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Classic Mac OS abandonware games

Traditionally, Mac computers have often taken a backseat in the realm of gaming, with many gamers favoring PCs for their gaming needs. One of the primary reasons for this preference has been the cost factor. While Macs offered gaming options, the price of a Mac capable of handling serious gaming was typically higher compared to a similarly equipped PC. 

Despite facing stiff competition from Windows-based PCs, Macintosh computers offered a diverse gaming ecosystem that catered to enthusiasts of all ages and interests. During the heyday of Classic Mac OS, gaming on Macintosh computers encompassed a wide range of genres, including action, adventure, strategy, simulation, and puzzle games. While the selection may not have been as extensive as on other platforms, Mac users enjoyed access to a plethora of quite a few high-quality titles.

For those curious about the abandoned games that graced the Mac platform, here's a list of titles considered among the best by the Abandonware DOS community.

The best Mac games on Abandonware DOS

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The Journeyman Project 3: Legacy of Time

#1 Top game!adventure1998 4.28/5
Presto Studios / Red Orb Entertainment
The Journeyman Project 3: Legacy of Time is the third chapter in The Journeyman Project series. It's a science fiction adventure game developed by Presto Studios, designed by Phil Saunders and published by Red Orb Entertainment in 1998 for Windows and Macintosh.
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Populous 2: Trials of the Olympian Gods

#2 Top game!strategy1993 4.26/5
Bullfrog / Electronic Arts
Populous 2: Trials of the Olympian Gods is a classic sandbox strategy god game. As the title suggests, its setting is loosely based on ancient Greek mythology, and you play as a deity (hence the "god game" label). Populous 2 is the sequel to the highly acclaimed Populous, designed by Peter Molyneux. It was developed by Bullfrog Productions and published by Electronic Arts in 1993 for PC and Mac.
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Divine Divinity

#3 Top game!rpg2002 4.25/5
Larian Studios / Larian Studios
Don’t let the tongue-twister title fool you—Divine Divinity is a classic in the sprawling world of RPGs. Think of it as Diablo’s eccentric cousin who insists on telling stories at family gatherings. Released in 2002, it mixes hack-and-slash combat with a surprisingly deep and witty narrative. The world is packed with quests that range from epic dragon-slaying to fetching cheese for villagers (yes, really). The isometric graphics may look dated today, but the charm hasn’t faded. It’s the kind of game where you start out intending to play for ten minutes and suddenly find yourself six hours later still looting barrels.
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Eight Ball Deluxe

action1993 4.25/5
Littlewing / Amtex
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Lode Runner

action1983 4.25/5
Broderbund / Broderbund
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Space Quest 1: The Sarien Encounter

adventure1986 4.23/5
Sierra On-Line / Sierra On-Line
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Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis

adventure1992demo 4.23/5
LucasArts / LucasArts
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Capitalism 2

simulation2001 4.23/5
Ensemble Studios / UBI Soft
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Prince of Persia

action1990 4.23/5
Broderbund / Broderbund
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Caesar 3

simulation1998 4.22/5
Impressions Games / Sierra On-Line
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Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars

adventure2009 4.22/5
Revolution Software / UBI Soft
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Silent Service 2

vehicle simulation1990 4.22/5
MicroProse Software / MicroProse Software
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Civilization

strategy1991 4.22/5
MicroProse Software / MicroProse Software
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The Last Express

adventure1997demo 4.22/5
Smoking Car Productions / Broderbund
The game on this page are the highest-rated by visitors of Abandonware DOS. The selection is continually updated based on user ratings and popularity.
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