |
10. Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.1 Onikakushi
Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.
Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.1 Onikakushi has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,615 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,429 positive reviews and 186 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 | 5/15/2015 |
| Developer | 07th Expansion |
| Publisher | MangaGamer |
| Steam App Id | 310360 |
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 | 19 | 12/14/2017 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/14/2021 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 2/19/2024 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 30 | 9/7/2012 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/19/2023 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 9/30/2021 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 123 | 10/16/2009 | 93 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 5/20/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 421 | 3/26/2013 | 93 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 17 | 5/15/2015 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). Finding Paradise on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 24). Word Game: Episode 0 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 25). Please, Touch The Artwork 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). To the Moon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 21). BLACK BOX LSS - The Shining Immortal on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). Impostor Factory on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 24). Machinarium on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 24). Samorost 1 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 23). BioShock Infinite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 6). Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.1 Onikakushi on Steam. Steam Store.