Free Mac games
116 games that cost nothing and run on a Mac, 28 of them natively on Apple Silicon, sorted by how many Steam players have reviewed them. "Free" here means free to play on Steam, the game's own store page, not a sale or a giveaway; many have optional in-game purchases. Each one's Mac route (Native, Rosetta 2 or CrossOver) is checked the same way as every game on the site.
Further down: 12 free games with no Mac version that you can still play on a Mac in the cloud with GeForce NOW.
20hCounter-Strike 2 no longer has a Mac build on Steam, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 86% positive on Steam.

Dota 2 has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2.

Team Fortress 2 runs on Mac by installing Windows in Parallels.

War Thunder has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2.

Warframe has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB).

Overwatch® has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Platinum on ProtonDB). Rated 32% positive on Steam.
JUST ADDEDMarvel Rivals has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 75% positive on Steam.
282hBrawlhalla has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 80% positive on Steam.
53hNARAKA: BLADEPOINT has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 73% positive on Steam.

SCP: Secret Laboratory has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 91% positive on Steam.

Doki Doki Literature Club has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2.

Path of Exile has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2.

theHunter: Call of the Wild™ has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 89% positive on Steam.

The Sims 4 has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2.
JUST ADDEDLife is Strange - Episode 1 has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 96% positive on Steam.

World of Warships no longer has a Mac build on Steam, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB).

World of Tanks Blitz has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 78% positive on Steam.

Crab Game runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Rated 91% positive on Steam.
4hPoppy Playtime has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 88% positive on Steam.
JUST ADDEDAimlabs has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 91% positive on Steam.

Stumble Guys has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Platinum on ProtonDB). Rated 85% positive on Steam.
1hHelltaker has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 98% positive on Steam.

Splitgate has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 91% positive on Steam.

World of Tanks has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB).

Supermarket Together has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 94% positive on Steam.

Albion Online runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed.

Trove no longer has a Mac build on Steam, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 80% positive on Steam.

Dota Underlords has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 82% positive on Steam.

Russian Fishing 4 has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 60% positive on Steam.
JUST ADDEDDark and Darker has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 63% positive on Steam.

Cry of Fear has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 89% positive on Steam.

Fallout Shelter has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB).
JUST ADDEDEverlasting Summer runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Rated 94% positive on Steam.
JUST ADDEDFishing Planet runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Rated 87% positive on Steam.

No More Room in Hell no longer has a Mac build on Steam, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 90% positive on Steam.

STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Platinum on ProtonDB).
JUST ADDEDCrusader Kings II has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2.

Eternal Return has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 77% positive on Steam.

Minion Masters has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 89% positive on Steam.

Ultimate Custom Night has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 95% positive on Steam.
JUST ADDEDClicker Heroes runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Rated 90% positive on Steam.
JUST ADDEDAdVenture Capitalist has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 88% positive on Steam.

Battlerite has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB).

One-armed robber has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Platinum on ProtonDB). Rated 91% positive on Steam.

KARDS - The WW2 Card Game has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB).

My Singing Monsters has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 94% positive on Steam.

Realm of the Mad God Exalt runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed.

DDNet runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Rated 88% positive on Steam.

Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 83% positive on Steam.
JUST ADDEDPalia has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Platinum on ProtonDB). Rated 86% positive on Steam.

Super Animal Royale runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Rated 93% positive on Steam.

FPS Chess has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 84% positive on Steam.

Source Filmmaker has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 93% positive on Steam.

RISK: Global Domination runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Rated 79% positive on Steam.
JUST ADDEDLife is Strange 2 has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 88% positive on Steam.

DCS World Steam Edition has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 85% positive on Steam.

HoloCure - Save the Fans! has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Platinum on ProtonDB). Rated 99% positive on Steam.

Neverwinter has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB).
JUST ADDEDEVE Online has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2.
JUST ADDEDShakes and Fidget has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 92% positive on Steam.
9hENA: Dream BBQ runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Rated 98% positive on Steam.
JUST ADDEDBloons TD Battles 2 has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 84% positive on Steam.
JUST ADDEDWe Were Here runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Rated 89% positive on Steam.

Sven Co-op has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Platinum on ProtonDB). Rated 94% positive on Steam.
JUST ADDEDEmily is Away has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 89% positive on Steam.

Magic: The Gathering Arena has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2.
JUST ADDEDIdleOn - The Incremental MMO has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 77% positive on Steam.
JUST ADDEDBloons TD Battles has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 91% positive on Steam.

Guild Wars 2 no longer has a Mac build on Steam, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Platinum on ProtonDB).
JUST ADDEDTransformice has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 88% positive on Steam.
JUST ADDEDCrush Crush has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 89% positive on Steam.
JUST ADDEDDead Frontier 2 has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 70% positive on Steam.
JUST ADDEDCell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 89% positive on Steam.
JUST ADDEDRaceRoom Racing Experience has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 76% positive on Steam.

GWENT: The Witcher Card Game has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB).
151hRunescape runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Rated 82% positive on Steam.
JUST ADDEDLeaf Blower Revolution - Idle Game has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Platinum on ProtonDB). Rated 94% positive on Steam.

Blackwake has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 81% positive on Steam.
JUST ADDEDSky: Children of the Light has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 87% positive on Steam.
JUST ADDEDTrackMania Nations Forever has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Platinum on ProtonDB). Rated 90% positive on Steam.
JUST ADDEDSpiral Knights runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed.
JUST ADDEDAlien Swarm: Reactive Drop has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 95% positive on Steam.
JUST ADDEDThe Lord of the Rings Online™ no longer has a Mac build on Steam, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 81% positive on Steam.
JUST ADDEDDungeon Defenders II no longer has a Mac build on Steam, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 77% positive on Steam.
JUST ADDEDDC Universe™ Online has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB).
JUST ADDEDAlien Swarm has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB).
JUST ADDEDStar Trek Online has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB).
JUST ADDEDOld School RuneScape has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 83% positive on Steam.
JUST ADDEDOperation: Harsh Doorstop has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Platinum on ProtonDB). Rated 78% positive on Steam.
JUST ADDEDTree of Savior (English Ver.) has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 64% positive on Steam.
JUST ADDEDMr.Mine has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 92% positive on Steam.
JUST ADDEDPony Island has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2.
JUST ADDEDPredecessor has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 71% positive on Steam.
JUST ADDEDQuaver runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Rated 92% positive on Steam.
JUST ADDEDToribash runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Rated 88% positive on Steam.
JUST ADDEDMapleStory runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Rated 61% positive on Steam.
JUST ADDEDmissed messages. has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 96% positive on Steam.
JUST ADDEDBRAIN / OUT runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Rated 82% positive on Steam.
JUST ADDEDThe Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Platinum on ProtonDB).
JUST ADDEDIdle Champions of the Forgotten Realms has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 77% positive on Steam.
3hA Date with Death has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 98% positive on Steam.
6hZ.A.T.O. // I Love the World and Everything In It runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Rated 98% positive on Steam.
2hPoco has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 99% positive on Steam.

20 Small Mazes runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Rated 99% positive on Steam.
2hThe Mr. Rabbit Magic Show has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 98% positive on Steam.

Please, Touch The Artwork 2 runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed.
1hHandshakes runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Rated 99% positive on Steam.
1hDOGWALK runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Rated 98% positive on Steam.

The Powder Toy has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 98% positive on Steam.

of the Devil runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Rated 99% positive on Steam.

last seen online runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Rated 98% positive on Steam.

Silly Linguine Cat Simulator Deluxe Online runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Rated 98% positive on Steam.

BLACK BOX LSS - The Shining Immortal has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 99% positive on Steam.

Catgirl runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Rated 99% positive on Steam.

Plant Therapy runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Rated 98% positive on Steam.

Chronigma runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Rated 100% positive on Steam.
Free, but only in the cloud on Mac
No Mac version, but free to play and on GeForce NOW, so they run on any Mac in the cloud, including with GeForce NOW's free tier where the game allows it. How cloud gaming works on a Mac.

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege has no Mac version, and its anti-cheat (BattlEye) has no macOS support either. Rated 82% positive on Steam.

Destiny 2 has no Mac version, and its anti-cheat (BattlEye) has no macOS support either.

Paladins® has no Mac version, and its anti-cheat (Easy Anti-Cheat) has no macOS support either.

VRChat cannot be played on Mac: it is online only and its anti-cheat (Easy Anti-Cheat) has no macOS support. Rated 75% positive on Steam.

Lost Ark has no Mac version, and its anti-cheat (Easy Anti-Cheat) has no macOS support either. Rated 70% positive on Steam.

Halo Infinite has no Mac version, and its anti-cheat (Easy Anti-Cheat) has no macOS support either. Rated 69% positive on Steam.

SMITE® has no Mac version, and its anti-cheat (Easy Anti-Cheat) has no macOS support either.

Totally Accurate Battlegrounds has no Mac version, and its anti-cheat (Easy Anti-Cheat) has no macOS support either. Rated 88% positive on Steam.

Black Squad has no Mac version, and its anti-cheat (BattlEye, nProtect GameGuard) has no macOS support either. Rated 76% positive on Steam.

Crossout has no Mac version, and its anti-cheat (Easy Anti-Cheat) has no macOS support either. Rated 75% positive on Steam.

Dirty Bomb® has no Mac version, and its anti-cheat (Easy Anti-Cheat) has no macOS support either.

CRSED: Cuisine Royale has no Mac version, and its anti-cheat (Easy Anti-Cheat) has no macOS support either. Rated 79% positive on Steam.