Best Linear Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 8,480 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 2/20/2025.
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1. 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 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 4,462 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,431 positive reviews and 31 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 |
2. Finding Paradise
A story-driven experience about two doctors traversing backwards through a dying man's memories to fulfill his last wish.
Finding Paradise 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 18,444 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,045 positive reviews and 399 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 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best Mac OS Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,535 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,481 positive reviews and 54 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).
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 79,053 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 76,114 positive reviews and 2,939 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 |
5. 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 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,752 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,684 positive reviews and 68 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).
6. CATO: Buttered Cat
CATO = Cat + Toast = Buttered cat paradox = Anti-gravity 🍞🐈🧩 200+ puzzles，40+ skins
CATO: Buttered Cat has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,128 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,100 positive reviews and 28 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 | 9/5/2024 |
| Franchise | GCORES PUBLISHING |
| Developer | Team Woll |
| Publisher | GCORES PUBLISHING |
| Steam App Id | 1999520 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Mac OS Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,496 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,455 positive reviews and 41 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 |
8. 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.
BLACK BOX LSS - The Shining Immortal 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 1,599 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,584 positive reviews and 15 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 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Mac OS Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,261 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,543 positive reviews and 718 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 10/16/2009 |
| Franchise | Amanita Design |
| Developer | Amanita Design |
| Publisher | Amanita Design |
| Steam App Id | 40700 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Mac OS Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,553 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,070 positive reviews and 483 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 |
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| 7 | 2/19/2024 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 30 | 12/14/2017 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/14/2021 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 36 | 9/7/2012 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 28 | 7/11/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 38 | 9/5/2024 | 94 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 9/20/2024 | 94 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 10/19/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 37 | 10/16/2009 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 9/30/2021 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 20). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 20). Please, Touch The Artwork 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). Finding Paradise on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 19). Word Game: Episode 0 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). To the Moon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 17). Illusion Carnival on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). CATO: Buttered Cat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). Just A To the Moon Series Beach Episode on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 9). BLACK BOX LSS - The Shining Immortal on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). Machinarium on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). Impostor Factory on Steam. Steam Store.