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Best Steam Games for Mac in 2022

There's a game for everyone out there.

If you’re a Mac player we understand how difficult it can be to find games to play. That’s why we wanted to find the best games to play in 2022. Whether you’re an RPG, strategy, puzzle, or FPS gamer we can find you a game you can start playing today.

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This isn’t in any order of which is the best of the best. This list will help you determine which game you can start playing today on your Mac.

Best Steam Games for Mac

Hades

Image via Supergiant Games
Image via Supergiant Games

This dungeon-esque game follows Zagreus, the son of Hades, as he ventures through the Underworld to reach Mount Olympus. Each room is filled with monsters you can fight to gain rewards after your battles. As you venture through the game you are given gifts to help take down those beasts. This hack & slash game has a compelling story that follows Greek mythology.

You’ll meet an array of residents in the underworld such as Sisyphus, Patroclus, Persephone, and the all-mighty Zeus himself. It’s a character-driven story that will have you gripping your seat to find out if the son of Hades will escape the Underworld.

Stardew Valley

Image via ConcernedApe
Image via ConcernedApe

Want to become a farmer and take over the family business? This indie game is a hot title that revolves around you inheriting a farm from your grandfather. You need to clean it up, raise animals, plant crops, and explore the pixel world around you. You have the opportunity to meet characters and will have the ability to marry them. Another great feature is multiplayer mode where you can farm with three friends. This game is definitely a top pick for cozy gamers out there who want to sit back and build their farm.

Hitman – Game of the Year Edition

Image via Feral Interactive
Image via Feral Interactive

Agent 47 is back and ready to take down targets with flair. If you enjoy stealth games, Hitman is the game for you. You’ll be able to travel around the world and find targets to kill off via a variety of methods. For instance, if you want to use a golf club to kill them off, do it! Want to use a rifle? You can do that as well! The best part about Hitman is you can creatively kill your target in numerous ways while holding onto the “best assassin in the world” title. With this game you will have access to:

  • All missions & locations
  • “Patient Zero” campaign
  • 3 new outfits
  • 3 new weapons
  • 3 new contracts

Rust

Image via Facepunch Studios
Image via Facepunch Studios

Survival games are fun once you get the hang of living. Imagine being stranded on an island with others trying to kill you. Or perhaps, you’ll settle your difference and ban together. Rust places you in a world where you need to find your own resources to build a base and survive. It’s a MMO survival designed to put friendships to the test. Are your friends really your friends? Are you really theirs? Explore this vast world and make sure to find as much precious resources as you can.

House Flipper

Image via Ultimate Games
Image via Ultimate Games

Tired from a day of work and doing chores? Why, don’t you sit back, unwind, and play a game where you….perform household chores? Wait, what? House flipper is a simulation game allowing you to purchase property, fix it up, and sell it for a profit. This indie title has you knocking down walls, painting, and adding furniture to give the property your own personal touch. It’s a simple game that will have you spending a good amount of time making the house of your dreams. There are even a few surprises you can find depending on the house you purchase.

Life is Strange

Image via Dontnod Entertainment
Image via Dontnod Entertainment

This game is a real tear jerker. Once you reach a certain point in the game you need to make some difficult choices to progress. Life is Strange is a narrative driven video game that follows Max, a girl who returns to Arcadia Bay, to rekindle her friendship with best friend Chloe. As she goes through life she discovers she has the ability to rewind time. Will her powers help her or harm her? That’s for you to decide.

Terraria

Image via Codeglue
Image via Codeglue

Similar to Minecraft, Terraria is a sandbox adventure game, where you can fight enemies, create weapons, and explore a 2D side-scrolling world. It’s a beautiful game that reminds the player how nostalgic games used to be back in the day. It brings classic action gaming to a sandbox world where you’re building a land you control. The big difference between Minecraft and Terraria is Terraria is more on fighting, whereas Minecraft, focuses on the building.

Little Witch in the Woods

Image via Sunny Side Up
Image via Sunny Side Up

Little Witch in the Woods is still in development and is allowing early access to the game. It was released early May and has impressed the Steam community. It follows a little witch by the name of Ellie as she explores forests and helps residents. She learns how to create potions, reads up on mystical creatures, and has quests to help guide you. If you’re looking for a whimsical game with some cute animations try out this new title.

These are some of the best games we have found for Mac players on Steam. Whether you’re a cozy gamer or enjoy narrative-driven stories there’s something for everybody.

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Jazmine Corniel
Jazmine Corniel has been a freelance writer at Game Journalist since May 2022. She has an AA in journalism and is working towards a degree in digital communications. She has five years of professional writing experience and social media management. Her GJ coverage includes The Sims 4, Genshin Impact, Honkai Star Rails, and World of Warcraft alongside other live service games. In her free time, you’ll find her playing The Sims 4, voice acting, singing in musicals, and traveling.