Best Lore-Rich Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 2,080 Lore-Rich 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. Lore-Rich game rankings were last updated on 12/13/2024.
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1. A Date with Death
Fight against & romance the one hunting for your soul in A Date with Death, a romance chat simulator where you date(?) the Grim Reaper himself. Create your own character, decorate your apartment, and chat away with the charming yet dangerous Grim Reaper through text and video calls.
A Date with Death holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Lore-Rich game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,941 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,811 positive reviews and 130 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. At the moment, it is possible to play A Date with Death on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/7/2023 |
| Franchise | Two and a Half Studios |
| Developer | Two and a Half Studios |
| Publisher | Two and a Half Studios |
| Steam App Id | 2415010 |
2. Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut
You're here to slay the princess. Don't believe her lies.
Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Lore-Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,905 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,402 positive reviews and 503 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.39 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 | $14.39 |
| Release Date | 10/23/2023 |
| Franchise | Black Tabby Games |
| Developer | Black Tabby Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1989270 |
3. Murders on the Yangtze River
"Murders on Yangtze River" is an Ace Attorney-like detective game that takes you on a journey through early 20th century China as you solve a series of intriguing cases. Use your logical reasoning and deduction skills to uncover clues, interrogate suspects, and solve the mysteries.
Murders on the Yangtze River has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Lore-Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,560 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,201 positive reviews and 359 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.24 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Murders on the Yangtze River on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $11.24 |
| Release Date | 1/31/2024 |
| Developer | OMEGAMES STUDIO |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1746030 |
4. Scarlet Hollow
From the developers of Slay the Princess, return to the crumbling coal town your family built generations ago for the funeral of your aunt. You won't be able to save everyone. You might not even be able to save yourself. Welcome home.
Scarlet Hollow has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Lore-Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,468 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,433 positive reviews and 35 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 6/11/2021 |
| Franchise | Black Tabby Games |
| Developer | Black Tabby Games |
| Publisher | Black Tabby Games |
| Steam App Id | 1609230 |
5. The Rewinder
The Rewinder is an adventure puzzle game based on Chinese mythology. You play as Yun, the last known Rewinder, who can communicate with spirits and explore other people's memories to alter the past.
The Rewinder has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Lore-Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,616 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,377 positive reviews and 239 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 9/9/2021 |
| Developer | MistyMountainStudio |
| Publisher | Gamera Games |
| Steam App Id | 1161170 |
6. Arctic Eggs
Eggs: perfection in two parts. The simple whites. The sublime yolk. Each the lesser without its partner. Chorus and verse. A symphony of flavor. The catchy tune reminding us of warm baths and late-night movies. The elevator music to whatever lies beyond.
Arctic Eggs has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Lore-Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,484 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,417 positive reviews and 67 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 5/16/2024 |
| Franchise | CRITICAL REFLEX |
| Developers | |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2763670 |
7. Resonance of the Ocean
Pick up what the waves wash ashore to make instruments. Use those instruments to answer the echoes heard from beyond the ocean.
Resonance of the Ocean has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Lore-Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,740 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,700 positive reviews and 40 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 | 7/8/2022 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Image Labo |
| Steam App Id | 2057080 |
8. Caves of Qud
Caves of Qud is a science fantasy roguelike epic steeped in retrofuturism, deep simulation, and swathes of sentient plants. Come inhabit an exotic world and chisel through layers of thousand-year-old civilizations.
Caves of Qud has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Lore-Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,661 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,269 positive reviews and 392 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 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 | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 12/5/2024 |
| Franchise | Kitfox Games |
| Developer | Freehold Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 333640 |
9. Super Animal Royale
It’s a fight for furvival! Super Animal Royale is a 64-player, frenetic, top-down 2D battle royale where murderous animals fight tooth, claw, and machine gun across an abandoned safari park.
Super Animal Royale has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Lore-Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 41,434 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 38,846 positive reviews and 2,588 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 Super Animal Royale on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/26/2021 |
| Franchise | Modus Games |
| Developer | Pixile |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 843380 |
10. Lilith Wants to Buy Your Soul
Take a personality test with a definitely-not-clingy demon girl.
Lilith Wants to Buy Your Soul has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Lore-Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 715 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 697 positive reviews and 18 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 | 8/8/2023 |
| Developer | Pyon Pyon Platinum |
| Publisher | Pyon Pyon Platinum |
| Steam App Id | 2266820 |
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| 524 | 12/7/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 318 | 10/23/2023 | 95 | $14.39 | Steam Charts | |
| 208 | 1/31/2024 | 95 | $11.24 | Steam Charts | |
| 20 | 6/11/2021 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 9/9/2021 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 5/16/2024 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 7/8/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,863 | 12/5/2024 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 566 | 8/26/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/8/2023 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). A Date with Death on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 8). Murders on the Yangtze River on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 8). Scarlet Hollow on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). The Rewinder on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Arctic Eggs on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 10). Resonance of the Ocean on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Caves of Qud on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Super Animal Royale on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 8). Lilith Wants to Buy Your Soul on Steam. Steam Store.