Best Third-Person Shooter Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 2,904 Third-Person Shooter 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. Third-Person Shooter game rankings were last updated on 12/7/2024.
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1. Tomb Raider
Tomb Raider explores the intense origin story of Lara Croft and her ascent from a young woman to a hardened survivor.
Tomb Raider holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Third-Person Shooter game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 241,033 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 231,624 positive reviews and 9,409 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.24 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 | $2.24 |
| Release Date | 3/4/2013 |
| Franchise | Tomb Raider |
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| Steam App Id | 203160 |
2. STAR WARS™ Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy™
Forge your weapon and follow the path of the Jedi Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy is the latest installment of the highly acclaimed Jedi Knight series. Take on the role of a new student eager to learn the ways of the Force from Jedi Master Luke Skywalker.
STAR WARS™ Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy™ has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Third-Person Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,013 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,498 positive reviews and 515 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 STAR WARS™ Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy™ on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 9/16/2009 |
| Developer | Raven Software |
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| Steam App Id | 6020 |
3. OBS Studio
Free and open-source software for video recording and live streaming
OBS Studio has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Third-Person Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29,812 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,448 positive reviews and 1,364 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 |
4. Rise of the Tomb Raider™
Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration includes the base game and Season Pass featuring all-new content. Explore Croft Manor in the new “Blood Ties” story, then defend it against a zombie invasion in “Lara’s Nightmare”.
Rise of the Tomb Raider™ has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Third-Person Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 131,546 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 123,675 positive reviews and 7,871 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Rise of the Tomb Raider™ on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.49 |
| Release Date | 2/9/2016 |
| Franchise | Tomb Raider |
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| Steam App Id | 391220 |
5. Pajama Sam: No Need to Hide When It's Dark Outside
There's no reason to be afraid of the dark. Fed up with his fear of the dark, Sam transforms himself into Pajama Sam - world's youngest superhero and resolves to confront Darkness! With help from King the mine car, Otto the boat, and a host of fascinating characters.
Pajama Sam: No Need to Hide When It's Dark Outside has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Third-Person Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,200 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,171 positive reviews and 29 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.99 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 | $6.99 |
| Release Date | 4/17/2014 |
| Developer | Humongous Entertainment |
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| Steam App Id | 283960 |
6. Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition
The Definitive Edition of the critically acclaimed, award winning open-world action adventure, reworked, rebuilt and re-mastered for the new generation. With all previously available DLC included and a wealth of tech and visual improvements, Hong Kong has never felt so alive.
Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Third-Person Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 65,382 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 61,125 positive reviews and 4,257 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 10/14/2014 |
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| Steam App Id | 307690 |
7. Spec Ops: The Line
A Third-Person modern military Shooter designed to challenge players' morality by putting them in the middle of unspeakable situations.
Spec Ops: The Line has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Third-Person Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 54,287 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 50,668 positive reviews and 3,619 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, it is not possible to play or run Spec Ops: The Line on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 6/29/2012 |
| Developer | YAGER |
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| Steam App Id | 50300 |
8. Necesse
Build, quest, and conquer across an infinite procedurally generated world. Play alone or with friends as you establish a settlement and explore deep dungeons, fight monsters and bosses, mine rare ores, craft magical equipment, recruit specialists for your colony, and more!
Necesse has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Third-Person Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,292 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,424 positive reviews and 868 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.74 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 | $9.74 |
| Release Date | 12/12/2019 |
| Franchise | Hooded Horse |
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| Steam App Id | 1169040 |
9. Arma 3
Experience true combat gameplay in a massive military sandbox. Deploying a wide variety of single- and multiplayer content, over 20 vehicles and 40 weapons, and limitless opportunities for content creation, this is the PC’s premier military game. Authentic, diverse, open - Arma 3 sends you to war.
Arma 3 has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Third-Person Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 273,346 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 247,499 positive reviews and 25,847 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 not possible to play or run Arma 3 on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 9/12/2013 |
| Developer | Bohemia Interactive |
| Publisher | Bohemia Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 107410 |
10. Gearbits
Fast-paced mecha themed third person shooter.
Gearbits has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Third-Person Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 269 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 262 positive reviews and 7 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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 | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 10/10/2023 |
| Developer | Quackpond Games |
| Publisher | Quackpond Games |
| Steam App Id | 2506580 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 1,370 | 3/4/2013 | 95 | $2.24 | Steam Charts | |
| 103 | 9/16/2009 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 11,019 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,525 | 2/9/2016 | 93 | $4.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 18 | 4/17/2014 | 92 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 574 | 10/14/2014 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 34 | 6/29/2012 | 92 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
| 320 | 12/12/2019 | 91 | $9.74 | Steam Charts | |
| 11,386 | 9/12/2013 | 90 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 10/10/2023 | 89 | $9.99 | Steam Charts |
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