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
Primordia (2012)
“Life has ceased. Man is but a myth. And now, even the machines have begun to fail. Lead Horatio Nullbuilt and his sarcastic sidekick Crispin on a journey through the crumbling world of Primordia, facing malfunctioning robots, ancient secrets, and an implacable, power-hungry foe.”
macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS • Switch • iOS
Available from GOG, Steam, console and mobile stores.
Rakuen (2017)
“A hospitalized Boy comes to terms with his own story by traveling with his Mom to a beautiful fantasy world; ultimately helping his fellow patients find closure by walking a mile in their shoes.”
macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS • Switch
Available from Steam, and console stores.
Return of the Obra Dinn (2018)
“Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.”
macOS • Windows • Switch • PlayStation • Xbox
Available from GOG, Steam, and console stores.
Return to Monkey Island (2022)
“Return to Monkey Island is an unexpected, thrilling return of series creator Ron Gilbert that continues the story of the legendary adventure games.”
macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS • Switch • PlayStation • Xbox
Available from GOG, Steam, Epic, and console stores.
The Rewinder (2021)
“The Rewinder is an adventure puzzle game based on Chinese mythology. You play as Yun, the last known Rewinder, who can communicate with spirits and explore other people’s memories to alter the past.”
macOS • Windows
Available from Steam.
Rusty Lake Series (2016-2022)
“Are you ready to serve the guests in the Rusty Lake Hotel? Solve all mysteries in this dark and eerie puzzle game. Rusty Lake Hotel is a point-and-click adventure by the creators of the Rusty Lake & Cube Escape series.”
macOS • Windows • Android • iOS
Available from GOG, Steam (Bundle), Itch, and mobile stores.
Sally Face (2016)
“Delve into a dark adventure following the boy with a prosthetic face and a tragic past. Unravel the sinister mysteries of Sally’s world to find the truth that lies hidden beneath the shadows.”
macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS • Switch • PlayStation • Xbox
Available from GOG, Steam, Itch, and console stores.
A Short Hike (2019)
“Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.”
macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS • Switch • PlayStation • Xbox
Available from GOG, Steam, Epic, Itch, and console stores.
Smile For Me (2019)
“A heartbroken clown, wayward souls, and juicy mechanical lips. As “The Big Event” draws near, help the troubled residents of the Habitat and de-mask the mysterious Doctor Habit… before it’s too late.”
macOS • Windows • Switch • PlayStation • Xbox
Available from Steam, Itch, and console stores.
Spyder (2020)
“Built using experimental technology, Agent 8 is a tiny superspy that can climb anywhere! Equipped with all the gadgets and gizmos you’ll ever need, cut through panels, overload terminals, flip switches and open valves as you scurry about sabotaging the heinous plans of evil doers.”
macOS • iOS • tvOS
Available from Apple Arcade.
The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe (2022)
“The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe is an expanded re-imagining of 2013’s The Stanley Parable. You will play as Stanley, and you will not play as Stanley. You will make a choice, and you will become powerless. You are not here to win. The Stanley Parable is a game that plays you.”
macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS • Switch • PlayStation • Xbox
Available from Steam, and console stores.
Suzerain (2020)
“As President Rayne, lead the nation of Sordland in your first term of this text-based RPG. Navigate a political drama driven by conversations with your cabinet members. With looming war, rooted corruption, economic crisis and reform needed, the choices fall on your shoulders. How will you lead?”
macOS • Windows • Switch • Android • iOS
Available from GOG, Steam, Epic, console and mobile stores.
Tangle Tower (2019)
“Unravel a thrilling mystery by exploring a strange and twisted mansion, discovering curious clues, interrogating peculiar suspects and solving unique puzzles. Will you be able to uncover the secrets of Tangle Tower?”
macOS • Windows • Switch • PlayStation • Xbox
Available from GOG, Steam, Epic, Itch, and console stores.
There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension (2020)
“There is no game. So don’t go messing things up by clicking everywhere. You don’t want to be kicked out of your video game world, do you? Of course not!”
macOS • Windows • Switch • Android • iOS
Available from GOG, Steam, console and mobile stores.
Thimbleweed Park (2017)
“In Thimbleweed Park, a dead body is the least of your problems. Switch between five playable characters to uncover the surreal secrets of this strange town in a modern mystery adventure game from the creators of Monkey Island and Maniac Mansion. The deeper you go, the weirder it gets.”
macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS • Switch • PlayStation • Xbox • Android • iOS
Available from GOG, Steam, Epic, App Store, console and mobile stores.
To the Moon (2011)
“A story-driven experience about two doctors traversing backwards through a dying man’s memories to artificially fulfill his last wish.”
macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS • Switch • Android • iOS • tvOS
Available from GOG, Steam, console and mobile stores.
TOEM (2021)
“Set off on a delightful expedition and use your photographic eye to uncover the mysteries of the magical TOEM in this hand-drawn adventure game. Chat with quirky characters, solve their problems by snapping neat photos, and make your way through a relaxing landscape!”
macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS • Switch • PlayStation
Available from GOG, Steam, Epic, and console stores.
Unavowed (2018)
“A demon has possessed you and used your body to tear a swath of bloodshed through New York. You are now free, but life as you knew it is over. Your only path forward is joining the Unavowed – an ancient society dedicated to stopping evil. No matter what the cost.”
macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS • Switch
Available from GOG, Steam, App Store, and console stores.
Unheard – Voices of Crime (2019)
“What if you could hear every word spoken at the scene of a crime? “Acoustic Detectives” wanted for testing our new device! Return aurally to crime scenes and use the voices you hear to identify potential suspects and solve the mysteries. What is it that’s connecting these seemingly unrelated cases?”
macOS • Windows • Switch • PlayStation • Xbox • iOS
Available from Steam, console and mobile stores.
UNREAL LIFE (2020)
“And now, for today’s story.”
macOS • Windows • Switch • Android • iOS
Available from Steam, console and mobile stores.
Wytchwood (2021)
“Wytchwood is a crafting adventure game set in a land of gothic fables and fairytales. As the old witch of the woods, explore a strange countryside, collect magic ingredients, brew sorcerous spells, and pass judgement upon a capricious cast of characters.”
macOS • Windows • Switch • PlayStation • Xbox
Available from GOG, Steam, Epic, and console stores.
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