Best Software Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 2,808 Software 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. Software game rankings were last updated on 7/20/2024.
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1. Aseprite
Aseprite is a pixel-art tool to create 2D animations, sprites, and any kind of graphics for games.
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Aseprite holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Software game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,331 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,167 positive reviews and 164 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 not possible to play or run Aseprite on the Steam Deck.
Steam Price | $12.99 |
Release Date | 2/22/2016 |
Developer | David Capello |
Publisher | Igara Studio |
Steam App Id | 431730 |
2. Blender
Blender is the free and open source 3D creation suite. Free to use for everyone, for any purpose.
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Blender has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Software games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 60,213 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 58,151 positive reviews and 2,062 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 not possible to play or run Blender on the Steam Deck.
Release Date | 4/24/2015 |
Developer | Blender Foundation |
Publisher | Blender Foundation |
Steam App Id | 365670 |
3. Virtual Cottage
Virtual Cottage gives you a comfy place to rest and be productive without any distractions. Open the game, set yourself a goal and enjoy the atmosphere.
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Virtual Cottage has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Software games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,492 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,283 positive reviews and 209 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 Virtual Cottage on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
4. OBS Studio
Free and open-source software for video recording and live streaming
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OBS Studio has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Software games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,717 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,599 positive reviews and 1,118 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 |
5. Godot Engine
Godot Engine is a feature-packed, cross-platform game engine to create 2D and 3D games from a unified interface. It provides a comprehensive set of common tools, so that you can focus on making games without having to reinvent the wheel.
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Godot Engine has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Software games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,662 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,489 positive reviews and 173 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 not possible to play or run Godot Engine on the Steam Deck.
Release Date | 2/23/2016 |
Developer | Godot Engine |
Publisher | Godot Engine |
Steam App Id | 404790 |
6. Pixel Studio - pixel art editor
Best pixel art editor. Simple. Fast. Portable.
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Pixel Studio - pixel art editor has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Software games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,593 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,442 positive reviews and 151 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
Release Date | 12/25/2019 |
Developer | Hippo Games |
Publisher | Hippo Games |
Steam App Id | 1204050 |
7. Krita
Krita is a powerful, open source and community-driven digital art tool for illustrators, concept designers, animators, comic book artists, game developers, and anyone who wants to express themselves through the creation of visual art.
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Krita has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Software games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,876 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,693 positive reviews and 183 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 not possible to play or run Krita on the Steam Deck.
Steam Price | $9.99 |
Release Date | 6/10/2014 |
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Publisher | Krita Team |
Steam App Id | 280680 |
8. Tyrion Cuthbert: Attorney of the Arcane
In Tyrion Cuthbert: Attorney of the Arcane, you play as a defense attorney who practices law in a world of fantasy and wizards. You must defend clients accused of various crimes committed using magic and use the rules of magic to prove them innocent.
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Tyrion Cuthbert: Attorney of the Arcane has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Software games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 941 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 916 positive reviews and 25 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Tyrion Cuthbert: Attorney of the Arcane on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
Steam Price | $19.99 |
Release Date | 6/23/2023 |
Developer | Diamondhenge Entertainment |
Publisher | Diamondhenge Entertainment |
Steam App Id | 1590230 |
9. Software Inc.
Construct and design buildings for optimal working conditions. Hire people to design and release software, so you can defeat the simulated competition and take over their businesses. Manage and educate your employees to make sure they are skilled and satisfied with their job.
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Software Inc. has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Software games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,798 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,411 positive reviews and 387 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $22.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Software Inc. on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
Steam Price | $22.99 |
Release Date | 5/1/2015 |
Developer | Coredumping |
Publisher | Coredumping |
Steam App Id | 362620 |
10. Dungeon Alchemist
Dungeon Alchemist is AI-powered fantasy mapmaking software that enables you to make awesome-looking maps, really fast!
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Dungeon Alchemist has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Software games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,781 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,652 positive reviews and 129 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $44.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Dungeon Alchemist on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
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3,868 | 2/22/2016 | 97 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | ||
5,459 | 4/24/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
200 | 10/7/2020 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
9,215 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
288 | 2/23/2016 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
142 | 12/25/2019 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
436 | 6/10/2014 | 92 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | ||
12 | 6/23/2023 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | ||
175 | 5/1/2015 | 91 | $22.99 | Steam Charts | ||
209 | 3/31/2022 | 91 | $44.99 | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 20). Aseprite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 25). Blender on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 25). Virtual Cottage on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 25). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 31). Godot Engine on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 12). Pixel Studio - pixel art editor on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 26). Krita on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 18). Tyrion Cuthbert: Attorney of the Arcane on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 7). Software Inc. on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 17). Dungeon Alchemist on Steam. Steam Store.