Mac (10000 programs)
Pros: Runs entirely offline and stores diagrams locally. Imports .vsdx, Lucidchart, and Gliffy files. Exports to PNG, JPEG, SVG, and PDF. Open-source code under the Apache 2.0 license.
Cons: Advanced layout and large libraries can increase memory and render time. No built-in cloud collaboration; sharing requires user-managed sync. Learning curve for advanced shape libraries and layout workflows.
Pros: Plays the antagonist, reversing the usual survivor perspective. Infection mechanic converts enemies into immediate zombie reinforcements. Destructible environments change tactical options mid-battle.
Cons: Single-player only, no multiplayer modes are available. Long inactivity in Early Access, developer updates are absent. Mostly Negative Steam reviews reflect community frustration.
Pros: Pick-up-and-play design for short competitive runs. Perk Cards and Charms offer run-to-run variety. Toon-shaded visuals maintain smooth performance on modest hardware. Steam leaderboards and achievements support competitive play.
Cons: Limited narrative depth for story-focused players. Only five distinct levels limit environmental variety. Roguelike unlocks require repeated runs to progress.
Pros: Unique fusion of Minesweeper logic with top-down exploration. Original lo-fi soundtrack by Oatmello drives combat timing. Procedurally generated worlds plus Infinite Mode extend replayability. Compatible with macOS, including Apple Silicon systems.
Cons: Requires comfort with Minesweeper logic and rhythm timing. No documented multiplayer or cooperative modes. Pacing may feel too deliberate for action-focused players.
Pros: Physics-driven 'crunchy' combat with cinematic slow-motion emphasis. Siege mechanics including catapult launches for varied tactical approaches. World map exploration that unlocks outposts and hidden secrets. Single-player tactical focus with light RTS army management.
Cons: Long Early Access history with few recent major updates. Mac availability not clearly detailed on the main Steam page. No multiplayer modes; experience is single-player only.
Pros: Deterministic combat rewards planning and positional play. Thousands of procedurally generated maps for long campaigns. Integrated map editor for custom scenarios and sharing. Runs on macOS 10.9+ with low system requirements.
Cons: Multiplayer limited to local Party Mode; online matches not shipped. Official updates have become infrequent, per community notes. Deterministic outcomes remove unpredictability some players enjoy.
Pros: Free-text input produces vocabulary-driven narrative branching. Multiple divergent endings encourage repeat playthroughs. Hand-drawn art by a37 gives a distinctive visual identity. Notarized macOS build supports Intel and Apple Silicon.
Cons: Primary release is in Japanese; English version delayed. NLP reacts to specific vocabulary, raising the learning curve. Dialog-focused single-player design limits social play options.
Pros: Includes six classic card games in one platform. Cross-platform multiplayer across Mac, Windows, mobile, browsers. Detailed personal statistics and game insights for tracking improvement. Player-run clubs and league structures for organized competition.
Cons: Community's competitive difficulty can be daunting for newcomers. Mixed Steam reception with roughly 68% positive reviews. Platform emphasis on online play less suited for offline-only sessions.
Pros: Transforms chess moves into Sokoban-style logic puzzles. One hundred hand-crafted levels with a steady difficulty curve. Original soundtrack designed to aid focus. Interactive board elements add tactical variety.
Cons: No multiplayer or competitive modes for head-to-head play. Meditative pacing may not suit fast-action players. Mac (macOS 10.7 or later) required for this release.
Pros: Local couch co-op supports up to four players on one screen. Branching routes and multiple boss fights increase run variety. Dense 80s/90s horror and game-culture Easter eggs integrated into levels. Four distinct starting characters with unique move sets.
Cons: Continue system requires spending in-game cash to persist after death. No online multiplayer; designed exclusively for local couch co-op. Enemy count scales up with party size, raising difficulty for groups.
Pros: Hand-drawn character art and collectible CG illustrations. Full voice acting for all main characters. Multiple branching storylines with diverse endings. macOS build supports M-series Apple Silicon.
Cons: Primary language limited to Simplified Chinese. Circus management segments interrupt narrative pacing. Focus on reading and choices may not suit action players.
Pros: Light-as-survival mechanic directs base layout and exploration decisions. Assignable looping tasks enable deep automation and logistic chains. Large variety of resources and buildings supports diverse strategies. Distinct biomes encourage exploration and staged progression.
Cons: Continuous fueling requirement increases micro-management pressure. Reported late-game performance and lag during weather events. Compact, roughly ten-hour length may limit long-term replay.
Pros: Collaboration with NASA gives scientific authenticity to scenarios. Mozilla Open Badges award on successful mission completion. Realistic Martian physics and terrain built from NASA-inspired data. Professional voice acting and scripted narrative scenes.
Cons: Only about 20 minutes of narrative-driven gameplay. Launched as a single episode from a cancelled MMO plan. Criticized for lack of subsequent updates after release.
Pros: Distinct steampunk art and chiptune soundtrack reinforce thematic cohesion. Infinite Tower of Peril bonus stage introduces vertical, high-risk scoring. Unlockable pinballs with unique abilities increase strategic choices. Predictable 2D physics support skillful, repeatable shot planning.
Cons: Steep difficulty curve noted by some users. Official store lists Windows; Mac support appears unclear. Tilt penalty can abruptly end carefully built runs.
Pros: Vintage silent-film aesthetic with diorama-style visuals. Over fifteen new stacking dolls with distinct abilities. Multiple solutions per puzzle encourage experimentation. New hi-jinks challenges add optional objectives.
Cons: Requires the base game; not a standalone expansion. Dialogue appears on text plaques instead of voiced lines. Mac version requires Intel CPU and at least 2 GB RAM.
Pros: Faithful adaptation of The Dark Eye tabletop ruleset. Extensive character options: over 50 skills and 70 spells. Survival systems include hunger, thirst, illness, and equipment degradation.
Cons: Dated 1994 interface reduces accessibility for new players. Steep learning curve due to complex rules and survival demands. Steam activation and Rosetta 2 required on Apple Silicon.