The 13 Must-Have Steam Games for Your Mac in 2013 Connor Turnbull on June 20th 2013. Borderlands, call of duty. Giving us enough reason to take a revised look at gaming on a Mac through Steam. While some of last year’s entries remain undoubted staple components to any good Steam library, they’ve been joined by a host of fantastic games.
Update: At number 16 on our list, we've added Darkest Dungeon, a dungeon-crawler RPG that's ostensibly cutesy on the outside but a tough egg to crack underneath. The idea that Macs can't do gaming is an outdated one. Sure, you can't crack open one of Apple's computers and slot an inside, but today's iMacs and MacBooks fare much better than they used to thanks to improvements in Intel's integrated graphics solutions and AMD's increasingly powerful mobile GPUs.
Heck, you could even say that casual gaming is more accessible on the Mac thanks to the wide variety of titles available in the App Store, such as Human Resource Machine which we've added to number 14! And, though it's nowhere near as eclectic as its Windows equivalent, Steam's library on is growing every day.
Click on to discover the best Mac games available on the Mac App store and elsewhere. Once you're done, check out the This article has been updated for TechRadar's. This year marks not only the 10th anniversary of Apple's unibody MacBook, but the triumphant return of macOS. So, TechRadar looks to celebrate with a week's worth of original features delving back into the Mac's past, predicting the Mac's future and exploring the Mac as it is today. Gabe Carey has also contributed to this article Prev Page 1 of 17 Next Prev Page 1 of 17 Next 1. How to get it: If turn-based strategy is your thing, XCOM 2 is one of the best in its class. Improving upon its predecessor, XCOM: Enemy Unknown, XCOM 2 bears the same ostensibly hopeless setting and makes things only more oppressive by randomizing systems like weapon mods, soldier stat boosts, special ammo, and more in an attempt to throw you off.
By trying anything to keep you from survival, XCOM 2 is among the most domineering games on the App Store, and it's all the better as a result. Prev Page 2 of 17 Next Prev Page 2 of 17 Next 2. How to get it: As you can probably tell by the graphics, Undertale is an ode to old-school role-playing games akin the earlier Final Fantasy games on the SNES. Heavy on humor and light on system requirements, it's a perfect fit for macOS whether you're on a MacBook or a Mac Pro. If you like cleverly designed boss battles and despise linearity, Undertale is dressed to impress. Don't let the pixel art style fool you – Undertale is a modern game in every respect save forits visuals.
In fact, its rendition of the classic 'New Game Plus' mode, which faces you against the consequences of your actions in the previous go-around. Prev Page 3 of 17 Next Prev Page 3 of 17 Next 3. Homeworld Remastered. How to get it: Originally launched in 1999, the influence of real-time strategy classic Homeworld runs deep in the DNA of today's fantasy RTS games. Homeworld went beyond the genre's traditionally flat battlefields by allowing you to position your fleet of spaceships anywhere in a 3D map of space. The extra freedom requires a whole new level of tactical nous, which you'll need if you want to get through its 30-hour campaign without tearing your hair out. When you're not overseeing ship formations and tactics, you'll be monitoring fuel levels, harvesting resources and fighting against gravitational pull to keep your squad together.
Prev Page 4 of 17 Next Prev Page 4 of 17 Next 4. Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic. How to get it: If you like survival horror games or movies then you're in luck because Alien: Isolation combines the best of both worlds. By taking the beloved setting and characters of the classic Alien movie franchise, we're greeted with a delightfully terrifying experience reliant on stealth and jump scares to tell its story. In fact, Creative Assembly paid so much respect to the Alien movies that Isolation almost makes up for the disaster that was Aliens: Colonial Marines.
Prev Page 8 of 17 Next Prev Page 8 of 17 Next 8. How to get it: Have you ever wondered what it would be like to go back? Suddenly faced with the ability to rewind time and overwrite history, Life Is Strange centers around Max Caulfield, a troubled teenager out to protect her best friend Chloe Price from the dangers of reality using her newfound superpower. The overarching plot in Life Is Strange is as endearing as it is riveting.
Sure, you'll roll your eyes at words like 'hella' being repeated like a broken record, but by the end of the second episode, the cringe will be overshadowed by twists, turns and cliffhangers that'll leave you on the edge of your seat in anticipation. And, if you're a fan of morality systems, you'll be pleased to know that Life Is Strange features one of the best, with seemingly minuscule choices resulting in major consequences by the end of the game. What's more, Apple users will rejoice, as Life Is Strange is well-suited to the macOS platform thanks to its barebones system requirements and pick-up-and-play control scheme. Prev Page 11 of 17 Next Prev Page 11 of 17 Next 11. Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery. How to get it: Though it might be a stretch to expect Grand Theft Auto V on macOS any time soon, the next best thing is available directly through the app store.
Originally released back in 2012, Sleeping Dogs launched to critical success because of its Batman Arkham-like combat and innovative leveling system unusually implemented in an open-world game. Unlike similar sandbox games like GTA and Watch Dogs, Sleeping Dogs exhibits a unique settings outside of those inspired by today's United States. As a result, it manages to feel fresh despite the obvious parallels.
Prev Page 14 of 17 Next Prev Page 14 of 17 Next 14. Human Resource Machine.
How to get it: Like the job itself, coding simulation games are on the rise. And, really, what could be more fun than reproducing one of the most panic-striking career fields as a video game? We kid, we kid. Human Resource Machine was developed by Tomorrow Corporation, comprising the minds behind critically-acclaimed titles World of Goo and Little Inferno, and it shows in its art style and clever puzzle mechanics.
Designed as a way to teach newcomers how to code (or refresh the minds of long-time veterans), it's a fun way to learn a new trade, even if it does require a handful of instructional materials found outside the game. Prev Page 15 of 17 Next Prev Page 15 of 17 Next 15. Kingdom: New Lands.
How to get it: An overhaul of the IGF-nominated 'minimalist strategy' game Kingdom, Kingdom: New Lands adds a plethora of new content to an already solid foundation. The experience itself takes concepts from beloved games like Sid Meier's Civilization series and reduces cumbersome menus down to a single button press.
Being a 2D pixel art game, your honest pursuit of erecting a castle and recruiting peasants to serve as servants is limited by its scale, but on Mac it feels right at home. After all, its streamlining of otherwise convoluted mechanics is reminiscent of Apple's own design vision. Also you can ride a unicorn that poops out gold – incredible.
Prev Page 16 of 17 Next Prev Page 16 of 17 Next 16. Darkest Dungeon.
How to get it: Like a Lovecraftian XCOM 2, Darkest Dungeon is a randomly-generated dungeon crawler RPG consumed by style and strategy. Though it may not appear as such at first glance, the art style in Darkest Dungeon is as nefarious as the gameplay, a testament to both the game's character and its complex combat system. You'll have to not only select the perfect team out of fourteen different factions to choose from in Darkest Dungeon, but you'll also need to ensure that they're equipped with the right abilities in relation to their placement on the battlefield. Yup, that's right: certain abilities are only effective in certain positions. Darkest Dungeon is like an amplified card game, and though it's made especially distinct by its art style and quirky narration, its accommodating system requirements make it the perfect fit for Mac. Prev Page 17 of 17 Next Prev Page 17 of 17 Next.
What is the Steam Game Client – A Guide and How To If you’re wondering what the Steam Game client is, then you’re in the right place. I’m about to tell you exactly what Steam is, what you can do with it, and how it works. First, Steam has nothing to do with steam (hot water vapor) or S.T.E.A.M. (Science Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Math).
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If you are looking for either of these two options, please look elsewhere on this site for great information. This article is about Steam, the game playing client, Windows game store, and game network. So, what is Steam?
Let’s get started. What is Steam Steam is first and foremost a game store. The Steam Client was created to allow you to play games purchased on the store and to help prevent you from pirating other games.
You can play games from a disc, you can play games purchased from Amazon or other game store. However, you cannot share games with friends, and you can only play your game from your Steam client. That means no sharing the game unless you know how to strip the DRM. Some Steam games also come with SecureROM, which limits the number of times and places that you can download your game.
While limiting for the player, these are essentially anti-piracy methods. If you can live with that, then you can enjoy purchasing and playing almost any game you want right from the Steam store. That means no waiting, just a quick download and then you can play a new game release, or an old favorite.
You can also earn achievements through your games and share them with your network, similarly to the PLaystation Network. With an online social wall you can also share updates, screenshots, and comments on your favorite games.
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Steam also has a very unique forum known as Steam Guides. Here you can write and release how-to guides for anything and everything game related, or look them up and read them yourself. This is a gamer helping gamer community, and just one of the benefits of Steam. Each game also has its own community hub where you can talk about and discuss parts of the game. Benefits of Steam. Instant Access to Games. Tons of Sales.
Almost all major games. Free game demos. Early game access.
Multiple Platform Gaming. Community Support Download & Install the Steam Client If you’ve decided to install the Steam game client then you can do it from right here! Just click the button below to download your install client. Steam is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux.
You can also connect Steam to your TV and your mobile so that you can play anywhere. The Steam Client will take a few minutes to install and offer you a couple of options. Read through each one carefully and then make your selection. Importantly, Steam will also ask you to agree to their DRM. The Steam DRM is mainly that each game is locked to your account.
You cannot trade or sell it in any way. Another consideration is that some games have issues with offline play, although you do have to enable offline mode for your computer.
Overall install is a fairly easy process and you shouldn’t have too much trouble with it. Getting Started To get started playing you will have to create an account. To do this you have to create a Steam Account username. You should choose carefully because whatever you choose will represent you to all of your friends on Steam. You will also need a valid email address, your name, a password, and the answer to a challenge question. Once you create your Steam Account, you will have to confirm the email but then you are all set.
You can then log on either online or via the Steam Client to get started. Adding Games – If you have just installed steam and would like to import the games that you already have then you can add them in a fairly simple process. Make sure your Steam client is open, click ‘Games’, and then click ‘Add Non-Steam Game to My Library’.
This will bring up a full list of programs installed on your computer and you can choose the games you want to add. Importantly this only adds a shortcut to your computer so you will still have to make sure that any discs are in the computer as necessary in order to play. You can also browse to add additional games. Buying Games on Steam Steam is first and foremost a store and the client is its form of DRM or Digital Rights Management. You can choose to buy almost any games you want on Steam but it is important to keep in mind that the prices can sometimes be a little high. Most of the time it is a good idea to compare the value cost of the game with what Steam is selling it for.
The website SteamPrices.com is a great place to check the value and cost of games on Steam. The website also keeps a full list of daily deals and sales on Steam so you can save some money. Steam has its store organized into sections so that you can browse through games based on your preferred genre. Sales – Steam is famous for its sales but usually the games that are the best deals are the ones that are already a few years old. For example you can probably grab a copy of Torchlight for under $5 or a copy of Dead Space for $19.99.
Prices do of course vary, but you can likely get good deals on Steam if you look. You can also think outside of the box and compare Steam prices with those on Amazon which typically (along with GOG.com) has the best prices for games outside of Steam Sales. Free Games – Steam has a range of free games and some of them are even great. If you don’t want a mainstream game then try looking at Steams huge library of free games for inspiration. You can play and download these just like you can with the store purchases. Software Steam is also home to software that you can buy, download, and use.
Software ranges from accounting and budgeting applications to high end audio software, so you can usually find pretty much anything you’re looking for. Hopefully this quick guide to the Steam client explains what it is, how it works, and what you can do with it. Check back later for more information about sales and deals, the Steam Box, and more.