The 10 Best Games You Can Play on Mac

Hades

When it comes to indie games and roguelike games, there aren’t many games that can beat Hades.

This game is beautiful to look at; it’s got an immersive story, and it was so well-received that it even has a sequel in the works.

Be warned, though. If you haven’t played this game, it might take a while for you to get the hang of it. The game has a steep learning curve, and it’s pretty challenging. However, if you’re into roguelikes and love responsive, fluid, and quick combat controls, you’ll love Hades immediately.

Resident Evil: Village

Resident Evil is one of the best gaming franchises out there, and Resident Evil Village is one of the best of the bunch as one of the best games of 2022 overall.

This game continues the story of Resident Evil 7, taking you into a whole new universe filled with dark lore, dangerous monsters, and creepy dolls. Even if you haven’t played Resident Evil 7, or any of the other games in the franchise, you can still enjoy Village without missing out on too many details.

Everything about the world in Village is amazing. You’ll find a lot of details and vibrant scenery that will make you feel more immersed than ever.

If you haven’t tried this game, now it’s your chance to play it on your Mac. You’ll find it on sale every now and then, so be on the lookout if you don’t want to pay full price (even though it’s worth it).

Hearthstone

If you’re a fan of free-to-play games or trading card games online, you’ll surely love Hearthstone. This game is already loved by many fans around the world, but what would you expect from the dev team that brought us games like World of Warcraft?

The game is pretty straightforward, which makes it really easy to start playing. Unlike other card games that have evolved into very complex forms, you can start Hearthstone and understand the rules in a few moments.

The game is free-to-play, so you won’t need to spend any real money to get started. However, if you want to get a bunch of extra packs, expansions, and special items, you might want to spend a bit of money. If not, you can still play for free, and you’ll still have the chance to play with different cards and decks.

The best part is that you can play Hearthstone on pretty much any device you own. You can start on your Mac, move to your iPhone, and keep playing on your Windows PC, and you won’t have any issues.

Papers, Please

Papers, Please is a pretty basic game that will put your brain and your skills to the test. However, it’s so lightweight that it won’t put your Mac’s processor to the test, which means it runs great even on older computers.

You’re part of the great, fictitious land of Arstotzka, a communist land that just ended a 6-year war against Kolechia, another fake country. In the game, you take on the role of an immigration inspector for the Rgrestin Border Checkpoint run by the Ministry of Admission.

Instead of focusing on war directly, you’ll focus on the immigrants. Your job is to let people into your country, but you’ll need to make sure all their papers are in order. If not, you can kick them out or even send them to jail.

Your choices matter, and they will affect you, your country, and even your family. So be careful who you let in, and as always, Glory to Arstotzka!

The Sims 4

The Sims games aren’t for everyone, but if you haven’t tried them yet, you can play The Sims 4 on your Mac.

You can create your own virtual life, interact with other people in the game, and build your home, your career, and even your relationships. You can customize pretty much anything, so you can live a life as real as possible. Or you can get creative and live the wild life you’ve always dreamed of.

Of course, you’ll also need to take care of your Sims. You’ll have to feed them, help them go to the bathroom, and take care of their other basic needs.

From an outsider’s perspective, this game might not seem all that fun, but it’s actually a pretty addictive experience, and you’ll enjoy every minute of it.

XCOM 2

The XCOM franchise is regarded as one of the best strategy games you can play and for a good reason.

XCOM 2 follows the events that happened 20 years earlier in the original series. Now, aliens have conquered the earth, and humans are their servants. The only hope for humanity is the XCOM team, and you’re in charge.

You’ll use your wits and every weapon in your arsenal and person on your team to get rid of the aliens and bring freedom and hope to the world. There’s also a multiplayer mode, where you can play as aliens or humans on a randomly generated map.

Keep in mind, though, this game is pretty demanding. Make sure your Mac can actually play it before you even think of buying it. You can always contact the devs behind the game for support.

Celeste

Celeste is a hard, beautiful game with amazing gameplay and a meaningful story. If you’re into platformers, you’ve probably already heard of this game, but this is your chance to play it on your Mac.

This game is filled with creative levels that are really fun and sometimes hard to play. Of course, sometimes these levels are more on the hard side than the fun side. There will be some levels that will require skill and patience. If that’s not your thing, then you might want to skip this one.

On the other hand, if you enjoy challenges, you’ll love every aspect of this game. Be warned, though, if you really want to complete this game, you’ll need a lot of skill, and it might take you a long time to beat it.

With that said, the gameplay is pretty responsive, and it feels great to jump or fly around on every level you face.

What the Golf?

What the Golf is a game you can buy outright or get as part of your Apple Arcade subscription. Whatever option you choose, you won’t regret it.

Don’t worry; this isn’t like those other golf games you’ve played before. What the Golf an amazingly fun experience, and all of its levels feel completely unique.

Even if you don’t like golf, you’ll surely love this game. The best part is that there’s no clear way to describe it. You might play regular golf on one level and then use a house as a golf ball on the next.

The sky is the limit, and if you’re looking for a different experience, you’ll love this game filled with crazy levels, fun easter eggs, and more.

Undertale

Undertale became an instant success when it first came out. Some people think of it as the best game to ever exist, and they may not be wrong.

At its core, this is an open-ended role-playing game, which means you can play it however you want. You can destroy all the enemies you encounter or spare their lives. Whichever option you choose will definitely affect your gameplay.

Besides that, the story is really meaningful, full, and creative. Every character is unique and cute, and you’ll surely laugh and maybe even cry when you play this masterpiece.

Apple Arcade

The best part about playing on a Mac is that you can use Apple Arcade, a gaming subscription service that offers over 200 games you can play whenever you want at no extra cost beyond a $4.99 monthly subscription — and even less if you get it as part of an Apple One bundle.

What’s more, these games don’t have any in-app purchases or ads in them. You’ll enjoy nothing more than the experience of hundreds of amazing games.

You can also play them offline, so you don’t have to worry about having a solid internet connection or a powerful computer, and they’re all available on your iPhone and iPad and even your Apple TV in many cases, with progress synced up across all your devices. It’s definitely worth a look if you’re only getting started with gaming on your Mac.