Best Short Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 2,374 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 2/9/2025.
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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 18,278 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,129 positive reviews and 149 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.
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 123,658 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 120,889 positive reviews and 2,769 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 23,363 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,863 positive reviews and 500 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 17,346 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,928 positive reviews and 418 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 6,459 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,350 positive reviews and 109 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 13,022 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,703 positive reviews and 319 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 5,882 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,783 positive reviews and 99 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 78,964 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 76,027 positive reviews and 2,937 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 15,830 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,355 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. Samsara Room
You woke up in a mysterious room you have never seen before. Can you find another way out? Samsara Room is a remake of the praised predecessor of the Rusty Lake & Cube Escape series.
Samsara Room 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 8,904 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,668 positive reviews and 236 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 4/29/2020 |
| Franchise | Rusty Lake |
| Developer | Rusty Lake |
| Publisher | Rusty Lake |
| Steam App Id | 1281800 |
More Short Mac Games on Steam
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 54 | 7/30/2019 | 97 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 101 | 5/11/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 24 | 3/28/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 24 | 12/14/2017 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 40 | 10/14/2020 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 6/3/2013 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 50 | 9/27/2023 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 53 | 9/7/2012 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | ??? | 94 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
| 49 | 4/29/2020 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 9). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 9). A Short Hike on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 12). Helltaker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 14). Pineapple on pizza on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 26). Gorogoa on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 8). Cube Escape Collection on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 7). Gunpoint on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). Underground Blossom on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 11). To the Moon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 10). Mark of the Ninja on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 15). Samsara Room on Steam. Steam Store.