Best Spelling Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 318 Spelling 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. Spelling game rankings were last updated on 11/8/2024.
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1. You Can Kana - Learn Japanese Hiragana & Katakana
Learn and master the japanese phonetic alphabets at your own pace with this meditative language learning tool.
You Can Kana - Learn Japanese Hiragana & Katakana holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Spelling game on Steam" with a Player Score of 89. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 243 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 240 positive reviews and 3 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.49 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play You Can Kana - Learn Japanese Hiragana & Katakana on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $3.49 |
| Release Date | 8/11/2021 |
| Developer | James Moulang |
| Publisher | James Moulang |
| Steam App Id | 1031900 |
2. Letter Quest: Grimm's Journey
Ever wondered what would happen if you crossed Scrabble with an RPG? Now you don't have to, because Letter Quest is here! Help Grimm and Rose, a couple of adorable grim reapers, defeat monsters, ghosts, evil bunnies and more using the power of words!
Letter Quest: Grimm's Journey has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Spelling games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 410 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 382 positive reviews and 28 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 | 11/20/2014 |
| Developer | Bacon Bandit Games |
| Publisher | Digerati |
| Steam App Id | 328730 |
3. Letter Quest: Grimm's Journey Remastered
The grim reapers Grimm and Rose need your help to defeat a legion of monsters, ghosts, and evil bunnies using the power of words! Letter Quest Remastered is the remake of the Bacon Bandits' first game, now with an endless mode, new soundtrack, and fully animated monsters!
Letter Quest: Grimm's Journey Remastered has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Spelling games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 516 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 472 positive reviews and 44 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 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 | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 8/5/2015 |
| Developer | Bacon Bandit Games |
| Publisher | Digerati |
| Steam App Id | 373970 |
4. Mini Words - minimalist puzzle
721 words. That is enough to cover 90% of conversations in English. Unscramble those words in Mini Words - a unique mix of puzzle, word search and hangman.
Mini Words - minimalist puzzle has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Spelling games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 164 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 155 positive reviews and 9 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 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 | $1.99 |
| Release Date | 10/24/2019 |
| Developer | Mens Sana Interactive |
| Publisher | Mens Sana Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 1158290 |
5. Scribble It!
Scribble It! is a multiplayer drawing and guessing game. Get in a lobby with up to 16 players and choose from thousands of official words, packaged in a variety of high-quality themes and 3 multiplayer game modes. Perfect for game nights, parties or just hanging out with friends.
Scribble It! has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Spelling games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,596 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,533 positive reviews and 1,063 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 10/20/2020 |
| Developer | Detach Entertainment |
| Publisher | Detach Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 1088150 |
6. Chinatris
Chinatris is a Tetris-like game about Chinese characters where different charactersfall to create new ones. To win, you must create the target characters from each stage. You’ll be having fun while learning Chinese!
Chinatris has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Spelling games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,101 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 956 positive reviews and 145 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.71 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.
| Steam Price | $0.71 |
| Release Date | 1/2/2020 |
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| Publisher | Gamera Games |
| Steam App Id | 1139800 |
7. Tybot Invasion: The Typing Runner
Type words quickly to destroy robots, move among lanes, and destroy all the enemy's waves on this invasion that mixes Typing & Run! The future of Robworld is in your hands, can you destroy all robots fast enough? Type for your life. Type for the future.
Tybot Invasion: The Typing Runner has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Spelling games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.99 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 | $3.99 |
| Release Date | 6/9/2021 |
| Developer | Sensen Games |
| Publisher | Sensen Games |
| Steam App Id | 1636000 |
8. Unscramble Heroes
How do you like your English words? Scrambled? Then you're going to love this one. Save the generic fantasy setting from scrambled word monsters using the best weapon you have -- a keyboard. Type words, gain experience, level up, upgrade skills, unlock achievements, and post to leaderboards.
Unscramble Heroes has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Spelling games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25 positive reviews and 0 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 | 10/2/2022 |
| Developer | Christopher Freeman |
| Publisher | Christopher Freeman |
| Steam App Id | 2152000 |
9. Ragnar's Chinese Memory Game
Increase your Chinese vocabulary with this classic and fun memory game. Learn to read either Simplified or Traditional characters, and listen to the pronunciation of each word to help you towards fluency.
Ragnar's Chinese Memory Game has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Spelling games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 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 | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 8/14/2020 |
| Developer | Ragnar Brynjúlfsson |
| Publisher | Ragnar Brynjúlfsson |
| Steam App Id | 1373630 |
10. Tranquil Builds
Construct an oasis of relaxing places, beautiful architecture and naturescapes. No time pressure. No scoring. No way to fail. Just relax and unwind. 🌿
Tranquil Builds has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Spelling games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.79 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.
| Steam Price | $1.79 |
| Release Date | 9/10/2024 |
| Developer | Big Village Games Ltd |
| Publisher | Big Village Games Ltd |
| Steam App Id | 2771980 |
More Spelling Mac Games on Steam
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| 1 | 8/11/2021 | 89 | $3.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/20/2014 | 86 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/5/2015 | 85 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/24/2019 | 85 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 59 | 10/20/2020 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/2/2020 | 82 | $0.71 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 6/9/2021 | 81 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/2/2022 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/14/2020 | 80 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/10/2024 | 80 | $1.79 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 8). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 8). You Can Kana - Learn Japanese Hiragana & Katakana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Letter Quest: Grimm's Journey on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Letter Quest: Grimm's Journey Remastered on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 7). Mini Words - minimalist puzzle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). Scribble It! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 1). Chinatris on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 7). Tybot Invasion: The Typing Runner on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, August 31). Unscramble Heroes on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 3). Ragnar's Chinese Memory Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). Tranquil Builds on Steam. Steam Store.