These are the 10 Best Games For Mac You Should Try Out Today

For a long time, gaming on a Mac had several limitations. Despite having some of the best hardware, the Mac lacked versatility compared to its rival, Windows. The landscape, however, has completely shifted in recent years.

With the rollout of M-series chips, Apple has finally put in some effort, and developers are noticing it. Below is a carefully chosen list of the top 10 best games for Mac that you can try now.

Top 10 Best Games for Mac

Here are our top 10 best games on Steam for Mac:

You can also check out our separate list for the best original Xbox games.

10. Baldur’s Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3 is set in the Dungeons & Dragons universe. The game places you in a world where your choices shape relationships, outcomes, and even the plot structure itself. On macOS, especially on Apple Silicon machines, Baldur’s Gate 3 runs reliably thanks to turn-based combat and careful optimisation.

9. Resident Evil 4 Remake

Remake is an example of how a modern AAA title can translate well to macOS when developers actually put their intention into it. You play as Leon Kennedy, navigating isolated villages and abandoned structures. As usual from this series, you can expect some intense encounters and a very choice-driven game plot.

8. Civilization VI

Civilization VI is a turn-based strategy game where the player controls a civilisation from its earliest settlement to a modern state. In addition, since the game does not have to maintain very high (frames per second) frame rates, it can run efficiently on Apple Silicon-based systems like the base Model M1." You can also check out more Civilisation-like games on our website.

7. Disco Elysium – The Final Cut

If you prefer a compelling narrative experience over action, Disco Elysium may well be the best detective video game available for your Mac systems. In Disco Elysium, you play as a detective who has lost his memory. Since the game relies more on its painterly art style and dialogue than intense 3D rendering, it runs flawlessly on almost any modern Mac, including the MacBook Air.

6. Hades

Hades is an award-winning action game that has both an engaging and well-written storyline drawn from Greek mythology. You take on the role of Zagreus, who happens to be the son of the deity Hades, as he attempts to escape from the Underworld. Every time you die, you come back stronger and learn more about the world and its characters.

5. Stray

Have you ever thought about what it would be like to have the experience of being a cat? Well, in this Stray game, you play as a lost cat trying to find its way home through a world populated by strange robots. The game is all about exploration and solving puzzles from a cat’s perspective.

4. Divinity: Original Sin II

Before the developers at Larian Studios became world-famous for Baldur's Gate 3, they created this absolute masterpiece. Divinity: Original Sin II is a fantasy RPG. Plus, it has a great co-op mode, so you can bring a friend along for the journey.

3. No Man’s Sky

No Man's Sky offers a vast universe to explore. You can fly your spaceship between billions of unique planets. Interestingly, each planet comes with its own alien lifeforms, resources, and mysteries. Since its release, the game has received countless free updates that have added base building, multiplayer, and deep story content, which runs smoothly on modern Macs.

3. Subnautica

Imagine being stranded on an alien ocean planet, where with every dive you have a chance to encounter both breathtaking beauty and terrifying danger. That's Subnautica for you. This survival game drops you into a vast underwater world where you must gather resources, craft equipment, build bases, and uncover the mysteries of what happened to your ship.

1. Stardew Valley

Moving further in the list, we have another cosy game. Stardew Valley is a charming and incredibly relaxing farming RPG that lets you escape city life and build your dream farm. You can plant crops, raise animals, go fishing, mine for treasures, and even get married and start a family. This makes it one of the best computer games for Mac.

Ranking Factors

So, how did we decide which games made it? It wasn't just about what looked cool on the App Store. We looked at three main things to ensure you get the best experience possible on your Mac.

Review/Ratings

We looked at the "Legacy Score"—how do people feel about them today? We prioritised games that the community still loves and plays in 2026. If a game has a dedicated fanbase and regular updates, it’s a good sign it belongs on this list.

Graphics

Mac users are used to having some of the best screens in the world, so the games need to look the part. We looked for titles that push the hardware to its limit, like the realistic lighting and textures in Resident Evil.

Gameplay and Depth

The core mechanics must be engaging and polished. We look for games that offer a high degree of replayability or a narrative that provides a significant emotional impact.

While you're at it, consider taking a trip down memory lane and checking out our Top 10 Best PS1 Games of all Time.