The best adventure games for Mac
The best adventure games you can play on a Mac right now. Every title here has a verified way to run on macOS, whether native, through Rosetta 2, or via CrossOver, and links to its exact compatibility and a step-by-step guide.
Dave the Diver runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Metacritic 90.
Night in the Woods has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 88.
Owlboy has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 88.
Crypt of the NecroDancer runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Metacritic 87.
INSIDE has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 87.
Please, Touch The Artwork 2 has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 87.
Gone Home has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 86.
Tunic runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Metacritic 85.
Outer Wilds has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Platinum on ProtonDB). Metacritic 85.
Gris has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 84.
Stray runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Metacritic 82.
Subnautica: Below Zero has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 82.
A Short Hike has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 82.
Lost in Play runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Metacritic 82.
Frog Detective 3: Corruption at Cowboy County has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 82.
JUST ADDEDLittle Nightmares has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Platinum on ProtonDB). Metacritic 81.
Dredge runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Metacritic 80.
TOEM: A Photo Adventure has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 79.
Loddlenaut runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Metacritic 77.
TACOMA has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 76.
A Story About My Uncle has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 73.
Beyond a Steel Sky runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Metacritic 70.
Helltaker has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 98% positive on Steam.
The Henry Stickmin Collection has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 99% positive on Steam.
ENA: Dream BBQ runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Rated 98% positive on Steam.
Before Your Eyes runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Rated 98% positive on Steam.
Chill with You : Lo-Fi Story runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Rated 98% positive on Steam.
Z.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.
Poco 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.
Underground Blossom has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 98% positive on Steam.
The Mr. Rabbit Magic Show has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 98% positive on Steam.
Kindergarten 2 has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 98% positive on Steam.
OneShot: World Machine Edition runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Rated 99% positive on Steam.
Strange Jigsaws runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Rated 99% positive on Steam.
Milo and the Magpies has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 98% positive on Steam.
CATO: Buttered Cat runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Rated 98% positive on Steam.
Smile For Me has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 96% positive on Steam.
Don't Escape: 4 Days to Survive 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.
Endless Monday: Dreams and Deadlines runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Rated 98% positive on Steam.
Homicipher: Demo has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 99% positive on Steam.
Great God Grove runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Rated 99% positive on Steam.
MAHOUTEQ! has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 100% positive on Steam.
Perfect Gold - Yuri Visual Novel has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 98% positive on Steam.
Cleo - a pirate's tale has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 98% positive on Steam.
Vibrant Venture has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 98% positive on Steam.
FIND ALL 4: Magic has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 99% positive on Steam.
Tales From Off-Peak City Vol. 1 has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 99% positive on Steam.
Dangeresque: The Roomisode Triungulate has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 99% positive on Steam.
NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 94% positive on Steam.
Stranded Deep has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 74% positive on Steam.
JUST ADDEDASTRONEER has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 92% positive on Steam.
JUST ADDEDThe Planet Crafter has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Platinum on ProtonDB). Rated 96% positive on Steam.
