This is part of a series. Showcasing popular and intriguing games from the past 12 years or so. Based on my own idiosyncratic curation. A few remasters included. Most early access games excluded. Games only appear in one category (I tried my best). Mishmash is primarily about suggesting games with good potential for Mac users. Everything here works on macOS silicon.
Categories:
2D Action – 2D Platformer – 3D Action part 1 – 3D Action part 2 – Adventure part 1 – Adventure part 2 – Adventure part 3 – Arcade – Building and Management – Cards – Dating Sim – Driving and Racing – Metroidvania – Multiplayer – Physics – Puzzle part 1 – Puzzle part 2 – Rhythm – RPG part 1 – RPG part 2 – Roguelike and Roguelite – Sandbox – Simulation – Sports – Strategy part 1 – Strategy part 2 – Survival – Visual Novel
Brawlhalla (2017)
“An epic platform fighter for up to 8 players online or local. Try casual free-for-alls, ranked matches, or invite friends to a private room. And it’s free! Play cross-platform with millions of players on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android & Steam! Frequent updates. Over fifty Legends.”
macOS • Windows • Switch • PlayStation • Xbox • Android • iOS
Available from Steam, Epic, console and mobile stores. (FREE)
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (2012)
“Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS: GO) expands upon the team-based action gameplay that it pioneered when it was launched 19 years ago. CS: GO features new maps, characters, weapons, and game modes, and delivers updated versions of the classic CS content (de_dust2, etc.).”
macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS • PlayStation • Xbox
Available from Steam, and console stores. (FREE)
Crab Game (2021)
“Crab Game is a First-Person Multiplayer game where you play through several different minigames based on children’s games, until only one player stands victorious.”
macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS
Available from Steam. (FREE)
Don’t Starve Together (2016)
“Fight, Farm, Build and Explore Together in the standalone multiplayer expansion to the uncompromising wilderness survival game, Don’t Starve.”
macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS • Switch • PlayStation • Xbox
Available from Steam, and console stores.
Dota 2 (2013)
“Every day, millions of players worldwide enter battle as one of over a hundred Dota heroes. And no matter if it’s their 10th hour of play or 1,000th, there’s always something new to discover. With regular updates that ensure a constant evolution of gameplay, features, and heroes, Dota 2 has taken on a life of its own.”
macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS
Available from Steam. (FREE)
The Elder Scrolls Online (2014)
“Join over 20 million players in the award-winning online multiplayer RPG and experience limitless adventure in a persistent Elder Scrolls world. Battle, craft, steal, or explore, and combine different types of equipment and abilities to create your own style of play. No game subscription required.”
macOS • Windows • PlayStation • Xbox
Available from Steam, and console stores.
EVE Online (2003)
“EVE Online is a free-to-play community driven space MMO where players can choose their own path from countless different options. Experience space exploration, immense PvP and PvE battles, mining, industry and a thriving player economy in an ever-expanding sandbox.”
macOS • Windows
Available from Steam, Epic, and Eve Online. (FREE)
Goose Goose Duck (2021)
“Goose, goose, DUCK? A game of social deduction where you and your fellow geese must work together to complete your mission. Keep an eye out for those malicious Mallards and other birds, who have infiltrated your team and will do anything to stop you.”
macOS • Windows • Android • iOS
Available from Steam, and mobile stores. (FREE)
Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes (2015)
“Find yourself trapped alone in a room with a ticking time bomb. Your friends have the manual to defuse it, but they can’t see the bomb, so you’re going to have to talk it out – fast!”
macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS • Switch • PlayStation • Xbox • Android • iOS
Available from Steam, console and mobile stores.
League of Legends (2009)
“Whether you like to dive straight into the fray, support your teammates, or something in between, there’s a spot for you on the Rift.”
macOS • Windows
Available from Riot Games. (FREE)
Overcooked! 2 (2018)
“Overcooked returns with a brand-new helping of chaotic cooking action! Journey back to the Onion Kingdom and assemble your team of chefs in classic couch co-op or online play for up to four players. Hold onto your aprons… it’s time to save the world again!”
macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS • Switch • PlayStation • Xbox
Available from GOG, Steam, Epic, and console stores.
The Past Within (2022)
“The Past Within is the new co-op experience from Rusty Lake! Play together with someone you deem trustworthy: one in The Past, the other in The Future. Observe and communicate what you see around you. Solve the puzzles and uncover Albert Vanderboom’s plan.”
macOS • Windows • Android • iOS
Available from GOG, Steam, Itch, and mobile stores.
RuneScape (2020)
“RuneScape is a high fantasy open world MMORPG. Explore an ever changing and evolving living world where new challenges, skills, and quests await. Featuring unprecedented player freedom, you choose how to play, adventure, and grow.”
macOS • Windows • Android • iOS
Available from Steam, RuneScape, and mobile stores. (FREE)
Rust (2018)
“The only aim in Rust is to survive. Everything wants you to die – the island’s wildlife and other inhabitants, the environment, other survivors. Do whatever it takes to last another night.”
macOS • Windows • PlayStation • Xbox
Available from Steam, and console stores.
Teamfight Tactics (2019)
“The city of Spatulopolis is under attack! Lead a dream team of heroes to victory alongside Grizzle, Whiskers, Baron (yes, that Baron!) and Chibi Lux, taking down threats while earning superpowered cosmetics from your Monsters Attack!”
macOS • Windows • Android • iOS
Available from Epic, Riot Games, and mobile stores. (FREE)
Transformice (2015)
“Transformice is an MMO platformer about dozens of mice running to bring back the cheese! Will the almighty Shaman help you or just ruin everything? Millions of levels, hectic physics, skill trees, and more importantly… hats!”
macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS
Available from Steam. (FREE)
Unturned (2017)
“You’re a survivor in the zombie infested ruins of society, and must work with your friends and forge alliances to remain among the living.”
macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS • PlayStation • Xbox
Available from Steam, and console stores. (FREE)
War Thunder (2013)
“War Thunder is the most comprehensive free-to-play, cross-platform, MMO military game dedicated to aviation, armoured vehicles, and naval craft, from the early 20th century to the most advanced modern combat units. Join now and take part in major battles on land, in the air, and at sea.”
macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS • PlayStation • Xbox
Available from Steam, Gaijin Games, and console stores. (FREE)
World of Tanks (2021)
“Jump into the free-to-play team-based shooter with an ever-expanding roster of historical vehicles, stunning graphics, spectacular locales, and orchestral scores. Show your mastery and face other players in thrilling PvP clashes. A unique mix of strategy and action awaits!”
macOS • Windows • PlayStation • Xbox
Available from Steam, Wargaming, and console stores. (FREE)
World of Tanks Blitz (2016)
“A sparkling neon city. The Pirate tank and a treasure hunt. An expedition to the lair of THE BIGGEST BOSS. Have trouble choosing? Take it all!”
macOS • Windows • Switch • Android • iOS
Available from Steam, App Store, Wargaming, and mobile stores. (FREE)
World of Warcraft (2004)
“Welcome to Azeroth, a world of magic and limitless adventure. Experience the ever-expanding fantasy of World of Warcraft.”
macOS • Windows
Available from Blizzard.
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