The best puzzle games for Mac
The best puzzle 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.
Portal 2 runs on Mac by installing Windows in Parallels. Metacritic 95.
A Monster's Expedition runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Metacritic 92.
World of Goo has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 90.
Braid runs on Mac by installing Windows in Parallels. Metacritic 90.
Return of the Obra Dinn has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 89.
Cocoon has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Platinum on ProtonDB). Metacritic 88.
Hearthstone has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 88.
Baba is You has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 87.
The Witness has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 87.
Viewfinder has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Platinum on ProtonDB). Metacritic 85.
Papers, Please has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 85.
The Talos Principle has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 85.
Unpacking runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Metacritic 84.
Planet of Lana has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 80.
Untitled Goose Game has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 79.
Donut County runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Metacritic 77.
Superliminal has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 74.
Keep Talking And Nobody Explodes has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 71.
