Best Linear Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 11,544 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 12/16/2025.
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1. ENA: Dream BBQ
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
ENA: Dream BBQ holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Linear game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 34,466 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 33,979 positive reviews and 487 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.
2. 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 IAP).
Please, Touch The Artwork 2 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 5,693 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,641 positive reviews and 52 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 | 2/19/2024 |
| Franchise | Thomas Waterzooi |
| Developer | Thomas Waterzooi |
| Publisher | Thomas Waterzooi |
| Steam App Id | 2600140 |
3. Finding Paradise (To the Moon 2)
Two doctors traverse backwards through a dying man's memories to fulfill his last wish. This is To the Moon's standalone sequel, but can also be played first.
Finding Paradise (To the Moon 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 19,828 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,377 positive reviews and 451 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 (To the Moon 2) 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 |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 337340 |
4. Z.A.T.O. // I Love the World and Everything In It
USSR, 1986. A girl goes missing in the closed city of Vorkuta-5, yet not a soul seems to be concerned. Uncover the mystery behind her disappearance and transmit your signal to the universe.
Z.A.T.O. // I Love the World and Everything In It 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 6,908 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,801 positive reviews and 107 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 | 11/10/2025 |
| Developer | Ferry // Nopanamaman |
| Publisher | Ferry // Nopanamaman |
| Steam App Id | 4122860 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Mac OS Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,564 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,506 positive reviews and 58 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).
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Mac OS Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 84,538 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 81,322 positive reviews and 3,216 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 |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 206440 |
7. Illusion Carnival
A lost soul wanders through a whimsical, eerie pop-up book like amusement park. Dive into fun-filled stages, encounter unique characters, fend off spirit erosion, and uncover the park's hidden secrets. The enchanting yet dark Illusion Carnival begins now.
Illusion Carnival has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,333 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,207 positive reviews and 126 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 Illusion Carnival on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
8. Just A To the Moon Series Beach Episode
The Beach Episode™ of To the Moon, Finding Paradise, and Impostor Factory. But something's off.
Just A To the Moon Series Beach Episode has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,685 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,623 positive reviews and 62 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Just A To the Moon Series Beach Episode on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 9/20/2024 |
| Franchise | Freebird Games |
| Developer | Freebird Games |
| Publisher | Freebird Games |
| Steam App Id | 2159210 |
9. CATO: Buttered Cat
Puzzle platformer where you control both the cat and the toast, based on the famous "Buttered Cat Paradox". The game features 200+ levels, 70+ skins, plus boss fights and mini-games!
CATO: Buttered Cat has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,784 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,741 positive reviews and 43 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $10.99 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 | $10.99 |
| Release Date | 9/6/2024 |
| Franchise | GCORES PUBLISHING |
| Developer | Team Woll |
| Publisher | GCORES PUBLISHING |
| Steam App Id | 1999520 |
10. Sizeable
Sizeable is a relaxing and peacefull puzzle/exploration game! Shrink and grow your way through small dioramas in search of hidden objects!
Sizeable has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,144 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,080 positive reviews and 64 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.89 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Sizeable on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $0.89 |
| Release Date | 3/19/2021 |
| Developer | Business Goose Studios |
| Publisher | Business Goose Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1333910 |
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| 160 | 3/27/2025 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 2/19/2024 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 17 | 12/14/2017 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 118 | 11/10/2025 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/14/2021 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 59 | 9/7/2012 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 39 | 7/11/2024 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 9/20/2024 | 94 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 27 | 9/6/2024 | 94 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 3/19/2021 | 94 | $0.89 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 16). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 16). ENA: Dream BBQ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 3). Please, Touch The Artwork 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 24). Finding Paradise (To the Moon 2) on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 6). Z.A.T.O. // I Love the World and Everything In It on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 5). Word Game: Episode 0 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 24). To the Moon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 25). Illusion Carnival on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 24). Just A To the Moon Series Beach Episode on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 27). CATO: Buttered Cat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 2). Sizeable on Steam. Steam Store.