Best Open World Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 9,017 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 5/16/2025.
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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?
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 880,234 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 866,508 positive reviews and 13,726 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!
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 1,403,468 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,368,166 positive reviews and 35,302 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.
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.
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 209,198 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 204,942 positive reviews and 4,256 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $27.99 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 | $27.99 |
| 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.
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 828,007 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 807,547 positive reviews and 20,460 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 | 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.
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 18,851 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,693 positive reviews and 158 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.79 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.
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.
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 137,144 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 134,327 positive reviews and 2,817 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!
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 166,171 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 162,406 positive reviews and 3,765 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.
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 209,463 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 203,949 positive reviews and 5,514 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.
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 412,844 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 400,629 positive reviews and 12,215 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!
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 51,604 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 50,493 positive reviews and 1,111 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 |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 253230 |
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| 42,610 | 2/26/2016 | 98 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 21,502 | 5/16/2011 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 18,007 | 10/17/2018 | 97 | $27.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 11,722 | 10/12/2012 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 39 | 7/30/2019 | 97 | $4.79 | Steam Charts | |
| 967 | 8/1/2017 | 97 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,305 | 3/31/2010 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 10,434 | 8/14/2020 | 96 | $35.00 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,290 | 2/24/2017 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 137 | 10/5/2017 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). Euro Truck Simulator 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). A Short Hike on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Slime Rancher on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 19). Mount & Blade: Warband on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 16). Factorio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Hollow Knight on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). A Hat in Time on Steam. Steam Store.