Best Old School Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 8,633 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 10/22/2025.
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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 53,575 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 52,861 positive reviews and 714 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 | 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 29,386 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,976 positive reviews and 410 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 253,753 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 247,202 positive reviews and 6,551 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 24,188 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,508 positive reviews and 680 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 | 12/10/2018 |
| 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 19,533 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,996 positive reviews and 537 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 | 1/30/2024 |
| 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 16,393 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,686 positive reviews and 707 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. Bit Blaster XL
Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!
Bit Blaster XL has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Old School games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,138 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,918 positive reviews and 220 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.99 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 | $0.99 |
| Release Date | 1/22/2016 |
| Developer | Adamvision Studios |
| Publisher | Adamvision Studios |
| Steam App Id | 433950 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Mac OS Old School games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,170 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,044 positive reviews and 126 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 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 | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 9/8/2020 |
| Developer | Igor Uduslivii |
| Publisher | Spooky House Studios UG haftungsbeschraenkt |
| Steam App Id | 1304550 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Mac OS Old School games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 764 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 750 positive reviews and 14 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 |
10. Moonring
A dark-fantasy, turn-based, retro-fusion of classic turn-based RPGs and roguelikes, all presented with a unique neon aesthetic.
Moonring has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Old School games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,255 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,168 positive reviews and 87 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 9/28/2023 |
| Developer | Fluttermind, LLC |
| Publisher | Fluttermind, LLC |
| Steam App Id | 2373630 |
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| 163 | 8/7/2020 | 97 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 477 | 10/1/2021 | 96 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 13,654 | 11/1/2000 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 72 | 12/10/2018 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 168 | 1/30/2024 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 93 | 6/26/2014 | 93 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 1/22/2016 | 93 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 15 | 9/8/2020 | 92 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 12/12/2021 | 92 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 15 | 9/28/2023 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 7). Counter-Strike on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 3). DUSK on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 13). Murders on the Yangtze River on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 6). Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 23). Bit Blaster XL on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 7). Progressbar95 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 14). Cleo - a pirate's tale on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 30). Moonring on Steam. Steam Store.