Best Space Games on Steam (for Mac OS)

Steam currently has 5,810 Space 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. Space game rankings were last updated on 2/5/2025.

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1. RimWorld

A sci-fi colony sim driven by an intelligent AI storyteller. Generates stories by simulating psychology, ecology, gunplay, melee combat, climate, biomes, diplomacy, interpersonal relationships, art, medicine, trade, and more.

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RimWorld holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Space game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 203,314 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 199,197 positive reviews and 4,117 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $27.99 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 $27.99
Release Date 10/17/2018
Developer Ludeon Studios
Publisher Ludeon Studios
Steam App Id 294100

2. Oxygen Not Included

Oxygen Not Included is a space-colony simulation game. Deep inside an alien space rock your industrious crew will need to master science, overcome strange new lifeforms, and harness incredible space tech to survive, and possibly, thrive.

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Oxygen Not Included has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Space games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 125,342 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 121,279 positive reviews and 4,063 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $24.99 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 $24.99
Release Date 7/30/2019
Franchise Klei
Developer Klei Entertainment
Publisher Klei Entertainment
Steam App Id 457140

3. shapez 2

Dive into a factory-building game with the focus on just that – building huge space factories! Construct sprawling multi-level factories and satisfying production lines without limits. Tackle increasingly complex automation challenges at your own pace – you won’t have to worry about enemies.

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shapez 2 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Space games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,106 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,919 positive reviews and 187 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play shapez 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $24.99
Release Date 8/15/2024
Franchise tobspr Games
Developer tobspr Games
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Steam App Id 2162800

4. Universe Sandbox

Create & destroy on an unimaginable scale with a realistic physics-based space simulator. Explore the beauty of our universe and the fragility of our planet. Use science to bend the laws of gravity, collide planets, boil away oceans, fire epic space lasers, and customize your universe. VR optional.

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Universe Sandbox has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Space games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,080 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,133 positive reviews and 947 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Universe Sandbox on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $29.99
Release Date 8/24/2015
Developer Giant Army
Publisher Giant Army
Steam App Id 230290

5. FTL: Faster Than Light

This "spaceship simulation roguelike-like" allows you to take your ship and crew on an adventure through a randomly generated galaxy filled with glory and bitter defeat.

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FTL: Faster Than Light has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Space games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 73,685 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 70,343 positive reviews and 3,342 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 FTL: Faster Than Light on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $9.99
Release Date 9/14/2012
Developer Subset Games
Publisher Subset Games
Steam App Id 212680

6. Kerbal Space Program

In Kerbal Space Program, take charge of the space program for the alien race known as the Kerbals. You have access to an array of parts to assemble fully-functional spacecraft that flies (or doesn’t) based on realistic aerodynamic and orbital physics.

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Kerbal Space Program has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Space games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 124,993 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 118,921 positive reviews and 6,072 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $39.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Kerbal Space Program on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $39.99
Release Date 4/27/2015
Franchise Private Division
Developer Squad
Publisher Private Division
Steam App Id 220200

7. OPUS: Echo of Starsong - Full Bloom Edition

Echo of Starsong is a visual novel style adventure game. Eda, a girl who can hear mysterious sound waves known as starsong, crosses paths with a young man in search of their source. Together, they venture out to the heart of space to unravel an ancient myth.

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OPUS: Echo of Starsong - Full Bloom Edition has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Space games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,596 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,295 positive reviews and 301 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $24.99 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 $24.99
Release Date 8/31/2021
Franchise Sigono
Developer SIGONO INC.
Publisher SIGONO INC.
Steam App Id 1504500

8. VVVVVV

VVVVVV is a platform game all about exploring one simple mechanical idea - what if you reversed gravity instead of jumping?

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VVVVVV has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Space games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,972 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,595 positive reviews and 377 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $4.99 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 $4.99
Release Date 9/7/2010
Franchise Terry Cavanagh
Developer Terry Cavanagh
Publisher Terry Cavanagh
Steam App Id 70300

9. Spin Rhythm XD

Enter the Rhythm Dimension. A homage to classic arcade rhythm games (Guitar Hero, DDR), with a modern aesthetic and soundtrack. Match colours and beats, spin, tap, flick and flow through the juiciest beats in the universe. Supports multiple control styles including MIDI DJ gear on Steam!

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Spin Rhythm XD has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Space games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,984 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,872 positive reviews and 112 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.

Steam Price $19.99
Release Date 3/14/2023
Developer Super Spin Digital
Publisher Super Spin Digital
Steam App Id 1058830

10. Nova Drift

Nova Drift distills the mechanical depth and strategy of an ARPG into classic arcade space combat. Control an endlessly evolving bio-mechanical ship, face legions of strange and deadly foes, and ride the wake of a dying star across the void.

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Nova Drift has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Space games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,632 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,063 positive reviews and 569 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $17.99 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 $17.99
Release Date 8/12/2024
Franchise Pixeljam
Developer Chimeric
Publisher Pixeljam
Steam App Id 858210

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21,985
10/17/2018
97
$27.99
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6,573
7/30/2019
95
$24.99
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8/15/2024
95
$24.99
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316
8/24/2015
94
$29.99
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1,085
9/14/2012
94
$9.99
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1,758
4/27/2015
94
$39.99
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OPUS: Echo of Starsong - Full Bloom Edition steam charts
12
8/31/2021
93
$24.99
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VVVVVV steam charts
18
9/7/2010
93
$4.99
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Spin Rhythm XD steam charts
23
3/14/2023
93
$19.99
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Nova Drift steam charts
145
8/12/2024
93
$17.99
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, February 5). Oxygen Not Included on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 30). shapez 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, February 4). Universe Sandbox on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 29). FTL: Faster Than Light on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 30). Kerbal Space Program on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, February 4). OPUS: Echo of Starsong - Full Bloom Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 10). VVVVVV on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 23). Spin Rhythm XD on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 30). Nova Drift on Steam. Steam Store.

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