Best Software Training Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 692 Software Training 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 Training game rankings were last updated on 11/21/2024.
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1. GameMaker
GameMaker has everything you need to take your idea from concept to finished game. With no barriers to entry and powerful functionality, GameMaker is the ultimate 2D development environment!
GameMaker holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Software Training game on Steam" with a Player Score of 83. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,748 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,525 positive reviews and 223 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 GameMaker on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 5/3/2022 |
| Developer | YoYo Games Ltd. |
| Publisher | YoYo Games Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 1670460 |
2. Skybox3D
CS:GO match replay and analysis software used by the top professional Counterstrike teams and tournaments around the world.
Skybox3D has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Software Training games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 119 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 109 positive reviews and 10 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 Skybox3D on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 6/9/2021 |
| Developer | Skybox Technologies |
| Publisher | Skybox Technologies |
| Steam App Id | 1549660 |
3. Defold
Defold is a free and open game engine used for development of desktop, mobile and web games.
Defold has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Software Training games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 169 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 147 positive reviews and 22 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 Defold on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 1/28/2021 |
| Developer | Defold Foundation |
| Publisher | Defold Foundation |
| Steam App Id | 1365760 |
4. Textreme 2
A fully functional text editor topped with lots of juicy animations and effects that exaggerate your every action.
Textreme 2 has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Software Training games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 34 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 32 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 3/1/2021 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Ash K |
| Steam App Id | 1516350 |
5. AppGameKit Classic: Easy Game Development
AppGameKit Classic is a powerful game development engine, ideal for Hobbyist and Indie developers. Choose to code in the easy to learn AppGameKit BASIC or use our libraries in C++ & XCode. Write your code once and deploy easily to multiple mobile & desktop platforms.
AppGameKit Classic: Easy Game Development has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Software Training games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 651 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 539 positive reviews and 112 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.00 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 11/21/2014 |
| Developer | TheGameCreators |
| Publisher | TheGameCreators |
| Steam App Id | 325180 |
6. GameMaker Studio 2 Desktop
GameMaker Studio 2 is the latest and greatest incarnation of GameMaker! It has everything you need to take your idea from concept to finished game. With no barriers to entry and powerful functionality, GameMaker Studio 2 is the ultimate 2D development environment!
GameMaker Studio 2 Desktop has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Software Training games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,245 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,815 positive reviews and 430 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.00 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 GameMaker Studio 2 Desktop on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 3/8/2017 |
| Developer | YoYo Games Ltd. |
| Publisher | YoYo Games Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 585410 |
7. Manhattan
Manhattan is a hybrid music editor and coding language combining MIDI sequencing with powerful procedural generation features. Designed for both newcomers and experts, and running as a plugin or standalone, Manhattan makes both music and coding more accessible and expressive than ever before.
Manhattan has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Software Training games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "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 | 12/27/2022 |
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| Steam App Id | 1766320 |
8. Movavi Video Editor 15 Plus - Video Editing Software
Bring your ideas to life with the advanced tools of Movavi Video Editor Plus! Turn your videos into professional video blog postings, with custom intros and special effects. Upload the results to YouTube right from the program and start on your road to video gaming stardom.
Movavi Video Editor 15 Plus - Video Editing Software has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Software Training games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 472 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 384 positive reviews and 88 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.00 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 | 11/29/2018 |
| Developer | Movavi Software |
| Publisher | Movavi Software |
| Steam App Id | 969020 |
9. Movavi Video Editor Plus 2021 - Video Editing Software
Partner with Movavi Video Editor Plus 2021 and create your own video stories! Edit your footage on the handy multi-track timeline, apply professional special effects, and upload the results to YouTube right from the program. Video editing with Movavi gives you true creative freedom.
Movavi Video Editor Plus 2021 - Video Editing Software has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Software Training games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 481 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 387 positive reviews and 94 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.00 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 Movavi Video Editor Plus 2021 - Video Editing Software on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 11/4/2020 |
| Franchise | Movavi Software |
| Developer | Movavi Software |
| Publisher | Movavi Software |
| Steam App Id | 1418800 |
10. Bot Studio for Discord
The easiest way to make Discord bots. A drag and drop editor makes it simple to create the perfect bot for your servers, no coding required!
Bot Studio for Discord has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Software Training games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 497 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 397 positive reviews and 100 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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 Bot Studio for Discord on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 5/12/2020 |
| Developer | Bot Studio for Discord |
| Publisher | DBS Dev |
| Steam App Id | 1118380 |
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| 3 | 5/12/2020 | 75 | $9.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). GameMaker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 6). Skybox3D on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 19). Defold on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 8). Textreme 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). AppGameKit Classic: Easy Game Development on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2023, December 15). GameMaker Studio 2 Desktop on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 25). Manhattan on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 23). Movavi Video Editor 15 Plus - Video Editing Software on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, August 19). Movavi Video Editor Plus 2021 - Video Editing Software on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 20). Bot Studio for Discord on Steam. Steam Store.