10 Native MacOS Games you can Download and Play Right Now!

Allan Alton
Allan Alton
CEO & Co-Founder
January 18, 2024

There are not many native macOS games to play out there so, today I bring you 10 of my favorite native Apple silicon games you can download and play right now. And you can find all the download links in the blog.

1. X plane 12

First off on my list is the X plane 12. This is one of the best flight simulation games you can currently find in the market. The game offers players an ultra-realistic flight simulation experience with advanced graphics, accurate physics and a wide range of aircrafts to pilot.

X-Plane 12

Note: The game is only supported on Apple silicon machines with at least 16Gb of RAM, also the game supports AMD FSR on mac. You can play the game on free trial where you have a limited selection of aircrafts or u can buy the X plane 12 pro for 59.99.

Here's some links to my favorite Joysticks for the game:

2. Resident Evil Village

Second on the list is RE-8 or others refer to it as Resident Evil Village. It’s one of the latest AAA rated mac games with support for metal FX upscaling meaning that it can be played at 1080p on the MacBook air, 1440p on the mac mini and it supports up to 4k on the Mac studio.

The game is a thrilling horror journey in a mysterious village, where you must navigate through treacherous environments, solve puzzles and confront terrifying enemies. Just a note, the game is very scary, or at least it was to me. 😂

RE 8

You can find the game on the Appstore for 33.99 with the link in the description.

3. Minecraft

Minecraft being one of the biggest games of all time, where players get to explore a world of endless possibilities, build structures, you can explore and create your own adventures in this beloved sandbox game that sparks the inner artist in us all.

Without installing any mods, the game runs pretty decent but you can try installing some like, I run mine on Shaders and Iris through fabric loaders.

MineCraft

You can pay and download Minecraft from the game’s original website. Linked below

4. Dirt 4

Get ready for some off-road action with crazy graphics, realistic and dynamic weather conditions, crazy terrain and a lot of vehicles to pick from. The name is Dirt 4.

This game is just massive! Players can take part in world championships in different countries with crazy terrain and weather ranging from snow, gravel to the streets of Italy. I can play this game all weekend.

Dirt 4

Dirt 4 is available on the Appstore for 59.99

I also found some discounts for an amazing keyboard and game control on amazon that I really loved:

5. Limbo

Limbo is one of my favorite platformer games of all time. It takes place in a beautiful monochromatic world where u guide a young boy through a mix of well-planned puzzles.

Limbo Gameplay

You can play the free demo for a limited access, or you can buy it off the Appstore for 4.99 or 9.99 on Steam. But u can use my link for a 90% cut.

6. Baldur’s Gate 3

Immerse yourself in a rich, AAA, modern day RPG adventure game set in the Dungeons & Dragons universe, where your choices shape the story and your character's destiny.

The game is Baldur’s gate 3, It can play up to 1080p on the 13-inch MacBook air or up to 4k resolution on a 16-inch MacBook pro thanks to AMD FSR

Baldur’s gate 3 like X Plane 12 is only supported on Apple silicon devices with at least 16Gb of RAM.

Baldur's Gate 3

You can find the game on Steam for 59.99

7. Disco Elysium

Disco Elysium was one of the very first AAA games to run natively on macOS. On this game, players step into the shoes of a troubled detective in a mesmerizing neo-noir world to make tough choices and uncover dark secrets.

And unlike many other RPG game, Disco Elysium has very little to no combat because most conflicts are resolved through skill checks and dialog tree through a system of 24 skills representing different aspects of the protagonist.

Disco Elysium

You can find the game on the Appstore for 44.99 but u can follow my link for a 75% price cut. I wouldn’t miss that.

8. World of Warcraft

World of warcraft is very very old now but it was one of the first games to support the Metal framework in 2016 and one of the very first games to support the ARM architecture in 2020.

In this game players enter the legendary MMORPG of World of Warcraft, where you can create a character, explore vast fantasy realms, embark on legendary battles, team up with players all over the world and embark on epic quests.

WoW Banner

You can download the game from the official website:

9. NBA 2K23 Arcade Edition

With NBA 2k23 Arcade edition, you can Dribble, dunk and dominate the courts in a basketball experience that brings the excitement of the NBA to your fingertips. You can show off your skills, create your own legacy and rise to the top in a game.

The game supports up to 120 fps in 1080p.

NBA 2k23

You can get the game for free in the Appstore.

10. Stranded Deep

Lastly, we have Stranded deep, a game where you find yourself marooned on a deserted island after a plane crash, and survival becomes your ultimate goal. In the game, players explore the dangers of the open ocean, craft tools and overcome the odds as you strive to escape this captivating tropical paradise.

Stranded Deep

The game is available on Steam for 14.99

Thank you so much for reading to the very end. Stay tight!

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