- [Narrator] Steam is the most popular
gaming platform on MAC OS.
It offers the best Triple A and Indie games out there.
Today, I'm going to be showing you
the best ones for 2018.
This list includes games from mid-2017 to mid-2018.
However, some games were released before 2017
but ported to MAC in the late 2017, if that makes sense.
Anyway, here are the Top 10 MAC Steam Games of 2018.
- (loud slurping) Ah, now that's the stuff.
- [Narrator] Starting at number 10,
we have the Banner Saga 3.
This is the final chapter in the acclaimed
Banner Saga series, which have amazing reviews.
And you guys have often remarked
how much you loved the first two.
The Banner Saga 3 features much of the same gamplay
as prior entries, but offers more deep,
strategic combat with a new battle wave system,
and brings new characters and enemies.
Plus, if you played the first two,
this one carries on your own narrative and choices.
This can lead to different climatic endings
in the final chapter.
The game is releasing in just a few days
upon the release of this episode,
so I hope it is received well by gamers abroad.
- [Video Game Voiceover] In Banner Saga 3,
the end has come.
- [Narrator] Number 9 is F1 2017.
Welcome to the best racing game on MAC OS right now.
F1 2017 grants unprecedented access to not only
the on-track excitement of Formula 1,
but also the off-track dealings
and vehicle development that goes along with it.
The game's career mood includes practice programs,
a research and development tree,
and the ability to manage engines and gear boxes.
Also, the cross-platform multiplayer is great here too,
with a full grid of 20 cars, both current and classic.
F1 2017 is honestly the best and most thrilling
Formula 1 experience so far in this series.
(cars revving)
Number 8, we have Batman: The Enemy Within.
This game is made by Telltale
and I've been showing Telltale games on this channel
since I started uploading way back in 2013.
Let me know if you've been following me that long.
Throughout that time, I have loved the dedication
Telltale has shown towards MAC OS,
porting a mammoth amount of their games to our platform.
Batman: The Enemy Within is the latest game from Telltale
and once again, I love it.
It shows a story-based perspective of the Batman universe,
presenting iconic characters like The Riddler,
The Joker, Catwoman, Harley Quinn and many more.
The game now includes access to all five episodes.
Number 7 is Overload.
From the creators of Descent comes Overload,
a new first-person shooter game
with a unique take on the genre.
Anything fresh to the FPS genre is a good thing for me
as every new shooter that comes out lately,
feels a little similar, am I right?
Overload appears to be a little different
and has fluid controls and graphics
that offers gamers 15 levels of single-player action,
but also challenging modes and online multiplayer
with up to eight players.
It's a perfect game to just sit down
after a day at school or, I don't know, work
and relax and forget about your troubles.
(lasers firing)
Number 6, we have Tropico 6.
I thought I would put at least one upcoming
MAC OS game on this list.
One that I knew will definitely see a MAC release.
Tropico 6 is the latest game in the series.
Players can prove themselves once again as a dictator,
or peace-loving statesmen, on the island state of Tropico.
And can shape the fate of their own Banana Republic
through four distinctive eras.
There are some new things here,
like managing extensive archipelagos,
building bridges to connect islands,
and new means of transportation and infrastructure.
And there are some other new things too.
- [Video Game Voiceover] New means of transportation
will offer great opportunities of exchange
to you and our visitors.
- [Narrator] Number 5 is Observer.
A very dark take on our future
is what Observer will present to you.
It's a horror game, if you couldn't tell.
And what I love about it is the dark color palettes,
but also at the same time, it is kind of colorful, yeah?
The story follows Dan Lazarski, an elite neutral detective.
It's your job to hack and invade suspects' minds
with the goal of solving cases.
It shows a future where anything you think, feel,
or remember, can be used against you in a court of law,
which is terrifying if you ask me.
- [Video Game Voiceover] Caution... administer secrecy.
Subject expired during questioning.
Emergency extraction procedure successful.
- [Narrator] Number 4,
we have Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire.
When the first Pillars of Eternity was released,
it was pretty much a success from the get-go.
It broke records on Kickstarter for reaching 4 million
and is considered one of the best RPG games for MAC.
So Pillars of Eternity 2 was released
a little while ago this year, but you might want to know:
is it worth your time?
I'm gonna say yes, this game is a big deal,
it is worth your time.
It's a worthy successor but has also improved
upon all the elements of the original.
Visually, it looks better, and some would argue
it plays better with improved and new naval combat.
Number 3 is Celeste.
This game shows a journey of self-discovery
but also facing inner-demons.
The gameplay is kind of similar to Super Meatboy
but unlike that game, Celeste doesn't make me
want to punch my MAC screen to death.
Celeste is a challenging platform title
but it doesn't wear my out,
and I always want to keep playing
even if I'm dying over and over and over again!
The controls are actually quite simple too.
You can simply jump, air-dash, and climb.
You'll die often but each death is a lesson
which helps you to solve all of these levels.
Number 2 we have Deus Ex: Mankind Divided.
Brought to MAC OS by Feral Interactive late last year,
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided takes place in 2029,
and follows Adam Jenson, a covert operative.
Jenson is armed with an arsenal of weapons
and augmentations that players can choose from.
The game has many different ways to approach each encounter:
will you go in full guns blazing,
or take a more stealthy approach?
Plus, the game has choices and consequences.
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided looks beautiful
and plays like a gem on the machines it supports.
- [Video Game Voiceover] Right now you need to concentrate
on Miller, and find a way to access the--
(gunfire explodes)
(people screaming)
- [Narrator] Let's look at some notable mentions.
Wizard of Legend.
Total War Sagas: Thrones of Britannia.
- [Video Game Voiceover] Conquer the British isles.
- [Narrator] SteamWorld Dig 2.
DiRT Rally.
A Hat in Time.
Tannenberg.
Tacoma.
Dead Cells.
Subnautica, which is a great game, don't get me wrong.
But it isn't very well optimized on MAC OS right now.
Paladins, which is also an amazing game.
But I didn't put it on this list as last year,
I showed it in the 2017 Steam episode,
when it was an early-access game.
But you can now download it
as a full release experience, so yay!
And finally, number 1, we have Rise of the Tomb Raider.
Even though it took Feral Interactive some time
to port Rise of the Tomb Raider to our platform,
I'm not even complaining.
The game is a masterpiece and looks fantastic
on the MACs that support it.
For the most part, it plays like the 2013 game
but has been most defiant with a richer story
and upgraded gameplay mechanics
that present the best Lara Croft yet.
If you're looking for an awesome, action adventure game
look towards Rise of the Tomb Raider.
You won't be disappointed.
Also, here's to hoping Feral Interactive works their magic
on a MAC version of the upcoming
Shadow of the Tomb Raider, fingers crossed.
(gunfire)
Those are the Top 10 MAC Steam Games of 2018.
Have you tried out or will you try out any of these games?
Were you more happy with last year's Steam episode?
Let me know all your thoughts in the comments.
Anyway, I'll talk to you guys later.
Bye-bye!