Best Story Rich Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 21,382 Story Rich 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. Story Rich game rankings were last updated on 8/14/2025.
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1. Hades
Defy the god of the dead as you hack and slash out of the Underworld in this rogue-like dungeon crawler from the creators of Bastion, Transistor, and Pyre.
Hades holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Story Rich game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 284,100 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 279,030 positive reviews and 5,070 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 | 9/17/2020 |
| Franchise | Supergiant Games |
| Developer | Supergiant Games |
| Publisher | Supergiant Games |
| Steam App Id | 1145360 |
2. DELTARUNE
Dive into the parallel story to UNDERTALE! Fight or spare your way through action-packed battles as you explore a mysterious world alongside an endearing cast of new and familiar characters. Chapters 1-4 will be available on launch, with more planned as free updates!
DELTARUNE has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Story Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 72,991 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 71,954 positive reviews and 1,037 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.
3. 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.
RimWorld has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Story Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 220,280 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 215,662 positive reviews and 4,618 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $34.99 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 | $34.99 |
| Release Date | 10/17/2018 |
| Developer | Ludeon Studios |
| Publisher | Ludeon Studios |
| Steam App Id | 294100 |
4. OneShot
OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.
OneShot has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Story Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 57,035 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 56,081 positive reviews and 954 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 OneShot on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 12/8/2016 |
| Developer | Future Cat LLC |
| Publisher | KOMODO |
| Steam App Id | 420530 |
5. Touhou Mystia's Izakaya
A brand new pixel art restaurant simulator based on the Touhou Project! Play as Mystia, the owner of a small izakaya. Collect ingredients by day, cater to the customers by night, learn recipes from familiar characters, and become the best izakaya owner in all of Gensokyo!
Touhou Mystia's Izakaya has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Story Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 28,664 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,272 positive reviews and 392 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 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.
6. Katana ZERO
Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.
Katana ZERO has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Story Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 72,508 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 71,075 positive reviews and 1,433 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 | 4/18/2019 |
| Developer | Askiisoft |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 460950 |
7. ENA: Dream BBQ
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
ENA: Dream BBQ has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Story Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,150 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,762 positive reviews and 388 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.
8. Celeste
Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight platformer from the creators of TowerFall. Brave hundreds of hand-crafted challenges, uncover devious secrets, and piece together the mystery of the mountain.
Celeste has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Story Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 126,765 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 123,537 positive reviews and 3,228 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 1/25/2018 |
| Franchise | EXOK Games |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Maddy Makes Games Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 504230 |
9. Hollow Knight
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
Hollow Knight has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Story Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 447,653 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 434,224 positive reviews and 13,429 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 2/24/2017 |
| Developer | Team Cherry |
| Publisher | Team Cherry |
| Steam App Id | 367520 |
10. Baldur's Gate 3
Baldur’s Gate 3 is a story-rich, party-based RPG set in the universe of Dungeons & Dragons, where your choices shape a tale of fellowship and betrayal, survival and sacrifice, and the lure of absolute power.
Baldur's Gate 3 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Story Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 780,817 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 756,220 positive reviews and 24,597 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $44.99 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 | $44.99 |
| Release Date | 8/3/2023 |
| Franchise | Larian Studios |
| Developer | Larian Studios |
| Publisher | Larian Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1086940 |
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| 2,721 | 9/17/2020 | 97 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,140 | 6/4/2025 | 97 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 35,047 | 10/17/2018 | 97 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 86 | 12/8/2016 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 174 | 10/1/2021 | 96 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 87 | 4/18/2019 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 158 | 3/26/2025 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,325 | 1/25/2018 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 68,578 | 2/24/2017 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 68,757 | 8/3/2023 | 96 | $44.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 6). RimWorld on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 20). OneShot on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 30). Touhou Mystia's Izakaya on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 20). Katana ZERO on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 16). ENA: Dream BBQ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 4). Celeste on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 6). Hollow Knight on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 2). Baldur's Gate 3 on Steam. Steam Store.