Best Nostalgia Games on Steam (for Mac OS)

Steam currently has 308 Nostalgia 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. Nostalgia game rankings were last updated on 10/24/2024.

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1. Counter-Strike

Play the world's number 1 online action game. Engage in an incredibly realistic brand of terrorist warfare in this wildly popular team-based game. Ally with teammates to complete strategic missions. Take out enemy sites. Rescue hostages. Your role affects your team's success. Your team's success affects your role.

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Counter-Strike holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Nostalgia game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 242,394 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 236,168 positive reviews and 6,226 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 Counter-Strike on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $9.99
Release Date 11/1/2000
Developer Valve
Publisher Valve
Steam App Id 10

2. The Curse of Monkey Island

The only pirate adventure that asks the question: What's sharper, your sword or your wit?

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The Curse of Monkey Island has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Nostalgia games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,573 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,503 positive reviews and 70 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $6.99 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 The Curse of Monkey Island on the Steam Deck.

Steam Price $6.99
Release Date 3/22/2018
Franchise Monkey Island Franchise
Developer LucasArts
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Steam App Id 730820

3. Pajama Sam: No Need to Hide When It's Dark Outside

There's no reason to be afraid of the dark. Fed up with his fear of the dark, Sam transforms himself into Pajama Sam - world's youngest superhero and resolves to confront Darkness! With help from King the mine car, Otto the boat, and a host of fascinating characters.

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Pajama Sam: No Need to Hide When It's Dark Outside has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Nostalgia games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,185 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,157 positive reviews and 28 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 4/17/2014
Developer Humongous Entertainment
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Steam App Id 283960

4. Parkitect

Parkitect is a business simulation game that charges you with the construction and management of theme parks! Bringing back the best of classic theme park games with many new features and content on top. Now supports online co-op with up to 8 players!

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Parkitect has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Nostalgia games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,292 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,888 positive reviews and 404 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 Parkitect on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $29.99
Release Date 11/29/2018
Franchise Texel Raptor
Developer Texel Raptor
Publisher Texel Raptor
Steam App Id 453090

5. Putt-Putt® Saves The Zoo

Today's the grand opening of the Cartown Zoo, and there's still so much to do: zoo chow is running low, and all the baby animals are missing.

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Putt-Putt® Saves The Zoo has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Nostalgia games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 724 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 700 positive reviews and 24 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Putt-Putt® Saves The Zoo on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $6.99
Release Date 7/3/2014
Developer Humongous Entertainment
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Steam App Id 294660

6. Lucy Dreaming

Discover a dark family secret and rid a young girl of her nightmares in this splendidly British point & click comedy adventure. Playing as sharp-witted Lucy, explore both dreams and reality to meet all the colourful characters who'll help you solve puzzles, gather clues and find a murderer.

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Lucy Dreaming has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Nostalgia games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 322 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 318 positive reviews and 4 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $18.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.

Steam Price $18.99
Release Date 10/18/2022
Developer Tall Story Games Ltd
Publisher Tall Story Games Ltd
Steam App Id 1532710

7. Freddi Fish and the Case of the Missing Kelp Seeds

Help underwater detective Freddi Fish and her finny friend Luther solve the case. Explore underwater caves, deep canyons and colorful reefs, and discover fascinating places like King Crab's Castle and A Sunken Ship Out of Time, in an effort to save the reef.

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Freddi Fish and the Case of the Missing Kelp Seeds has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Nostalgia games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 643 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 622 positive reviews and 21 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. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Freddi Fish and the Case of the Missing Kelp Seeds on the Steam Deck.

Steam Price $6.99
Release Date 4/17/2014
Developer Humongous Entertainment
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Steam App Id 283940

8. Horizon Chase Turbo

Thrilling arcade racing game, inspired by the super-fun-straight-to-the-point classic racing games from the 90s.

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Horizon Chase Turbo has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Nostalgia games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,486 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,113 positive reviews and 373 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 5/15/2018
Developer AQUIRIS
Publisher AQUIRIS
Steam App Id 389140

9. Pajama Sam 2: Thunder And Lightning Aren't So Frightening

Join Pajama Sam, the world's youngest superhero as he journeys to World Wide Weather, the storm-stirring factory in the sky!

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Pajama Sam 2: Thunder And Lightning Aren't So Frightening has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Nostalgia games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 320 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 314 positive reviews and 6 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $6.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.

Steam Price $6.99
Release Date 5/1/2014
Developer Humongous Entertainment
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Steam App Id 292780

10. The Gardens Between

The Gardens Between is a surreal puzzle adventure that follows best friends, Arina and Frendt, as they fall into a mysterious world of beautiful garden islands. Manipulate time to solve puzzles and discover the secrets of each island.

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The Gardens Between has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Nostalgia games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,647 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,481 positive reviews and 166 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 9/19/2018
Developer The Voxel Agents
Publisher The Voxel Agents
Steam App Id 600990

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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 8). Parkitect on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 19). Putt-Putt® Saves The Zoo on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, September 23). Lucy Dreaming on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 23). Freddi Fish and the Case of the Missing Kelp Seeds on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 16). Horizon Chase Turbo on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 16). Pajama Sam 2: Thunder And Lightning Aren't So Frightening on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 17). The Gardens Between on Steam. Steam Store.

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