Best Tutorial Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 1,721 Tutorial 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. Tutorial game rankings were last updated on 5/17/2024.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Tutorial game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 609,129 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 589,520 positive reviews and 19,609 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $50.99 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 | $50.99 |
| Release Date | 8/3/2023 |
| Developer | Larian Studios |
| Publisher | Larian Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1086940 |
2. Pixel Studio - pixel art editor
Best pixel art editor. Simple. Fast. Portable.
Pixel Studio - pixel art editor has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Tutorial games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,329 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,187 positive reviews and 142 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 12/25/2019 |
| Developer | Hippo Games |
| Publisher | Hippo Games |
| Steam App Id | 1204050 |
3. Software Inc.
Construct and design buildings for optimal working conditions. Hire people to design and release software, so you can defeat the simulated competition and take over their businesses. Manage and educate your employees to make sure they are skilled and satisfied with their job.
Software Inc. has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Tutorial games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,649 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,272 positive reviews and 377 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $22.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Software Inc. on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $22.99 |
| Release Date | 5/1/2015 |
| Developer | Coredumping |
| Publisher | Coredumping |
| Steam App Id | 362620 |
4. Race The Sun
You are a solar-powered craft. The sun is your death timer. Hurtle towards the sunset at breakneck speed in a futile race against time. Delay the inevitable by catching speed boosts which reverse the setting sun - if only for a moment. Don't crash, stay in the light, and don't slow down!
Race The Sun has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Tutorial games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,275 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,876 positive reviews and 399 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Race The Sun on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $2.49 |
| Release Date | 12/9/2013 |
| Franchise | Flippfly |
| Developer | Flippfly LLC |
| Publisher | Flippfly LLC |
| Steam App Id | 253030 |
5. Arctic Eggs
A Sci-Fi Cooking game where you take up the role of a Poultry Peddler stuck in Antarctica and longing for a way out. Cook your illegal eggs for those who look hungry.
Arctic Eggs has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Tutorial games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 369 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 363 positive reviews and 6 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.99 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 | $6.99 |
| Release Date | 5/16/2024 |
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| Publisher | The Water Museum |
| Steam App Id | 2763670 |
6. Chillquarium
Chillquarium is a cozy and relaxing idle game. Buy fish and raise them in real time, then sell them to turn a profit! Customize your aquarium as you progress from a simple starter tank to your dream setup by filling your collection with rare exotic fish and ultra-rare color variants!
Chillquarium has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Tutorial games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,358 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,075 positive reviews and 283 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Chillquarium on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
7. 20 Minutes Till Dawn
20 Minutes Till Dawn is a survival roguelite where endless hordes of creatures lurk from the dark. Craft an array of overpowering builds and eradicate waves of Lovecraftian nightmares. Will you be able to survive the night?
20 Minutes Till Dawn has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Tutorial games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,140 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,043 positive reviews and 2,097 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 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.
8. Steven Universe: Unleash the Light
The Crystal Gems are back for the third game in the Light Trilogy! When two powerful Gem rulers threaten the newfound peace of Era 3, Steven and his friends must embark on a new RPG quest to stop them! It’s time to Unleash the Light!
Steven Universe: Unleash the Light has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Tutorial games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 694 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 669 positive reviews and 25 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Steven Universe: Unleash the Light on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 2/19/2021 |
| Franchise | Cartoon Network Games |
| Developer | Grumpyface Studios |
| Publisher | Cartoon Network Games |
| Steam App Id | 1379560 |
9. PomoFarm
PomoFarm is half focus timer and half idle farming game! As Tomato the Duck, grow your farm as you focus on tasks in the real world!
PomoFarm has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Tutorial games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 328 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 321 positive reviews and 7 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play PomoFarm on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
10. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Tutorial games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 219 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 216 positive reviews and 3 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 possible to play You Can Kana - Learn Japanese Hiragana & Katakana on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 8/11/2021 |
| Developer | James Moulang |
| Publisher | James Moulang |
| Steam App Id | 1031900 |
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 | 87,017 | 8/3/2023 | 96 | $50.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 160 | 12/25/2019 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 356 | 5/1/2015 | 91 | $22.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 12/9/2013 | 91 | $2.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 91 | 5/16/2024 | 90 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 336 | 9/6/2023 | 90 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 289 | 6/8/2023 | 90 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 2/19/2021 | 90 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 46 | 7/5/2022 | 90 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 8/11/2021 | 89 | $9.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 12). Pixel Studio - pixel art editor on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Software Inc. on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). Race The Sun on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Arctic Eggs on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 12). Chillquarium on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 13). 20 Minutes Till Dawn on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 2). Steven Universe: Unleash the Light on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). PomoFarm on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 27). You Can Kana - Learn Japanese Hiragana & Katakana on Steam. Steam Store.