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macOS gaming

Buzz: August 2025

The news. Crimson Desert is delayed until Q1 2026. Hollow Knight Silksong has a release date of Sept 4th. That was the news. More (limited) future gazing on the Upcoming Games page. It’s a slow month after the recent excitement. Kind of a curious mix of indies. Those of you with niche interests could be in for a treat. Some note-worthy ports too. As always, all on macOS.

The Bazaar

“The Bazaar is a fast-paced multiplayer Roguelike where every run is a new puzzle. Choose from unique heroes, uncover powerful combos, and outwit your opponents in a dynamic, ever-changing marketplace. Play at your own pace while discovering endless ways to win.”

macOS • Windows • (Android and iOS announced)
Available from Steam.


Bean Beasts

“Defeat monster hordes alongside your Bean Beasts in this cute, challenging Tower Defense Game! Evolve your companions, explore upgrade paths for traps and take on epic boss battles!”

macOS • Windows
Available from Steam.


Cat Quest III

Now available on macOS.

“In Cat Quest III you play as a purrivateer in a freely explorable 2.5D open-world swarming with Pi-rats. You can sail the seas in your ship for treasures galore! But prepare for peril, as the Pirate King aims to hunt you down…”

macOS • Windows • Switch • PlayStation • Xbox • iOS • iPadOS • visionOS
macOS version available from the App Store.
Other versions from Steam, console and mobile stores.


Chained Echoes: Ashes of Elrant (DLC)

“Ashes of Elrant takes place right before the end of Chained Echoes. While you and your clan are preparing for the final fight, a new call for help reaches the Crimson Wings. This mission will reveal more about the origin of the Order of Leonar and Lenne’s past. What challenges await you in a new land where nothing is as it seems?”

macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS • Switch • PlayStation • Xbox
Available from GOG, Steam, and console stores.


Hapland Trilogy

Now available on macOS.

“Light the torches, open the portal and become Grand Saviour of Hapland. A series of three difficult point-and-click puzzles.”

macOS • Windows
macOS version available from the App Store.
Other versions from Steam.


inZOI (EARLY ACCESS)

Now available on macOS.

“”Every life becomes a story” Create your unique story by controlling and observing the lives of ‘Zois’. Customize characters and build houses using inZOI’s easy-to-use tools to live the life of your dreams and experience the different emotions of life created by its deep and detailed simulation.”

macOS • Windows • (Announced for PlayStation)
Available from Steam, and App Store.


Liftoff: Micro Drones

“Explore the world of FPV like never before! In Liftoff®: Micro Drones any indoor area becomes an exciting aerial playground. Explore, customize and compete in this simulator dedicated to the micro drones class.”

macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS
Available from Steam.


The Qubit Factory (FREE)

“The Qubit Factory is an open-ended puzzle game incorporating real-life concepts from the cutting-edge field of quantum computing. Design and build logic circuits that manipulate bits and qubits (quantum bits) to solve devious computational challenges!”

macOS • Windows • Browser
Available from Steam, and Qubit Factory.


Rogue Hex

“Play your cards right to conquer the world in the Roguelite 4x. Explore mysterious lands, survive against the barbarian horde, and grow your stone age empire into the stars!”

macOS • Windows
Available from Steam.


Stick It to the Stickman (EARLY ACCESS)

“Stick it to the Stickman is a physics-based brawler where you fight heaps of red stickmen to become the boss. Choose from hundreds of unique moves to construct the perfect combat machine and fight your way to the top of the corporate ladder.”

macOS • Windows
Available from Steam.


Time Flies

“Time Flies is a little adventure about our limited time in this world.”

macOS • Windows • Switch • PlayStation
Available from Steam, Epic, App Store, and console stores.


Tiny Bookshop

“Leave everything behind and open a tiny bookshop by the sea in this cozy narrative management game. Stock your tiny bookshop with different books and items, set up shop in scenic locations, and run your cozy second-hand bookshop while getting to know the locals.”

macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS • Switch
Available from Steam, and console stores.


Warnament

“A turn-based grand strategy game, simple for newbies yet challenging for masters. As the leader of a nation, you will conquer territories and advance in military, technology, culture, or politics. Choose from historical scenarios or create your own with an editor.”

macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS • Android
Available from Steam, Itch, Warnament, and mobile stores.


The Warrior

“A unique platforming experience where the protagonist, story, and mechanics are constantly changing. Take control of legendary warriors, giant worms, greedy kings, and lazy demons, each with their own purpose.”

macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS
Available from Steam.


Yomi 2

“A fighting game in card form. Learn your character, practice combos, and read the opponent’s tendencies. Strategic, turn-based card battling that lets you experience the nuances of fighting games like Street Fighter and Fantasy Strike by a lead designer who worked on both.”

macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS • (Physical card version announced)
Available from Steam, and Epic.
Info on card version at Sirlin Games.



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