Recently, Mac's gaming library has been updated. More free Mac games have been added, impressing a lot of loyal Apple users. We've come up with a list of the best games to play on Mac for all you devoted Apple fans. Take note that these games are listed in no particular order. So, try whatever Mac game captures your liking. Best Mac games in 2018. Even though the MacOS platform isn't exactly known for the wide variety of games available for it, each year there are a few gaming masterpieces that can be played on Apple-made machines. Many of the games are also compatible with Windows as well, and a few with LINUX. But anything that runs on OSX, will be listed here. If you are asking in terms of supported hardware and performance, that will depend on what Mac system you are running and how demanding the games are. If you find a game you are interested in, at the bottom of it. Top 250 Developers. Top 150 best Steam games of all time tagged with Story Rich. Just Shapes & Beats May 2018 Rhythm Top 250 #90 $19.99.
Best Mac games in 2018
Even though the MacOS platform isn't exactly known for the wide variety of games available for it, each year there are a few gaming masterpieces that can be played on Apple-made machines. So, if you're a Mac user and a gamer at the same time, there's no need to fret; here are the best games for Mac that have been launched in 2018. Just so you know, we've only included games that we've tested ourselves, so more great titles could be released by the end of the year.
Subnautica
Subnautica (January 23, 2018)
A truly great open-world survival and exploration games, Subnautica has been available as an early-access game for quite some time now, but it was only officially launched in January, so I had to include it. This single-player game begins with you crashing on a planet that's mostly made out of the water and exploring your environment in hopes of being able to leave this world and return to your home. Besides having to stay fed, hydrated and healthy, you will face a multitude of other dangers including various hostile lifeforms.
Stellaris: Apocalypse (February 22, 2018)
Stellaris: Apocalypse
One of the most popular strategy-simulation games of all time, Stellaris, is back with a new expansion called Apocalypse. This DLC adds a ton of new content including weapons that can take out entire planets, gigantic 'Titan' capital ships that offer various bonuses to the other vessels in their fleet, new Unity Ambitions along with additional Ascension Perks and Civics, nomadic pirates that can be hired as mercenaries, but that could also band together and start posing a serious threat to any player as well as new soundtracks and in-game sounds to keep everything as immersive as possible.
Iconoclasts (January 23, 2018)
Iconoclasts
If you're into the platform genre, then you'll surely love Iconoclasts. This side-scrolling action-shooting game features some beautifully designed levels and just the right amount of challenge to satisfy both casual as well as more advanced players. Iconoclasts manage to keep the vibe of those old games that we all loved when we were young while also embedding current graphics and new in-game mechanics into the gameplay.
Orwell: Ignorance is Strength (February 22, 2018)
Orwell: Ignorance is Strength
One of my all-time favorite games, Orwell: Ignorance is Strength, is a text-based adventure game that asks the player some tough questions regarding privacy and morality. You play as an investigator for a special branch of the government that has full access to the communications of any citizen including their text messages, emails, instant chats, phone calls and even their private devices. Things get progressively more complicated as you add people to your list of suspects and there will surely come point when you will ask yourself where does it all end?
Civilization VI: Rise and Fall (February 8, 2018)
Civilization VI: Rise and Fall
In case you're a fan of Side Meier's Civilization VI, I've got some good news for you: a new expansion with the title Rise and Fall has launched this February and it's also available on Macs. The DLC brings some interesting new features and challenges such as Dark and Golden Ages, governors for your cities, nine new leaders, eight new civilizations, additional natural wonders, districts, improvements, world wonders, buildings, troops and resources, extra policies, new Casus Belli, advanced alliance features and more.
Life is Strange: Before the Storm (Spring, 2018)
Life is Strange: Before the Storm
Even though Life is Strange: Before the Storm hasn't been launched yet for Macs, I've played it on the PC so it doesn't completely break the rules we've set out in the beginning. This really-well design sequel follows the adventures of Chloe Price and Rachel Amber, so the action takes place before the events of the first game. Even though you can no longer wield Max's time-altering powers, the game manages to be just as interesting as the original and each choice that you make has an even bigger impact in the continuation of the story.
Before we end things, you should know that I didn't purposely ignore those who love shooting or horror games, but in my opinion, there are no really good games from those genres launched yet this year. If that's what you're interested in, be sure to check out the games included in our best Steam games for Mac list. You should also keep an eye out for the following titles: The Bard's Tale IV (dungeon crawler), Blackroom (FPS) and Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire (Isometric RPG), which will be launched later this year and that are all supposed to be really good.
Finding good games for Mac® used to be slow and painful. There were very few games to choose from, and the options available were quite old. But things have definitely changed a lot.
Thanks to committed developers such as Aspyr, Feral Interactive, and even Blizzard and Valve, there are now lots of great, recent games you can play on your Mac. And with the continuous improvements of tools such as Parallels Desktop for Mac, playing Windows games on your Mac is becoming easier and easier.
Today Ric from MacgamerHQ.com will share ten of the best games you can play on macOS®, including some of the most exciting Mac games from 2018 and a few Windows-only games that run great thanks to Parallels Desktop.
1. Rise of the Tomb Raider
This action survival game is the follow-up to the critically acclaimed Tomb Raider reboot from 2013. The game picks up right where its predecessor ended and takes Lara around the world in her quest to discover the secret of immortality.
This game has a solid story waiting for you, but what makes it great are the excellent survival elements, shooting mechanics, and insane action sequences. If you enjoy action adventure games, this is the best you will find on macOS.
Developed for Mac by Feral Interactive, Rise of the Tomb Raider is also one of the finest usages of Metal 2, the new graphics API from Apple. For the longest time, Mac games have suffered in terms of performance compared to Windows. With the improvements made to Metal 2 and the great job some studios have done to implement it, Mac games' performance continues to improve. Also, having one of the best Mac computers for gaming certainly helps, too…
2. Fortnite: Battle Royale
Fortnite is such a sensation, it probably needs no introduction. But in the remote possibility that you're not aware of this game, Fortnite is not only the most famous Battle Royale game right now, it's the most famous game of the moment, period.
Pitting you in a huge map with 100 other players, you'll need to scavenge weapons and armor to survive until you become the last man standing. Fortnite somehow creates tension and excitement for everyone involved, from the experienced to the beginners. That's what makes it such a fun game to play.
Free Steam Games For Mac
Behind the playful graphics hides an intense game that is free to play. You read that right—the gaming sensation of the moment is one of the best free games for Mac. What are you waiting for?
3. Rocket League
Rocket League is one of those games that is hard to explain. Combining high-flying rocket-powered cars with soccer, the game pits you against another team, and you'll need to use your battle-car to score.
That is, of course, easier said than done, because the game features an impressive physics-based gameplay that will require you to have perfect timing, placement, and anticipation in order to score. You can play solo against another opponent or as part of a team.
Needless to say, this is a multiplayer game that is ten times more fun when playing with friends. If you haven't tried it yet and are looking for a team-focused online game, Rocket League is for you.
4. Civilization 6
Subnautica (January 23, 2018)
A truly great open-world survival and exploration games, Subnautica has been available as an early-access game for quite some time now, but it was only officially launched in January, so I had to include it. This single-player game begins with you crashing on a planet that's mostly made out of the water and exploring your environment in hopes of being able to leave this world and return to your home. Besides having to stay fed, hydrated and healthy, you will face a multitude of other dangers including various hostile lifeforms.
Stellaris: Apocalypse (February 22, 2018)
Stellaris: Apocalypse
One of the most popular strategy-simulation games of all time, Stellaris, is back with a new expansion called Apocalypse. This DLC adds a ton of new content including weapons that can take out entire planets, gigantic 'Titan' capital ships that offer various bonuses to the other vessels in their fleet, new Unity Ambitions along with additional Ascension Perks and Civics, nomadic pirates that can be hired as mercenaries, but that could also band together and start posing a serious threat to any player as well as new soundtracks and in-game sounds to keep everything as immersive as possible.
Iconoclasts (January 23, 2018)
Iconoclasts
If you're into the platform genre, then you'll surely love Iconoclasts. This side-scrolling action-shooting game features some beautifully designed levels and just the right amount of challenge to satisfy both casual as well as more advanced players. Iconoclasts manage to keep the vibe of those old games that we all loved when we were young while also embedding current graphics and new in-game mechanics into the gameplay.
Orwell: Ignorance is Strength (February 22, 2018)
Orwell: Ignorance is Strength
One of my all-time favorite games, Orwell: Ignorance is Strength, is a text-based adventure game that asks the player some tough questions regarding privacy and morality. You play as an investigator for a special branch of the government that has full access to the communications of any citizen including their text messages, emails, instant chats, phone calls and even their private devices. Things get progressively more complicated as you add people to your list of suspects and there will surely come point when you will ask yourself where does it all end?
Civilization VI: Rise and Fall (February 8, 2018)
Civilization VI: Rise and Fall
In case you're a fan of Side Meier's Civilization VI, I've got some good news for you: a new expansion with the title Rise and Fall has launched this February and it's also available on Macs. The DLC brings some interesting new features and challenges such as Dark and Golden Ages, governors for your cities, nine new leaders, eight new civilizations, additional natural wonders, districts, improvements, world wonders, buildings, troops and resources, extra policies, new Casus Belli, advanced alliance features and more.
Life is Strange: Before the Storm (Spring, 2018)
Life is Strange: Before the Storm
Even though Life is Strange: Before the Storm hasn't been launched yet for Macs, I've played it on the PC so it doesn't completely break the rules we've set out in the beginning. This really-well design sequel follows the adventures of Chloe Price and Rachel Amber, so the action takes place before the events of the first game. Even though you can no longer wield Max's time-altering powers, the game manages to be just as interesting as the original and each choice that you make has an even bigger impact in the continuation of the story.
Before we end things, you should know that I didn't purposely ignore those who love shooting or horror games, but in my opinion, there are no really good games from those genres launched yet this year. If that's what you're interested in, be sure to check out the games included in our best Steam games for Mac list. You should also keep an eye out for the following titles: The Bard's Tale IV (dungeon crawler), Blackroom (FPS) and Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire (Isometric RPG), which will be launched later this year and that are all supposed to be really good.
Finding good games for Mac® used to be slow and painful. There were very few games to choose from, and the options available were quite old. But things have definitely changed a lot.
Thanks to committed developers such as Aspyr, Feral Interactive, and even Blizzard and Valve, there are now lots of great, recent games you can play on your Mac. And with the continuous improvements of tools such as Parallels Desktop for Mac, playing Windows games on your Mac is becoming easier and easier.
Today Ric from MacgamerHQ.com will share ten of the best games you can play on macOS®, including some of the most exciting Mac games from 2018 and a few Windows-only games that run great thanks to Parallels Desktop.
1. Rise of the Tomb Raider
This action survival game is the follow-up to the critically acclaimed Tomb Raider reboot from 2013. The game picks up right where its predecessor ended and takes Lara around the world in her quest to discover the secret of immortality.
This game has a solid story waiting for you, but what makes it great are the excellent survival elements, shooting mechanics, and insane action sequences. If you enjoy action adventure games, this is the best you will find on macOS.
Developed for Mac by Feral Interactive, Rise of the Tomb Raider is also one of the finest usages of Metal 2, the new graphics API from Apple. For the longest time, Mac games have suffered in terms of performance compared to Windows. With the improvements made to Metal 2 and the great job some studios have done to implement it, Mac games' performance continues to improve. Also, having one of the best Mac computers for gaming certainly helps, too…
2. Fortnite: Battle Royale
Fortnite is such a sensation, it probably needs no introduction. But in the remote possibility that you're not aware of this game, Fortnite is not only the most famous Battle Royale game right now, it's the most famous game of the moment, period.
Pitting you in a huge map with 100 other players, you'll need to scavenge weapons and armor to survive until you become the last man standing. Fortnite somehow creates tension and excitement for everyone involved, from the experienced to the beginners. That's what makes it such a fun game to play.
Free Steam Games For Mac
Behind the playful graphics hides an intense game that is free to play. You read that right—the gaming sensation of the moment is one of the best free games for Mac. What are you waiting for?
3. Rocket League
Rocket League is one of those games that is hard to explain. Combining high-flying rocket-powered cars with soccer, the game pits you against another team, and you'll need to use your battle-car to score.
That is, of course, easier said than done, because the game features an impressive physics-based gameplay that will require you to have perfect timing, placement, and anticipation in order to score. You can play solo against another opponent or as part of a team.
Needless to say, this is a multiplayer game that is ten times more fun when playing with friends. If you haven't tried it yet and are looking for a team-focused online game, Rocket League is for you.
4. Civilization 6
Perhaps the best strategy game out there, we sure are glad that Aspyr brought Civilization 6 to MacOS. The follow-up to the stellar Civilization 5, Civ 6 lets you once again take the helm of an infant civilization and turn it into a mighty empire.
Your objective is simple: create the greatest and most powerful civilization in the World. It will then be up to you to decide how to best do it. Do you want to conquer the world using your mighty army? Or perhaps you want to create a trade empire that puts the other Civs to shame? It will be up to you. Even if you've played hundreds of hours of Civ games before, Civ 6 has plenty of new features and improvements in store for you.
Civ 6 also introduced new mechanics and improved graphics that take the franchise even further. A quick warning, though, Civ 6 is a very demanding game. In fact, you should have a modern Mac from 2016 onwards to properly enjoy it.
5. Subnautica
As you can see, some of the most famous AAA games support macOS. That's great, but we can't forget about all the world-class indie games that helped Mac gaming thrive.
Subnautica is one of the latest examples. In this survival adventure game, you'll have to explore an alien underworld planet and gather whatever resources you can find to survive.
Subnautica somehow manages to find the right balance between survival and exploration. As you progress, you get to upgrade your equipment and go further into the depths to find better loot—but also face bigger dangers.
6. Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
The sequel to one of the highest-rated RPGs of all time, Pillars of Eternity II broke crowdfunding records, raising over four million dollars. Those are insane figures, but I'm happy to report developer Obsidian made good use of every dollar it raised.
This isometric RPG managed to surpass the original in virtually every way. The game features a rich story, deep characters, a fascinating world, and improved tactical combat. Granted, this RPG is reminiscent to old-school RPGs, and if you're looking for an action-heavy game, Pillars of Eternity might not be for you. But if you're looking for a good story and fascinating world to immerse yourself in, give it a try.
7. DiRT Rally
DiRT Rally isn't simply another racing game from Codemasters; this is probably their best game to date.
DiRT Rally features excellent gameplay that is both precise and exciting. The sense of speed is there, and you can always fine-tune the difficulty settings to suit your preferences. Whether you want a challenging simulation or an intense casual game, DiRT Rally can be both. It doesn't matter whether you're a rally fan or not—this game has so much to offer.
Plus, DiRT Rally is the perfect example of how to do a Mac port right. Feral Interactive somehow managed to create a bug-free game that looks great and can run flawlessly on older Mac computers.
8. Terraria
Described by many as Minecraft in 2D, Terraria is so much more than that.
In Terraria, every game takes place in a randomly generated world full of monsters to fight, rare resources to find, and dangerous caverns to explore. But then it's up to you to decide the kind of game you want to play. You can focus on exploring the world in search of treasure and rare resources. You can seek one of the bosses that hide within the world and fight it to the death. Or you can build a city of your own and house mysterious allies.
Terraria may be a few years old, but because of its cool retro graphics and deep gameplay, it's still an excellent game to play today.
9. Overwatch
In spite of all of these macOS-ready titles, there are a few games that are sorely missing.
Appzapper mac app store. Overwatch is one of those games. Released in 2016 and winner of most Game of the Year awards, this team-based multiplayer shooter keeps getting better and better. It currently has over 30 million registered players and has received countless free updates, including new characters and maps.
Overwatch is also the only game from Blizzard that doesn't support macOS. That makes us miss it even more. Luckily, it can run beautifully on a Mac using Parallels Desktop. The Parallels team recently tested it again to make sure it runs properly under Windows 10 and Parallels Desktop. As you can see from the video below, the game runs beautifully.
So if you were disappointed that Overwatch is not available for Mac, you can still play it with the help of Parallels.
10. Crysis
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Conclusion
By now you should be convinced that macOS offers enough quality games to keep most gamers entertained.
And if you ever felt frustrated that the one game you were dying to play is not available on Mac, remember that you can always check if it works with Parallels Desktop. That includes demanding games such as Overwatch or brand-new games such as Jurassic World Evolution.
So, what will you be playing next?
Thanks to Ric from MacgamerHQ.com for this very interesting Guest Blog post.
Top Steam Games For Mac 2018
If you want to try out any Windows Game that doesn't work on the Mac, check out these instructions how to make it work with Parallels Desktop for Mac and watch our Playlist with different Windows games that work perfectly on the Mac.
