Best Open World Games on Steam (for Mac OS)

Steam currently has 8,180 Open World 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. Open World game rankings were last updated on 12/9/2024.

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1. Stardew Valley

You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?

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Stardew Valley holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Open World game on Steam" with a Player Score of 98. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 824,549 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 811,441 positive reviews and 13,108 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $14.99
Release Date 2/26/2016
Developer ConcernedApe
Publisher ConcernedApe
Steam App Id 413150

2. Terraria

Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!

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Terraria has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Open World games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,353,651 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,320,003 positive reviews and 33,648 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 5/16/2011
Developer Re-Logic
Publisher Re-Logic
Steam App Id 105600

3. RimWorld

A sci-fi colony sim driven by an intelligent AI storyteller. Generates stories by simulating psychology, ecology, gunplay, melee combat, climate, biomes, diplomacy, interpersonal relationships, art, medicine, trade, and more.

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RimWorld has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Open World games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 199,877 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 195,879 positive reviews and 3,998 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $34.99 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 $34.99
Release Date 10/17/2018
Developer Ludeon Studios
Publisher Ludeon Studios
Steam App Id 294100

4. Euro Truck Simulator 2

Travel across Europe as king of the road, a trucker who delivers important cargo across impressive distances! With dozens of cities to explore, your endurance, skill and speed will all be pushed to their limits.

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Euro Truck Simulator 2 has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Open World games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 784,742 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 765,534 positive reviews and 19,208 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $4.99
Release Date 10/12/2012
Franchise SCS Software
Developer SCS Software
Publisher SCS Software
Steam App Id 227300

5. A Short Hike

Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.

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A Short Hike has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Open World games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,665 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,524 positive reviews and 141 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $7.99 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 $7.99
Release Date 7/30/2019
Developer adamgryu
Publisher adamgryu
Steam App Id 1055540

6. Slime Rancher

Slime Rancher is the tale of Beatrix LeBeau, a plucky, young rancher who sets out for a life a thousand light years away from Earth on the ‘Far, Far Range’ where she tries her hand at making a living wrangling slimes.

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Slime Rancher has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Open World games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 129,927 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 127,237 positive reviews and 2,690 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 Slime Rancher on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $4.99
Release Date 8/1/2017
Franchise Monomi Park
Developer Monomi Park
Publisher Monomi Park
Steam App Id 433340

7. Mount & Blade: Warband

In a land torn asunder by incessant warfare, it is time to assemble your own band of hardened warriors and enter the fray. Lead your men into battle, expand your realm, and claim the ultimate prize: the throne of Calradia!

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Mount & Blade: Warband has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Open World games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 163,963 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 160,246 positive reviews and 3,717 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 Mount & Blade: Warband on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $19.99
Release Date 3/31/2010
Developer TaleWorlds Entertainment
Publisher TaleWorlds Entertainment
Steam App Id 48700

8. Factorio

Factorio is a game about building and creating automated factories to produce items of increasing complexity, within an infinite 2D world. Use your imagination to design your factory, combine simple elements into ingenious structures, and finally protect it from the creatures who don't really like you.

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Factorio has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Open World games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 200,812 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 195,456 positive reviews and 5,356 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $35.00 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 $35.00
Release Date 8/14/2020
Developer Wube Software LTD.
Publisher Wube Software LTD.
Steam App Id 427520

9. Hollow Knight

Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.

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Hollow Knight has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Open World games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 382,657 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 371,516 positive reviews and 11,141 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $14.99
Release Date 2/24/2017
Developer Team Cherry
Publisher Team Cherry
Steam App Id 367520

10. A Hat in Time

A Hat in Time is a cute-as-heck 3D platformer featuring a little girl who stitches hats for wicked powers! Freely explore giant worlds and recover Time Pieces to travel to new heights!

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A Hat in Time has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Open World games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 50,744 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 49,665 positive reviews and 1,079 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $29.99 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 $29.99
Release Date 10/5/2017
Developer Gears for Breakfast
Publisher Gears for Breakfast
Steam App Id 253230

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Stardew Valley steam charts
45,361
2/26/2016
98
$14.99
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Terraria steam charts
20,281
5/16/2011
97
$9.99
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RimWorld steam charts
19,160
10/17/2018
97
$34.99
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Euro Truck Simulator 2 steam charts
29,256
10/12/2012
97
$4.99
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A Short Hike steam charts
34
7/30/2019
97
$7.99
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Slime Rancher steam charts
2,914
8/1/2017
97
$4.99
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Mount & Blade: Warband steam charts
2,288
3/31/2010
96
$19.99
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Factorio steam charts
33,215
8/14/2020
96
$35.00
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Hollow Knight steam charts
5,310
2/24/2017
96
$14.99
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A Hat in Time steam charts
137
10/5/2017
96
$29.99
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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 9). Terraria on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). RimWorld on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Euro Truck Simulator 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 7). A Short Hike on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). Slime Rancher on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Mount & Blade: Warband on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Factorio on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Hollow Knight on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 4). A Hat in Time on Steam. Steam Store.

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