Best Lore-Rich Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 2,485 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 5/15/2025.
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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 10,353 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,175 positive reviews and 178 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 23,706 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,015 positive reviews and 691 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $17.99 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 | $17.99 |
| 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 18,093 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,600 positive reviews and 493 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. 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 | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 1/31/2024 |
| Developer | OMEGAMES STUDIO |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1746030 |
4. Scarlet Hollow
You've finally made it to the dead-end mining town of Scarlet Hollow, North Carolina, where your aunt is dead, your cousin hates you, and something otherworldly stalks you from the shadows. 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 3,026 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,975 positive reviews and 51 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 6/11/2021 |
| Franchise | Black Tabby Games |
| Developer | Black Tabby Games |
| Publisher | Black Tabby Games |
| Steam App Id | 1609230 |
5. Homicipher: Demo
Homicipher is a female-targeted language deciphering and exploration ADV based on the concept of "romance with horror men." The protagonist, who has wandered into another world, interacts with non-human beings to decipher their language while striving to escape.
Homicipher: Demo 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 1,623 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,603 positive reviews and 20 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 | 6/1/2023 |
| Franchise | Gamera Games |
| Developers | |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2423320 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Mac OS Lore-Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,916 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,664 positive reviews and 252 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 | 9/10/2021 |
| Developer | MistyMountainStudio |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1161170 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Mac OS Lore-Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,602 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,492 positive reviews and 110 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 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 | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 5/16/2024 |
| Franchise | CRITICAL REFLEX |
| Developers | |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2763670 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Mac OS Lore-Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,919 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,876 positive reviews and 43 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 |
9. 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 92, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Lore-Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,338 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,846 positive reviews and 492 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 |
10. Sultan's Game
The Sultan commands you to play a cruel game. Each week you draw a card, and have to complete its challenge within seven days. Forced to make dreadful choices to beat the Sultan’s Game and save your own life, you will have to find a way to survive not just the Game, but its consequences too.
Sultan's Game has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Lore-Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,493 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,324 positive reviews and 1,169 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $22.49 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Sultan's Game on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $22.49 |
| Release Date | 3/31/2025 |
| Franchise | 2P Games |
| Developer | Double Cross |
| Publisher | 2P Games |
| Steam App Id | 3117820 |
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| 178 | 12/7/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 189 | 10/23/2023 | 95 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 81 | 1/31/2024 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 43 | 6/11/2021 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 6/1/2023 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 18 | 9/10/2021 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 18 | 5/16/2024 | 93 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 7/8/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 281 | 12/5/2024 | 92 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6,272 | 3/31/2025 | 92 | $22.49 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). A Date with Death on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 16). Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Murders on the Yangtze River on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Scarlet Hollow on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 10). Homicipher: Demo on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). The Rewinder on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 16). Arctic Eggs on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 11). Resonance of the Ocean on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 22). Caves of Qud on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 21). Sultan's Game on Steam. Steam Store.