Best Nonlinear Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 2,648 Nonlinear 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. Nonlinear game rankings were last updated on 1/23/2026.
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1. Poco
Poco is the story of the world's smallest clown, who is banished from the circus and finds themself in a mysterious undergrowth full of lost and broken things. Explore, meet strange creatures, solve puzzles, and help Poco return to the circus in this charming 2D/3D hybrid point-and-click adventure.
Poco holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Nonlinear game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,028 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,986 positive reviews and 42 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 | 5/20/2025 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Micah Boursier |
| Steam App Id | 3454610 |
2. Juice Galaxy
Juice Galaxy is a happy place to fly around and smack things and drink juice. And explore things. And just, flip around doing stuff.
Juice Galaxy has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Nonlinear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,818 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,665 positive reviews and 153 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Juice Galaxy on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
3. Minishoot' Adventures
Fly into a charming handcrafted world and go on an adventure that mixes up open exploration with crispy twin-stick shooter action. Fight your way from the shiny overworld to the deepest caves, improve your ship and overcome the dungeons' bosses to rescue your friends!
Minishoot' Adventures has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Nonlinear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,186 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,030 positive reviews and 156 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 | 4/2/2024 |
| Franchise | IndieArk |
| Developer | SoulGame Studio |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1634860 |
4. Coloring Pixels
A relaxing coloring by numbers game. Enjoy completing a variety of images with differing themes, complexity, and sizes.
Coloring Pixels has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Nonlinear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,417 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,095 positive reviews and 322 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 not possible to play or run Coloring Pixels on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 8/17/2018 |
| Franchise | ToastieLabs |
| Developer | ToastieLabs |
| Publisher | ToastieLabs |
| Steam App Id | 897330 |
5. Pilgrims
Pilgrims is a playful adventure game, created by the team behind Machinarium and Samorost. Roam the land as you please and make new friends, share a laugh with your fellow travelers and help them complete their little stories, your way. How many different solutions can you find?
Pilgrims has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Nonlinear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,961 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,746 positive reviews and 215 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.99 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 | $6.99 |
| Release Date | 10/7/2019 |
| Franchise | Amanita Design |
| Developer | Amanita Design |
| Publisher | Amanita Design |
| Steam App Id | 1049280 |
6. Linelith
Solve puzzles embedded in rocks and crystals as you explore a colorful, serene alien asteroid. Discover a few clever twists as you progress in this short and sweet puzzle experience.
Linelith has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Nonlinear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,167 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,152 positive reviews and 15 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Linelith on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 5/19/2022 |
| Franchise | Patrick Traynor |
| Developer | Patrick Traynor |
| Publisher | Patrick Traynor |
| Steam App Id | 1923790 |
7. Antichamber
Antichamber is a mind-bending psychological exploration game where nothing can be taken for granted. Discover an Escher-like world where hallways wrap around upon each other, spaces reconfigure themselves, and accomplishing the impossible may just be the only way forward.
Antichamber has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Nonlinear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,533 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,675 positive reviews and 858 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 Antichamber on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 1/31/2013 |
| Developer | Alexander Bruce |
| Publisher | Demruth |
| Steam App Id | 219890 |
8. Pools
Walking simulator. Explore, admire and listen. Uncanny. Relaxing. Unnerving. Eerie. Immersive. No monsters chasing you or jumping at your screen, but can feel oppressive at times by invoking fears of getting lost, the dark, tight spaces and liminal space architecture. Inspired by backrooms.
Pools has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Nonlinear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,792 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,522 positive reviews and 270 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.79 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 | $9.79 |
| Release Date | 4/26/2024 |
| Franchise | UNIKAT Label |
| Developer | Tensori |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2663530 |
9. Desert Stalker
Step in the shoes of the titular Desert Stalker, and scour the wasteland for artifacts and erotic encounters in this acclaimed Adult Visual Novel where your choices shape the game’s story. Dive into a world filled with grit, sex, and unparalleled power fantasies.
Desert Stalker has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Nonlinear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,363 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,274 positive reviews and 89 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Desert Stalker on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
10. Class of '09
This is the anti-visual novel. Instead of playing as some guy magically able to score with beautiful anime girls, YOU play the anime girl and create mass chaos in the lives of your potential "suitors". Earnest comedy, social accuracy, and late 2000's aesthetic await you in Class of '09!
Class of '09 has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Nonlinear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,122 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,694 positive reviews and 428 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 Class of '09 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 14 | 5/20/2025 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 35 | 11/22/2023 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 46 | 4/2/2024 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 312 | 8/17/2018 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 10/7/2019 | 93 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 5/19/2022 | 93 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 1/31/2013 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 32 | 4/26/2024 | 92 | $9.79 | Steam Charts | |
| 217 | 12/13/2024 | 92 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 55 | 6/10/2021 | 92 | $9.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 23). Poco on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 6). Juice Galaxy on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 27). Minishoot' Adventures on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 20). Coloring Pixels on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 1). Pilgrims on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 19). Linelith on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 10). Antichamber on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 26). Pools on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 13). Desert Stalker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 31). Class of '09 on Steam. Steam Store.