The Best Exploration Games for Mac OS - Page 2

Update : Broken Lens added at rank #40.
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Meridian 157: Chapter 3 (2021)

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IOS iPhone PC Windows Mac OS

You have ventured this far, now there is no turning back. Uncover the island’s dark history by travelling through crumbling caverns and mysterious laboratories, but be warned, some may not be too welcoming of your presence…

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  • exploration
  • cinematic
  • point-and-click
  • puzzle
  • lovecraftian
  • hidden-object
  • investigation
  • adventure
  • atmospheric
  • casual
  • detective
  • realistic
  • survival-horror
  • challenging
  • sci-fi

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The Pathless (2020)

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Playstation 4 Xbox Series X/s Xbox Series X Xbox One Nintendo Switch IOS iPhone PC Windows Mac OS Playstation 5

Embark on an epic adventure on a mystical island to dispel the curse of darkness in The Pathless. With your eagle companion, explore breathtaking landscapes and engage in unique boss battles against giant corrupted spirits. The emotionally resonant story, fast-paced gameplay, and stunning visuals and music make for an immersive experience that you won't forget.

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What we like:
  • Well-written characters and story
  • Satisfying movement mechanics and puzzles
  • Stunning visuals and music
  • Unique boss fights
  • Relaxing gameplay
What could be improved:
  • Repetitive gameplay
  • Lack of tutorial and map system
  • Potential overpricing
  • Inconsistent performance
  • Tedious exploration

  • open-world
  • boss-fight
  • puzzle
  • exploration
  • boss
  • stealth
  • archery
  • shooter
  • adventure
  • battle
  • action-adventure
  • rhythm
  • stylized
  • story
  • narrative

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In Other Waters (2020)

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PC Windows Nintendo Switch Mac OS

In Other Waters is a captivating adventure game where you guide an underwater explorer to uncover the secrets of a mysterious alien planet. With a unique AI to guide you and a malfunctioning diving suit to navigate the alien landscape, you will be captivated by the game's narrative that asks deep questions about the nature of life. Unlock upgrades and explore the ocean depths, discovering strange creatures and environments. With intuitive controls and a beautiful UI, In Other Waters is a must-play for any adventure game enthusiast.


What we like:
  • Interesting exploration and unique framing
  • Slow rhythm of exploration creates a cool vibe
  • Fascinating ecosystems and scientific writing
  • Great for a chill and read experience
  • Exceptionally well-done concept and world-building with thoughtful gameplay
What could be improved:
  • Underutilized potential and disappointing story direction
  • Lack of map tools and predictable story
  • Tedious mechanics and hard-to-read text boxes

  • underwater
  • exploration
  • discovery
  • minimalist
  • mystery
  • sci-fi
  • inventory
  • narrative
  • adventure
  • atmospheric
  • text
  • story
  • point-and-click
  • relaxing
  • aliens

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Mars Horizon (2020)

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PC Windows Nintendo Switch Xbox One Playstation 4 Mac OS

Lead a major space agency as you guide humanity to Mars in this strategy simulation game. Construct a base, design and build rockets, conduct missions throughout the Solar System, and write your own history of Space exploration. Created with support from the European Space Agency.


  • simulation
  • space
  • mars
  • turn-based
  • historical
  • exploration
  • management
  • historically
  • science
  • alternate
  • education
  • logic
  • choices
  • immersive
  • building

15

Papetura (2021)

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Xbox One Playstation 4 Xbox Series X Playstation 5 Nintendo Switch Mac OS PC Windows

Papetura is a short atmospheric adventure game, with unique world handmade entirely out of paper, and beautiful fragile music. It tells the story of two little creatures whose house is in danger of being burned down.


  • point-and-click
  • puzzle
  • psychedelic
  • stylized
  • hand-drawn
  • surreal
  • exploration
  • atmospheric
  • family-friendly
  • 2d
  • relaxing
  • beautiful
  • moth
  • adventure
  • thought

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Tomb Raider (2014)

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Playstation 4 Mac OS Xbox 360 Android PC Windows stadia Xbox One

Tomb Raider explores the intense origin story of Lara Croft and her ascent from a young woman to a hardened survivor.


  • puzzle
  • adventure
  • stealth
  • exploration
  • platform
  • cover
  • action-adventure
  • combat
  • action
  • shooter
  • survival
  • narrative
  • multiplayer
  • underwater
  • third-person

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Nauticrawl (2019)

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IOS iPhone Mac OS PC Windows

A stolen, enigmatic machine is your only way out. It's likely to kill you, but so will the hostile planet you're escaping. Pull levers, hack devices, and puzzle out how to pilot the Nauticrawl to freedom in this unusual atmospheric adventure... or die trying.


  • steampunk
  • short
  • experimental
  • sci-fi
  • point-and-click
  • space
  • stealth
  • simulation
  • exploration
  • atmospheric
  • genre-defying
  • puzzle
  • turn-based
  • submarine
  • survival

18

Manifold (2021)

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Playstation 5 Xbox Series X PC Windows Xbox One Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch IOS iPhone Mac OS

The game takes place in a "universe with a different set of physical laws" where the player can manipulate gravity, being able to "turn walls into floors".[6] The player must solve puzzles using the world's geometry in addition to devices within the architecture of the world.[6] To aid the player, the world's tone takes on one of six colors depending on which direction they have manipulated gravity. Several facets of the game's world may only be interacted with when the gravity is oriented directly, with these objects sharing one of the six colors.

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  • puzzle
  • philosophical
  • abstract
  • 3d
  • nonlinear
  • platform
  • exploration
  • surreal
  • psychedelic
  • atmospheric
  • experimental
  • cinematic
  • scroller
  • artificial
  • intelligence

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AER Memories of Old (2017)

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Xbox One Linux Mac OS PC Windows

Transform into a bird and fly to explore and experience a vibrant world of floating islands in the sky. Venture down into lost ancient ruins where each step leads you closer to the end of the world.


  • flight
  • exploration
  • platform
  • relaxing
  • puzzle
  • open-world
  • dungeon
  • atmospheric
  • action-adventure
  • adventure
  • experience
  • story
  • achievements

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Bad Dream (2023)

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Linux Mac OS Android PC Windows psvr

You're stuck in school. What has trapped you is a non-human creature. Run away from him (her?). Find the key and escape from the school to survive. Use w,a,s,d, ESC, left shift, mouse


  • horror
  • pve
  • exploration
  • gore
  • violent
  • beat-em-up
  • simulation
  • first-person
  • puzzle
  • survival-horror
  • single-player
  • abstract

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