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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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Populous 2: Trials of the Olympian Gods

#1 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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Lode Runner

#2 Top game!action1983 4.25/5
Broderbund / Broderbund
Lode Runner is a classic video game that was first created by Douglas E. Smith in 1983. Originally, Lode Runner was developed for the Apple II, and later versions were released for various other platforms, including DOS, the Commodore 64, Atari, and others.In Lode Runner, the player controls a character who must navigate through levels filled with platforms and ladders while avoiding enemies. The main objective is to collect all the treasures scattered throughout the level.
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Space Quest 1: Roger Wilco in the Sarien Encounter

#3 Top game!adventure1991 4.25/5
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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Prince of Persia

action1990 4.23/5
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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Caesar 3

simulation1998 4.22/5
Impressions Games / Sierra On-Line
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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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Capitalism 2

simulation2001 4.22/5
Ensemble Studios / UBI Soft
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The Last Express

adventure1997demo 4.22/5
Smoking Car Productions / Broderbund
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Orbiter

vehicle simulation1986 4.21/5
Spectrum HoloByte / Spectrum HoloByte
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The Journeyman Project 3: Legacy of Time

adventure1998 4.21/5
Presto Studios / Red Orb Entertainment
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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