Best PvE Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 5,336 PvE 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. PvE game rankings were last updated on 5/14/2024.
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1. Baldur's Gate 3
Baldur’s Gate 3 is a story-rich, party-based RPG set in the universe of Dungeons & Dragons, where your choices shape a tale of fellowship and betrayal, survival and sacrifice, and the lure of absolute power.
Baldur's Gate 3 holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS PvE game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 607,391 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 587,849 positive reviews and 19,542 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $59.99 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 | $59.99 |
| Release Date | 8/3/2023 |
| Developer | Larian Studios |
| Publisher | Larian Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1086940 |
2. WolfQuest: Anniversary Edition
Live the life of a wild wolf in a realistic ecological simulation set in Yellowstone National Park.
WolfQuest: Anniversary Edition has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS PvE games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,774 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,588 positive reviews and 186 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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. 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 #3 spot for the best Mac OS PvE games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 404,091 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 384,946 positive reviews and 19,145 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 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.
4. Mindustry
An open-ended factory management game with RTS and tower defense elements.
Mindustry has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS PvE games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,963 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,208 positive reviews and 755 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 Mindustry on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
5. Geometry Arena
A free-form arena-shooter Roguelite with heavy emphasis on building an overpowered character! You play as a little shape that shoots other shapes! Strengthen your character by mixing and matching mods and upgrades, and experiment with a limitless rune upgrade system!
Geometry Arena has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS PvE games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,336 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,257 positive reviews and 79 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. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
6. Soulstone Survivors: Prologue
Face the Lords of the Void and their endless minions, collect their Soulstones and become a god! In this Action Roguelite, unveil secret spells, craft mighty weapons, unlock multiple characters, discover game-breaking synergies and conquer the power of the void.
Soulstone Survivors: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS PvE games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,248 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,065 positive reviews and 183 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 Soulstone Survivors: Prologue on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/26/2022 |
| Franchise | Game Smithing |
| Developer | Game Smithing Limited |
| Publisher | Game Smithing Limited |
| Steam App Id | 2113430 |
7. Slice & Dice
Tactical dice-rolling roguelike combat. Take control of 5 heroes, each with their own unique dice. Fight your way through 20 levels of monsters and try to take on the final boss. If you lose a single fight you have to start over so be careful (and lucky!).
Slice & Dice has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS PvE games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,117 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,087 positive reviews and 30 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $8.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Slice & Dice on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Mac OS PvE games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,865 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,147 positive reviews and 718 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 12/12/2019 |
| Franchise | Hooded Horse |
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| Steam App Id | 1169040 |
9. Death Trash
Death Trash features a post-apocalyptic world where cosmic horrors long for humanity but meet punks with shotguns. It combines old-school role-playing, modern action gameplay and player freedom. Create your own character and explore a handcrafted world.
Death Trash has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS PvE games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,334 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,150 positive reviews and 184 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $15.99 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 | $15.99 |
| Release Date | 8/5/2021 |
| Developer | Crafting Legends |
| Publisher | Crafting Legends |
| Steam App Id | 941460 |
10. Turmoil
Drill for oil like it's 1899! Turmoil offers players a visually charming, tongue-in-cheek take on the simulation genre inspired by the 19th century oil rush in North America.
Turmoil has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS PvE games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,100 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,175 positive reviews and 925 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Turmoil on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 59,940 | 8/3/2023 | 96 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 191 | 7/26/2019 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 20,191 | 7/15/2021 | 94 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,305 | 9/26/2019 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 6/1/2021 | 92 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 20 | 8/26/2022 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 315 | 3/20/2024 | 92 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 226 | 12/12/2019 | 91 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 8/5/2021 | 91 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 357 | 6/2/2016 | 90 | $12.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 7). WolfQuest: Anniversary Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 11). Dying Light on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 12). Mindustry on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 13). Geometry Arena on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 13). Soulstone Survivors: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 5). Slice & Dice on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 10). Necesse on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 14). Death Trash on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 13). Turmoil on Steam. Steam Store.