Best Visual Novel Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 13,431 Visual Novel 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. Visual Novel game rankings were last updated on 2/23/2026.
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1. Helltaker
Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.
Helltaker holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Visual Novel game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 126,937 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 124,038 positive reviews and 2,899 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Helltaker on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
2. Chill with You : Lo-Fi Story
"Chill with You : Lo-Fi Story" is a sound novel game where you work alongside Satone, a girl who loves writing stories. Customize lo-fi music, ambient sounds, and landscapes to create a focused environment. As you deepen your bond with Satone, you may discover a special connection with her.
Chill with You : Lo-Fi Story has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Visual Novel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,722 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,593 positive reviews and 129 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Chill with You : Lo-Fi Story on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 11/16/2025 |
| Developer | Nestopi Inc. |
| Publisher | Nestopi Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 3548580 |
3. Doki Doki Literature Club!
The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.
Doki Doki Literature Club! has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Visual Novel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 219,146 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 211,418 positive reviews and 7,728 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 possible to play Doki Doki Literature Club! on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/6/2017 |
| Developer | Team Salvato |
| Publisher | Team Salvato |
| Steam App Id | 698780 |
4. A Date with Death
Fight against & romance the one hunting for your soul in A Date with Death, a romance chat simulator where you date(?) the Grim Reaper himself. Create your own character, decorate your apartment, and chat away with the charming yet dangerous Grim Reaper through text and video calls.
A Date with Death has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Visual Novel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,259 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,003 positive reviews and 256 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. At the moment, it is possible to play A Date with Death on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/7/2023 |
| Franchise | Two and a Half Studios |
| Developer | Two and a Half Studios |
| Publisher | Two and a Half Studios |
| Steam App Id | 2415010 |
5. Z.A.T.O. // I Love the World and Everything In It
USSR, 1986. A girl goes missing in the closed city of Vorkuta-5, yet not a soul seems to be concerned. Uncover the mystery behind her disappearance and transmit your signal to the universe.
Z.A.T.O. // I Love the World and Everything In It has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Visual Novel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,677 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,549 positive reviews and 128 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.
| Release Date | 11/10/2025 |
| Developer | Ferry // Nopanamaman |
| Publisher | Ferry // Nopanamaman |
| Steam App Id | 4122860 |
6. Mirror
This is a game that combines match-3, GALGAME elements and beauties. If you want to learn more about those beauties, you need to best them first. How the story goes is choice-based so your choices will ultimately decide their fate.
Mirror has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Visual Novel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 84,414 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 81,356 positive reviews and 3,058 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Mirror on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $1.99 |
| Release Date | 4/19/2018 |
| Developer | KAGAMI WORKs |
| Publisher | Paradise Project |
| Steam App Id | 644560 |
7. Doki Doki Literature Club Plus!
Welcome to the club! Write poems for your crush and experience the terror of school romance in this critically-acclaimed psychological horror story.
Doki Doki Literature Club Plus! has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Visual Novel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30,485 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,550 positive reviews and 935 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 | 6/30/2021 |
| Franchise | Serenity Forge |
| Developer | Team Salvato |
| Publisher | Serenity Forge |
| Steam App Id | 1388880 |
8. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!
The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Visual Novel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,764 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,037 positive reviews and 727 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 possible to play The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
9. Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut
You're here to slay the princess. Don't believe her lies.
Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Visual Novel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30,730 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,749 positive reviews and 981 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $17.99 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 | $17.99 |
| Release Date | 10/23/2023 |
| Franchise | Black Tabby Games |
| Developer | Black Tabby Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1989270 |
10. Illusion Carnival
A lost soul wanders through a whimsical, eerie pop-up book like amusement park. Dive into fun-filled stages, encounter unique characters, fend off spirit erosion, and uncover the park's hidden secrets. The enchanting yet dark Illusion Carnival begins now.
Illusion Carnival has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Visual Novel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,458 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,331 positive reviews and 127 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 possible to play Illusion Carnival on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 67 | 5/11/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,359 | 11/16/2025 | 96 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 337 | 10/6/2017 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 126 | 12/7/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 65 | 11/10/2025 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 67 | 4/19/2018 | 95 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 96 | 6/30/2021 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 12 | 3/31/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 134 | 10/23/2023 | 95 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 17 | 7/12/2024 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 31). Chill with You : Lo-Fi Story on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 18). Doki Doki Literature Club! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 11). A Date with Death on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 29). Z.A.T.O. // I Love the World and Everything In It on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 26). Mirror on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 30). Doki Doki Literature Club Plus! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 28). The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 31). Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 15). Illusion Carnival on Steam. Steam Store.