Best Open World Survival Craft Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 768 Open World Survival Craft 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 Survival Craft game rankings were last updated on 3/25/2025.
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1. Terraria
Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!
Terraria holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Open World Survival Craft game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,399,973 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,364,789 positive reviews and 35,184 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.
2. tModLoader
Dig, Fight, and Build your way through the world of player-created mods on Terraria with tModLoader - this DLC makes modding Terraria a reality!
tModLoader has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Open World Survival Craft games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 309,185 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 300,247 positive reviews and 8,938 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play tModLoader on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
3. Subnautica
Descend into the depths of an alien underwater world filled with wonder and peril. Craft equipment, pilot submarines and out-smart wildlife to explore lush coral reefs, volcanoes, cave systems, and more - all while trying to survive.
Subnautica has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Open World Survival Craft games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 311,139 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 301,921 positive reviews and 9,218 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 | 1/23/2018 |
| Franchise | Unknown Worlds |
| Developer | Unknown Worlds Entertainment |
| Publisher | Unknown Worlds Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 264710 |
4. Don't Starve
Don’t Starve is an uncompromising wilderness survival game full of science and magic. Enter a strange and unexplored world full of strange creatures, dangers, and surprises. Gather resources to craft items and structures that match your survival style.
Don't Starve has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Open World Survival Craft games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 109,589 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 105,907 positive reviews and 3,682 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 Don't Starve on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 4/23/2013 |
| Franchise | Klei |
| Developer | Klei Entertainment |
| Publisher | Klei Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 219740 |
5. Dying Light
First-person action survival game set in a post-apocalyptic open world overrun by flesh-hungry zombies. Roam a city devastated by a mysterious virus epidemic. Scavenge for supplies, craft weapons, and face hordes of the infected.
Dying Light has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Open World Survival Craft games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 448,917 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 427,805 positive reviews and 21,112 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.
6. Besiege
Besiege is a physics building game about constructing mechanical machines to annihilate armies, obliterate castles and overcome challenging obstacles. Conquer the campaign or skirmish with friends in Multiplayer!
Besiege has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Open World Survival Craft games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 49,487 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 47,236 positive reviews and 2,251 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Besiege on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 2/18/2020 |
| Franchise | Spiderling Studios |
| Developer | Spiderling Studios |
| Publisher | Spiderling Studios |
| Steam App Id | 346010 |
7. Valheim
A brutal exploration and survival game for 1-10 players, set in a procedurally-generated purgatory inspired by viking culture. Battle, build, and conquer your way to a saga worthy of Odin’s patronage!
Valheim has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Open World Survival Craft games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 497,050 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 468,986 positive reviews and 28,064 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 | 2/2/2021 |
| Franchise | Coffee Stain |
| Developer | Iron Gate AB |
| Publisher | Coffee Stain Publishing |
| Steam App Id | 892970 |
8. OBS Studio
Free and open-source software for video recording and live streaming
OBS Studio has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Open World Survival Craft games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 35,606 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 33,928 positive reviews and 1,678 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. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run OBS Studio on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 3/21/2022 |
| Developer | OBS Project |
| Publisher | OBS Project |
| Steam App Id | 1905180 |
9. Project Zomboid
Project Zomboid is the ultimate in zombie survival. Alone or in MP: you loot, build, craft, fight, farm and fish in a struggle to survive. A hardcore RPG skillset, a vast map, massively customisable sandbox and a cute tutorial raccoon await the unwary. So how will you die? All it takes is a bite..
Project Zomboid has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Open World Survival Craft games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 370,540 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 348,985 positive reviews and 21,555 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 | 11/8/2013 |
| Developer | The Indie Stone |
| Publisher | The Indie Stone |
| Steam App Id | 108600 |
10. Necesse
Build, quest, and conquer across an infinite procedurally generated world. Play alone or with friends as you establish a settlement and explore deep dungeons, fight monsters and bosses, mine rare ores, craft magical equipment, recruit specialists for your colony, and more!
Necesse has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Open World Survival Craft games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,851 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,784 positive reviews and 1,067 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 12/12/2019 |
| Franchise | Hooded Horse |
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| Steam App Id | 1169040 |
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| 34,138 | 5/16/2011 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 39,369 | 5/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,833 | 1/23/2018 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,049 | 4/23/2013 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7,003 | 1/27/2025 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 323 | 2/18/2020 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 23,052 | 2/2/2021 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 22,340 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 23,853 | 11/8/2013 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 793 | 12/12/2019 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 27). Besiege on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 2). Valheim on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 2). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 2). Project Zomboid on Steam. Steam Store.
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