The Best Open-World Games On Mac

When discussing video games, the focus is usually on consoles specifically designed for gaming, or PCs. When it comes to PC gaming, the conversation typically revolves around Windows users. Even mobile games have their own space, but Mac has failed to achieve that so far.

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Although macOS and Apple devices are not specifically designed for gaming, the current generation of Mac devices are powerful enough to run video games. Given the widespread popularity of video games, many Mac users also want to play games on their devices.

Open-world games are all the rage these days, and Mac fans should be glad to know that they are not being left behind anymore. With the improved hardware and support from game developers as well, players can enjoy plenty of open-world titles on their Mac system and dive into vast worlds waiting to be explored.

11 Mafia 3

A Gritty Crime Saga

Taking the players on a clichéed revenge story set in the fictionalized city of New Bordeaux in the 1970s, Mafia 3 is filled with great highs and lows as players drive around a crime-riddled city that promises drama and action. The open-world aspect of Mafia 3 works wonders initially, but over time, because of repetitive missions, the game becomes less exciting. However, players can still enjoy roaming around in the city while driving their car, listening to the classic songs of the era, like The Rolling Stones or Creedence Creewater Revival. The combat in the game is quite good as it tries to make each encounter different from the previous ones. Whether it works every time or not is a different thing, but it plays its part to keep players entertained.

One minor issue with Mafia 3 is the lack of a fast travel option, which can make gameplay feel tedious. If players primarily stick to the mainline story while checking out some interesting stuff here and there, Mafia 3 is an excellent pick for Mac users to play for witnessing a compelling story set in a vibrant open world.

10 Farming Simulator 22

Experience Digital Farming

Games like Farming Simulator are a massive hit or miss for gamers, as they only cater to a very small section of video gaming fans. However, if one is into farming and enjoying the laid back countryside lifestyle, then Farming Simulator 22 is the game to go for. While each Farming Simulator game might not be that different from the others, each new entry adds more content to the game in various ways. The best part of Farming Simulator 22 is the attention to detail on the most minute things and the level of freedom it provides for the players.

Choosing to raise livestock, going down the forestry route, or hgrowing crops to make money, the game lets the player decide how they want to farm without interfering with their decisions. Freedom at times comes at a cost, as newcomers might find themselves having a hard time after realizing how complex even the simplest task can become.

9 The Long Dark

Pay Attention To Surroundings

Throwing the players into the wilderness of Canada, the events of The Long Dark take place after a geomagnetic anomaly plunged humanity into darkness by rendering all technology useless. Surrounded by the wreckage of a plane crash, players find themselves injured, faced with severe weather conditions, and their only goal is to survive.

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The Long Dark offers two different ways to play the game. The first mode, Wintermute, plays out like an episodic story, and follows a pilot, Will Mackenzie, who is searching for his missing friend. The gameplay is linear, as players follow a story, meeting new characters along the way. The second mode is the Sandbox mode, which allows the players to write their own stories in the harsh environment. Players can explore the entire map at their leisure, and the only objective of this mode is to stay alive.

The survival aspect of The Long Dark is where the game truly shines, as players are made to realize the challenges that come with survival. With wolves catching their scent, shortage of ammunition and supplies is a major struggle, and a constant threat of freezing to death increases the challenge further. The Long Dark does an excellent job of creating a game that brings the Canadian wilderness to life, with its beautiful art direction, music, and world design.

8 No Man’s Sky

To Infinity And Beyond

Back when No Man’s Sky was launched, it had a rocky start, but the game has come a long way since then. No Man's Sky opens a new page for video games by trying to explore endless space with its vast universe with over 18 quintillion planets. Although the planets are procedurally generated and randomized as players explore different parts of the universe, there is no doubt that the magnitude of No Man’s Sky is incredibly vast, and the game excels at creating worlds with diverse flora and fauna and unique landscapes.

The game is at its best when moving through space in a unique spaceship to explore unknown planets. No Man’s Sky does a great job on the space exploration aspect, as players can move across the universe freely and can seamlessly land on a planet’s surface without going through a loading screen.

7 The Witness

A Labyrinth Of Mysteries

Players looking for a puzzle game for Mac will find their answer with the 2016 title The Witness. The open world of The Witness is brimming with secrets and mysteries, and the only way to get answers is via solving all the puzzles the game provides. The Witness takes place on an unknown island full of brilliant two-dimensional puzzles. The game boasts over 500 puzzles which require patience and critical thinking to solve them.

The open world of The Witness is not just for show, as players are not solving repetitive puzzles for just a few hours. Instead, the world is meticulously designed, with each area teaching new concepts that prove useful in other parts of the island. Even the island itself beccomes a puzzle at times. It is also full of diversity, ranging from snowy mountains to scorching deserts and autumn forests. The Witness is all about exploring and connecting the pieces to gain more knowledge. It is not technically demanding and could be run on even older devices, so people with older Mac systems can still enjoy this modern classic.

6 Subnautica

Exploring Life Below The Sea

Taking things below the waves, Subnautica’s open world is an underwater wonder filled with mysteries that are both enchanting and horrifying. The game gets a good grasp on the player from the get-go, as they find themselves in an aquatic alien world. Exploring different biomes underwater is a unique experience that even Mac users can enjoy on their devices. They can build bases, craft weapons, or find sites of interest abundant with natural beauty and resources unique to each area.

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The sea constantly beckons with the promise of adventure, filled with countless unexplored mysteries. As players dive beneath the surface, they can spend hundreds of hours exploring the vast oceans, discovering diverse ecosystems such as the Grand Reef, Grassy Plateaus, and the Kelp Forest.

5 Borderlands 3

Shoot And Loot

Borderlands 3 requires high-end specs from a Mac and can only be played on the top end Apple devices, but it is all worth it when gamers arrive on the planet of Pandora. This first-person looter shooter with its trademark art style, wacky humor, and chaotic story makes for an addictive game with plenty of loot and miles to explore.Taking a leap from the previous games in the series, players can visit four different planets that play a vital role in the campaign. Borderlands 3 also features the most polished gameplay in the series, making the shooting amazing. The range of weapons is huge, and players can decide which firearm to take before going on life-threatening missions.

This modern looter shooter might not be a fit for players who didn’t enjoy the previous titles in the series, but with its sheer magnitude and diversity of weapons, and amazing co-op features to have fun together with friends, Borderlands 3 ensures an energetic gaming session for players.

4 Dying Light

Be Careful After The Sun Sets

Dying Light is probably one of the best looking open-world games ready to be played on Mac devices. This zombie-infested survival horror game is a treat for fans, and even those using a Mac can have a taste. This zombie game takes place in the open world of Harran, where the player's core survival involves parkour.

The game does a great job with its story, and takes interesting turns that will leave players in shock. The world of Dying Light is brutal, and it takes everything to survive in the city. The map of the game is huge and things change drastically as the sun sets,showing an altogether different side of the city. When the game begins, it imposes some limitations on players, and it is quite difficult to bring out the true potential of the parkour-based combat of the game, but after spending some time in the quarantined city, players will find it easy to move across different areas, running away from zombies while performing somersaults and wall runs.

3 Minecraft

Write Your Own Adventure

If there is a video game that is widely available over wide a variety of platforms, then it has to be Minecraft. The open world sandbox game gives gamers a free pass to use their imagination the way they want to create something of their own in the vast world of Minecraft.

When adventuring alone, with strangers, or with friends, anything is possible in Minecraft. The scale of the adventure is decided by the player, as it can be as trivial as building a house or as epic as killing a dragon. The open world of Minecraft is a blank slate, and players can draw anything they want while keeping only one thing in the mind: their imagination is the limit.

2 Final Fantasy 14

Immerse In A Beautiful Fantasy World

Fans using a Mac and wanting to play an MMORPG on it will find their answer with Final Fantasy 14. The long-running franchise might have had a rocky start to its MMO journey, but with continuous support over the years, Final Fantasy 14 is one of the best MMOs around, especially on a Mac.

The stunning world of Final Fantasy 14 is full of wallpaper-worthy moments, and the fictional world of Hydaelyn is loaded with diverse environments based in a high-fantasy setting. The soundtrack of the game is incredible and is bliss to the ears as it transitions smoothly from the soothing orchestras to metal bangers. The main storyline of the game is huge, and there are tons of side quests to do if players want to try out something different. Pairing all that with an addictive combat system full of flashy animations and diverse movesets, Final Fantasy 14 has become an all-time great game for Mac users to invest hundreds of hours into.