Best Old School Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 7,322 Old School 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. Old School game rankings were last updated on 12/6/2024.
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1. The Henry Stickmin Collection
A choose-your-own-path where failing is more fun than succeeding.
The Henry Stickmin Collection holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Old School game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 47,507 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 46,869 positive reviews and 638 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 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 | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 8/7/2020 |
| Franchise | Innersloth |
| Developer | PuffballsUnited |
| Publisher | Innersloth |
| Steam App Id | 1089980 |
2. Touhou Mystia's Izakaya
A brand new pixel art restaurant simulator based on the Touhou Project! Play as Mystia, the owner of a small izakaya. Collect ingredients by day, cater to the customers by night, learn recipes from familiar characters, and become the best izakaya owner in all of Gensokyo!
Touhou Mystia's Izakaya has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Old School games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,665 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,339 positive reviews and 326 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 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.
3. 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.
Counter-Strike has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Old School games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 245,001 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 238,721 positive reviews and 6,280 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).
4. DUSK
Battle through an onslaught of mystical backwater cultists, possessed militants & even darker forces as you attempt to discover just what lurks beneath the Earth in this retro FPS inspired by the '90s legends.
DUSK has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Old School games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,567 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,982 positive reviews and 585 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.79 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 | $6.79 |
| Release Date | 12/10/2018 |
| Franchise | New Blood Interactive |
| Developer | David Szymanski |
| Publisher | New Blood Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 519860 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Mac OS Old School games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,551 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,192 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 |
6. Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is the complete Shovel Knight collection, containing all 5 games in the epic saga! Dig, blast, slash, and bash your way through a fantastical, 8-bit inspired world of pixel-perfect platforming, memorable characters, and world-class action-adventure gameplay.
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Old School games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,854 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,203 positive reviews and 651 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $39.99 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 | $39.99 |
| Release Date | 6/26/2014 |
| Franchise | Shovel Knight |
| Developer | Yacht Club Games |
| Publisher | Yacht Club Games |
| Steam App Id | 250760 |
7. Progressbar95
Progressbar95 is a unique indie game with a strong nostalgic vibe. It turns vintage GUI elements like panels, buttons and icons into game elements! Simple and addictive gameplay based on dozens of mini-games and puzzles. The game will make you smile!
Progressbar95 has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Old School games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,618 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,514 positive reviews and 104 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.74 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 | $3.74 |
| Release Date | 9/8/2020 |
| Developer | Igor Uduslivii |
| Publisher | Spooky House Studios UG haftungsbeschraenkt |
| Steam App Id | 1304550 |
8. Cleo - a pirate's tale
Cleo is a solo-developed, top-down, pixel-art, retro, pirate adventure with a lot of nostalgic flair, humor and a linear story, inspired by the old Zelda games and the classic LucasArts adventure games.
Cleo - a pirate's tale has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Old School games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 698 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 687 positive reviews and 11 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 | 12/12/2021 |
| Developer | Christoph Schultz |
| Publisher | Christoph Schultz |
| Steam App Id | 1361230 |
9. Parking Garage Rally Circuit
Retro Arcade Rally Racing... in Parking Garages?!? Precision driving with tight simple controls and arcade physics, all in a Sega Saturn style presentation
Parking Garage Rally Circuit has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Old School games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 675 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 662 positive reviews and 13 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 | 9/20/2024 |
| Franchise | Walaber Entertainment LLC |
| Developer | Walaber Entertainment LLC |
| Publisher | Walaber Entertainment LLC |
| Steam App Id | 2737300 |
10. Loop Hero
The Lich has thrown the world into a timeless loop and plunged its inhabitants into never ending chaos. Wield an expanding deck of mystical cards to place enemies, buildings, and terrain along each unique expedition loop for the brave hero.
Loop Hero has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Old School games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 33,937 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,591 positive reviews and 2,346 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 Loop Hero on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 3/4/2021 |
| Developer | Four Quarters |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 1282730 |
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| 102 | 8/7/2020 | 97 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 649 | 10/1/2021 | 96 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6,779 | 11/1/2000 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 68 | 12/10/2018 | 95 | $6.79 | Steam Charts | |
| 165 | 1/31/2024 | 95 | $11.24 | Steam Charts | |
| 37 | 6/26/2014 | 93 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 16 | 9/8/2020 | 92 | $3.74 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 12/12/2021 | 92 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 9/20/2024 | 91 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 204 | 3/4/2021 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). DUSK on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 8). Murders on the Yangtze River on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 29). Progressbar95 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 8). Cleo - a pirate's tale on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 9). Parking Garage Rally Circuit on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 7). Loop Hero on Steam. Steam Store.