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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. This price discrepancy prompted gamers to opt for more budget-friendly PC alternatives, where they could enjoy their favorite games without breaking the bank.

Despite facing stiff competition from Windows-based PCs, Macintosh computers offered a diverse and vibrant 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 high-quality and innovative titles.

The availability of emulators like Boxer has opened up a treasure trove of classic titles to Mac users, allowing them to delve into the rich tapestry of gaming history from the comfort of their macOS environment.

For those curious about the abandoned games that graced the Mac platform and are revered by gamers, we've curated a concise list of titles considered among the best by our community, as determined through the collective wisdom of Abandonware DOS voters.

The best Mac games on Abandonware DOS

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Vampire: The Masquerade - Redemption

#1 Top game!rpg2000 4.37/5
Nihilistic Software / Activision
Vampire: The Masquerade - Redemption is an action role-playing game released in 2000 by Nihilistic Software and published by Activision. It is based on the "Vampire: The Masquerade" tabletop RPG by White Wolf Publishing. The game combines traditional RPG elements with real-time combat. Players control Christof and a party of vampire allies, customizing their abilities and skills as they progress. Combat includes the use of melee and ranged weapons, along with various vampire powers (Disciplines).
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ZAngband

#2 Top game!rpg1999 4.33/5
- / -
Zangband is a variant of the popular roguelike game Angband. Zangband, short for Zelazny Angband, was developed by Chris Weisiger and first released in 1994. The game features a fantasy world with diverse races, classes, and monsters. Players explore dungeons, caves, and other environments in a quest to reach the bottom level of the dungeon, defeat the final boss, and retrieve a powerful artifact known as the Palantir of Westernesse.
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Unreal Gold

#3 Top game!shooter2000 4.29/5
Epic MegaGames / GT Interactive Software
Unreal Gold is a first-person shooter (FPS) video game developed by Epic MegaGames and published by GT Interactive. It was originally released in 1998 for Windows. Unreal Gold is an enhanced edition of the original Unreal game, and it includes the base game along with its expansion pack.The game is set on a distant planet called Na Pali, and players take on the role of a prisoner, who must escape from an alien world.
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Divine Divinity

rpg2002 4.29/5
Larian Studios / Larian Studios
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Jagged Alliance 2

strategy1999 4.28/5
Sir-tech Software / TopWare Interactive
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Space Quest 1: The Sarien Encounter

adventure1986 4.28/5
Sierra On-Line / Sierra On-Line
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Lode Runner

action1983 4.28/5
Broderbund / Broderbund
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Loom

adventure1990demo 4.27/5
LucasArts / LucasArts
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Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars

adventure2009 4.27/5
Revolution Software / UBI Soft
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Civilization

strategy1991 4.24/5
MicroProse Software / MicroProse Software
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Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis

adventure1992demo 4.24/5
LucasArts / LucasArts
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TomeNET

rpg2001 4.24/5
- / -
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Capitalism 2

simulation2001 4.23/5
Ensemble Studios / UBI Soft
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Colonization

strategy1994 4.23/5
MicroProse Software / MicroProse Software
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Spider-Man 2: The Game

action-adventure2004 4.23/5
- / Activision
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Gobliiins

adventure1991 4.23/5
Coktel Vision / Sierra On-Line
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Prince of Persia

action1990 4.22/5
Broderbund / Broderbund
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Freddy Pharkas: Frontier Pharmacist

adventure1993demo 4.22/5
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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Populous 2: Trials of the Olympian Gods

strategy1993 4.22/5
Bullfrog / Electronic Arts
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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