Best Modern Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 3,062 Modern 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. Modern game rankings were last updated on 4/22/2026.
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1. Rhythm Doctor
Save patients with your rhythm mastery! Rhythm Doctor is a rhythm game where you heal patients by defibrillating in time to their heartbeats. Learn each patient's unique heartbeat and defeat boss viruses trying to sabotage your rhythm, all set to heart-pumping, soul-soothing music.
Rhythm Doctor holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Modern game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,085 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,617 positive reviews and 468 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 | 12/6/2025 |
| Franchise | 7th Beat Games |
| Developer | 7th Beat Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 774181 |
2. The Drifter
A Pulp Adventure Thriller - A murdered drifter awakens. Alive again, seconds before his death. Hunted and haunted, help him untangle a mad web of conspiracy in this fast-paced point 'n click thrill-ride.
The Drifter has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Modern games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,212 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,113 positive reviews and 99 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.
3. Insomnia: Theater in the Head
Hickory dickory dock. The city's deep in sleep. The clock's ticking. The sheep's bouncing. Hickory dickory dock. The girl tosses again, only with more things swarming into her head... In this Point & Click puzzle game "Insomnia", the show in the head is rolling on again. Alas, any sleep tonight...
Insomnia: Theater in the Head has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Modern games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,836 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,761 positive reviews and 75 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.49 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Insomnia: Theater in the Head on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $2.49 |
| Release Date | 12/16/2022 |
| Developer | Perfect Day Studio |
| Publisher | Perfect Day Studio |
| Steam App Id | 2085360 |
4. Liftoff®: FPV Drone Racing
Liftoff® is a drone simulator that translates the rush of first-person view drone flight to the digital world. Join the biggest community for virtual FPV racing and freestyle!
Liftoff®: FPV Drone Racing has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Modern games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,047 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,414 positive reviews and 633 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Liftoff®: FPV Drone Racing on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 9/13/2018 |
| Developer | LuGus Studios |
| Publisher | LuGus Studios |
| Steam App Id | 410340 |
5. Saihate Station
An exploration/horror/adventure game about the codependent, love-hate relationship between two men.
Saihate Station has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Modern games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,542 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,144 positive reviews and 398 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 Saihate Station on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
6. Acting Lessons
Do you want to experience an adult VN that many players and fans only could find the strength to play once? Then this is the game for you. Acting Lessons is packed with a rich story, comedy, sex and drama. The choices you make in this game will affect your adventure until the very end.
Acting Lessons has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Modern games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,154 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,940 positive reviews and 214 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 Acting Lessons on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 7/25/2019 |
| Developer | Dr PinkCake |
| Publisher | Dr PinkCake |
| Steam App Id | 1045520 |
7. Cities: Skylines
Cities: Skylines is a modern take on the classic city simulation. The game introduces new game play elements to realize the thrill and hardships of creating and maintaining a real city whilst expanding on some well-established tropes of the city building experience.
Cities: Skylines has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Modern games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 287,705 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 267,257 positive reviews and 20,448 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Cities: Skylines on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 3/10/2015 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Paradox Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 255710 |
8. Call of Duty® 4: Modern Warfare® (2007)
The new action-thriller from the award-winning team at Infinity Ward, the creators of the Call of Duty® series, delivers the most intense and cinematic action experience ever. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare arms gamers with an arsenal of advanced and powerful modern day firepower and transports them to the most treacherous hotspots...
Call of Duty® 4: Modern Warfare® (2007) has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Modern games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,508 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,824 positive reviews and 1,684 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Call of Duty® 4: Modern Warfare® (2007) on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 11/12/2007 |
| Developer | Infinity Ward |
| Publisher | Activision |
| Steam App Id | 7940 |
9. Beatblock
THE BEAT REVOLVES AROUND YOU in Beatblock, the headspinning rhythm-action game! Move your paddle and block to the beat in simple yet deviously bombastic levels, each complete with their own unique theming and visuals.
Beatblock has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Modern games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 911 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 884 positive reviews and 27 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Beatblock on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 9/26/2025 |
| Franchise | SKY HOUR WORKS |
| Developer | BubbleTabby |
| Publisher | SKY HOUR WORKS |
| Steam App Id | 3045200 |
10. Tennis Elbow 4
Created by and for tennis fans, Tennis Elbow 4 is a true tennis simulation built around anticipation, positioning and risk management. Easy to start, demanding to master, it delivers exceptional gameplay depth and long-term progression.
Tennis Elbow 4 has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Modern games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 976 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 936 positive reviews and 40 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $23.99 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 | $23.99 |
| Release Date | 1/23/2026 |
| Franchise | Mana Games |
| Developer | Mana Games |
| Publisher | Mana Games |
| Steam App Id | 760640 |
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| 164 | 12/6/2025 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 12 | 7/17/2025 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 12/16/2022 | 93 | $2.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 565 | 9/13/2018 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 62 | 3/7/2025 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 7/25/2019 | 92 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6,510 | 3/10/2015 | 92 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 128 | 11/12/2007 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 18 | 9/26/2025 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 67 | 1/23/2026 | 90 | $23.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 22). Rhythm Doctor on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 23). The Drifter on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). Insomnia: Theater in the Head on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 22). Liftoff®: FPV Drone Racing on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 10). Saihate Station on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 9). Acting Lessons on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 15). Cities: Skylines on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 2). Call of Duty® 4: Modern Warfare® (2007) on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 17). Beatblock on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 17). Tennis Elbow 4 on Steam. Steam Store.