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
Avorion (2020)
“A procedural co-op space sandbox where players can build their own space ships out of dynamically scalable blocks. Fight epic space battles, explore, mine, trade, wage wars and build your own empire to save your galaxy from being torn apart by an unknown enemy.”
macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS
Available from Steam.
Cloud Gardens (2021)
“A chill game about using plants to overgrow abandoned wasteland dioramas.”
macOS • Windows • Switch • Xbox
Available from Steam, Itch, and console stores.
Minecraft (2011)
“With new games, new updates, and new ways to play, join one of the biggest communities in gaming and start crafting today!”
macOS • Windows • Linux • Switch • PlayStation • Xbox • Android • iOS
Available from Mojang Studios, console and mobile stores.
No Man’s Sky (2016)
“No Man’s Sky is a game about exploration and survival in an infinite procedurally generated universe.”
macOS • Windows • Switch • PlayStation • Xbox
Available from GOG, Steam, and console stores.
Passpartout 2: The Lost Artist (2023)
“Embark on your struggling artist adventure. Draw and sell art to cheeky critics to reclaim your lost art career. Explore the endearing art-starved town of Phénix and show them you’re a true artist!”
macOS • Windows
Available from Steam.
Reassembly (2015)
“A spaceship building and universe-exploration game. Collect resources, expand and grow your fleet, and conquer your personal galaxy. Stellar ambience by Peaks.”
macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS
Available from GOG, and Steam.
Roblox (2006)
“Roblox is home to over 6.4 million immersive experiences, from gaming to social hangouts, to concerts, sports, fashion shows, education, and entertainment.”
macOS • Windows • Xbox • Android • iOS
Available from Roblox, console and mobile stores. (FREE)
The Sims 4 (2014)
“Play with life and discover the possibilities. Unleash your imagination and create a world of Sims that’s wholly unique. Explore and customize every detail from Sims to homes–and much more.”
macOS • Windows • PlayStation • Xbox
Available from EA, Steam, Epic, and console stores. (FREE)
Sneaky Sasquatch (2019)
“Live the life of a Sasquatch and do regular, everyday Sasquatch stuff.”
macOS • iOS • tvOS
Available from Apple Arcade.
Stormworks: Build and Rescue (2020)
“Join a world where you design, create and pilot your own air sea rescue service. Release your inner hero as you battle fierce storms out at sea to rescue those in need.”
macOS • Windows
Available from Steam.
Townscaper (2021)
“Instant town building toy.”
macOS • Windows • Switch • Xbox • Android • iOS
Available from GOG, Steam, Epic, console and mobile stores.
Untitled Goose Game (2020)
“It’s a lovely morning in the village and you are a horrible goose.”
macOS • Windows • Switch • PlayStation • Xbox
Available from Steam, Epic, Itch, and console stores.
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