Best Short Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 2,418 Short 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. Short game rankings were last updated on 3/15/2025.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Short game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,521 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,368 positive reviews and 153 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.39 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. Helltaker
Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.
Helltaker has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Short games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 124,183 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 121,398 positive reviews and 2,785 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 Helltaker on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
3. Pineapple on pizza
Can a video game convey a flavor?
Pineapple on pizza has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Short games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,553 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,046 positive reviews and 507 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 3/28/2023 |
| Franchise | Majorariatto |
| Developer | Majorariatto |
| Publisher | Majorariatto |
| Steam App Id | 2263010 |
4. Gorogoa
Gorogoa is an elegant evolution of the puzzle genre, told through a beautifully hand-drawn story designed and illustrated by Jason Roberts. Winner of Debut Game at the 2018 BAFTA Games Awards, as well as Best Mobile Game and the Innovation Award at the GDC 2018 Choice Awards.
Gorogoa has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Short games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,612 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,186 positive reviews and 426 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 | 12/14/2017 |
| Developer | Buried Signal |
| Publisher | Annapurna Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 557600 |
5. Cube Escape Collection
In this classic point-and-click adventure anthology you follow the path of Dale and Laura and other famous Rusty lake characters such as Mr. Crow and Mr. Owl. The series will be updated, preserved and bundled to survive the end of the Flash Games era.
Cube Escape Collection has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Short games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,512 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,400 positive reviews and 112 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 | 10/14/2020 |
| Franchise | Rusty Lake |
| Developer | Rusty Lake |
| Publisher | Rusty Lake |
| Steam App Id | 1292940 |
6. Gunpoint
Gunpoint is a stealth puzzle game that lets you rewire its levels to trick people. You play a freelance spy who takes jobs from his clients to break into high security buildings and steal sensitive data.
Gunpoint has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Short games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,048 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,727 positive reviews and 321 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 Gunpoint on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 6/3/2013 |
| Franchise | Suspicious Developments |
| Developer | Suspicious Developments |
| Publisher | Suspicious Developments |
| Steam App Id | 206190 |
7. Underground Blossom
Underground Blossom is a new adventure game by Rusty Lake. Fulfil various tasks at every station to find the metro that will take you through each important event from Laura Vanderboom's life.
Underground Blossom has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Short games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,935 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,834 positive reviews and 101 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 | 9/27/2023 |
| Franchise | Rusty Lake |
| Developer | Rusty Lake |
| Publisher | Rusty Lake |
| Steam App Id | 2291850 |
8. To the Moon
A story-driven experience about two doctors traversing backwards through a dying man's memories to artificially fulfill his last wish.
To the Moon has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Short games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 79,430 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 76,465 positive reviews and 2,965 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 To the Moon on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 9/7/2012 |
| Franchise | Freebird Games |
| Developer | Freebird Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 206440 |
9. Mark of the Ninja
In Mark of the Ninja, you'll know what it is to truly be a ninja. You must be silent, agile and clever to outwit your opponents in a world of gorgeous scenery and flowing animation. Marked with cursed tattoos giving you heightened senses, every situation presents you with options.
Mark of the Ninja has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Short games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,826 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,351 positive reviews and 475 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.00 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.
| Developer | Klei Entertainment |
| Publisher | Microsoft Studios |
| Steam App Id | 214560 |
10. BABBDI
Find your way out of BABBDI. A short, first person exploration experience.
BABBDI has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Short games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,090 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,954 positive reviews and 136 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 BABBDI on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/22/2022 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Lemaitre Bros |
| Steam App Id | 2240530 |
More Short Mac Games on Steam
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 29 | 7/30/2019 | 97 | $4.39 | Steam Charts | |
| 53 | 5/11/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 3/28/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 28 | 12/14/2017 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 57 | 10/14/2020 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 6/3/2013 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 24 | 9/27/2023 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 43 | 9/7/2012 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | ??? | 94 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 12/22/2022 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 15). A Short Hike on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 17). Helltaker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 17). Pineapple on pizza on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). Gorogoa on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). Cube Escape Collection on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). Gunpoint on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). Underground Blossom on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). To the Moon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 15). Mark of the Ninja on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 24). BABBDI on Steam. Steam Store.