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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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Lode Runner

#1 Top game!action1983 4.28/5
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: The Sarien Encounter

#2 Top game!adventure1986 4.28/5
Sierra On-Line / Sierra On-Line
Space Quest I: The Sarien Encounter is a graphic adventure game developed and published by Sierra On-Line, released in 1986. It was created by the duo of Scott Murphy and Mark Crowe, who later became known as the "Two Guys from Andromeda". The game is renowned for its humor and engaging story set in a science fiction universe.In Space Quest I players assume the role of Roger Wilco, a lowly janitor aboard the spaceship Arcada. The game begins with Roger waking up from a nap to find that the ship has been infiltrated by the sinister Sariens, who are stealing a device known as the Star Generator. As the lone survivor, Roger must navigate through the ship's corridors, solve puzzles, and outwit various dangers to thwart the Sariens' plans and save the universe.
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Jagged Alliance 2

#3 Top game!strategy1999 4.27/5
Sir-tech Software / TopWare Interactive
Jagged Alliance 2 is a turn-based tactical role-playing strategy game developed by Sir-Tech and released in 1999 for Windows. It is the sequel to the original Jagged Alliance and has earned a reputation as one of the best games in the turn-based strategy genre.Set in the fictional country of Arulco, Jagged Alliance 2 presents players with the task of liberating Arulco from the oppressive rule of a dictator named Deidranna. The player takes on the role of a commander who must assemble a team of mercenaries, each with their unique skills and personalities, to overthrow the dictator and restore freedom to the country.
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Grand Theft Auto: Vice City

action-adventure2002 4.25/5
Rockstar Games / Rockstar Games
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Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis

adventure1992demo 4.25/5
LucasArts / LucasArts
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Loom

adventure1990demo 4.24/5
LucasArts / LucasArts
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Capitalism 2

simulation2001 4.24/5
Ensemble Studios / UBI Soft
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Colonization

strategy1994 4.23/5
MicroProse Software / MicroProse Software
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Civilization

strategy1991 4.23/5
MicroProse Software / MicroProse Software
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Gobliiins

adventure1991 4.23/5
Coktel Vision / Sierra On-Line
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Populous 2: Trials of the Olympian Gods

strategy1993 4.23/5
Bullfrog / Electronic Arts
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Spider-Man 2: The Game

action-adventure2004 4.22/5
- / Activision
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Prince of Persia

action1990 4.22/5
Broderbund / Broderbund
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Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars

adventure2009 4.22/5
Revolution Software / UBI Soft
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Divine Divinity

rpg2002 4.22/5
Larian Studios / Larian Studios
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Silent Service 2

vehicle simulation1990 4.22/5
MicroProse Software / MicroProse Software
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Caesar 3

simulation1998 4.22/5
Impressions Games / Sierra On-Line
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Ultima 3: Exodus

rpg1985 4.21/5
Origin Systems / Origin Systems
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