30 Games Worth Seeing for Mac
Shooters
1. Fortnite
A multiplayer shooter in which a serious struggle for survival unfolds. Explore the territory and collect valuable resources, and then use them in the battles with zombies or to destroy competitors in the battle royale mode. Whether you like it or not, there will be only one left at the end!
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2. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
An ageless classic of the genre and a real find for fans of team shooters. In addition to the good old maps and mechanics, there are new locations, weapons and modes that diversify the gameplay. Both hardcore players and those who are just getting acquainted with Counter-Strike will be satisfied.
3. Call of Duty®: Black Ops III
A futuristic action movie plunging into the thick of the Cold War fighting of the future, where cyber soldiers fight side by side with robots. In addition to the classic campaign, a cooperative passage, network multiplayer and a zombie mode beloved by previous games in the series are available.
4. STRAFE
Hardcore shooter with elements of roguelike, where each level is a solid meat grinder in the best traditions of the genre. Stylized as Quake 2 and other representatives of the Olympus shooters of that time, the game requires the same sharpened reflexes and does not forgive mistakes: after death, everything will have to start over.
5. Superhot
A very unusual shooter, in which time moves with the player. Standing still, you can think about the next shot and plan what to do next. The Spartan visual style does not distract from what is happening, allowing you to better concentrate and enjoy the cinematic action that fills every second with the fight.
Role-playing games
1. Divinity: Original Sin 2
An exciting turn-based RPG with incredible freedom of action and a multifaceted plot according to which you must become a god. Choose a character with a biography to your liking and go explore the game environment, with which you can interact as you like.
2. Diablo 3
The third part of the legendary game, which gave rise to a whole genre. As in the first two parts, here players will have to fight with hordes of monsters from the Underworld in the name of saving the world. Thanks to new character classes and a much expanded grid of skills, the ways of reprisals have become even more, which can not but rejoice.
3. Pillars of Eternity II
Continuation of the enchanting fantasy RPG with a detailed open world and non-linear gameplay. Gather a team and travel on your own ship to the Deadfire Archipelago to find and bring to justice the fugitive god who abandoned you at death to the mercy of fate.
4. Torment: Tides of Numenera
An ideological follower of the cult Planescape: Torment, with which the game has much in common, starting with a deep plot with an emphasis on dialogue and ending with an immortal protagonist. Explore the crazy world in the company of unusual companions with whom you can participate in unique battles, and try to find out what the meaning of life is.
5. The Banner Saga 3
The end of a bright and deep saga about the misadventures of the Vikings with tactical gameplay and turn-based battles. Fleeing from the end of the world, you have to lead a large squad through a series of difficult trials and finally find the source of the all-consuming Darkness to save the world from final destruction.
6. The Witcher 2
The second part of the adventures of Geralt of Rivia – a hunter of evil spirits from the eponymous cycle of novels and a series. Plunge into the vicissitudes of palace intrigues to find out who encroached on one of the local monarchs. Witchcraft spells and edged weapons will help in exploring numerous locations, but keep in mind that each action has consequences – there are as many as sixteen endings in the game.
Action
1. Shadow of the Tomb Raider
The final chapter of Lara Croft’s development as a tomb raider as we all know her. This time the girl will have to conquer the merciless jungle, survive among enemies and unravel the secrets of the Mayan civilization in order to save the world from the coming apocalypse.
2. Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
A dramatic thriller with elements of stealth about the world of the future, where anyone can become superhuman by modifying their own body. Playing as Adam Jensen, the main protagonist of the series, you must uncover a terrifying worldwide conspiracy. At your disposal is a whole arsenal of modern weapons and, more importantly, mechanical augmentations, which give tremendous opportunities.
3. Dead Cells
A dynamic action platformer with procedurally generated levels and non-linear gameplay, created according to the canons of the roguelike and metroidvania genres. Help the main character get out of the castle by exploring endless mazes of levels with dangerous enemies and traps.
4. Cuphead
Incredibly complex and just as beautiful in its visual and game component platformer about anthropomorphic cups owed to the Devil himself. To save their souls, the heroes need to stroll through the fairy-tale world and knock out a fee from the numerous debtors of the devil’s casino. However, they are all seasoned level bosses and you can’t get to them so easily.
5. Mad Max
Post-apocalyptic thriller based on the eponymous series of films, the events of which unfold on the ruins of civilization. From the old world there are only machines that help to survive in the Wasteland, where the struggle for water and resources is not for life, but for death.
Strategy
1. Sid Meier’s Civilization VI
Cult turn-based strategy in which the player can try on the role of a wise ruler of one of the peoples. You have to turn a small tribe living in ancient times into a powerful empire and achieve domination over the entire planet.
2. Total War: Three Kingdoms
A large-scale historical strategy dedicated to the military conflict of the Three Kingdoms era, unfolding in ancient China. Playing as one of the famous military leaders, you have to become a new emperor and unite a fragmented country, defeating competitors not only on the battlefield, but also in economics and political intrigues.
3. StarCraft 2
Continuation of the famous real-time strategy, which is included in the list of eSports disciplines. The story campaign contains many challenges, after which, players will learn the details of the confrontation between Jim Raynor and Dominion. In the online mode, dozens of maps are available, giving the opportunity to compete with other players around the world by choosing one of three races.
4. Into the Breach
Minimalistic tactical strategy, which, despite the seeming simplicity, is incredibly multifaceted and exciting. Controlling a squad of giant mechs, each of which has its own unique abilities, you must repel an alien attack, literally conquering territories piece by piece and protecting their inhabitants.
5. XCOM 2
Continuation of the beloved by many turn-based strategy about the confrontation of people and aliens. From the deep underground, 20 years after the conquest of the Earth, you have to lead the rebels who were not afraid to repel alien invaders and are ready to fight for their freedom.
Adventure
1. Life is Strange 2
An interactive story about two brothers, in which all the actions of the player affect the development of the plot and the ending. By a fateful coincidence, their father dies, and the guys have to go on the run, hiding from the police. Both brothers have superpowers that help them pass a series of difficult tests.
2. Firewatch
Spectacular adventure with a deep atmosphere and a fascinating plot about a sentinel who lives in a fire tower and monitors the order in the forest. A quiet life in solitude, which is interrupted only by conversations with the boss on the radio, at some point is disturbed by mysterious events: someone is watching the main character and his motives are not completely clear.
3. >observer_
Futuristic horror, the action of which takes place in the world of cyberpunk, where thanks to the connection to implants you can penetrate into the minds of people. This is what a private detective, played by Rutger Hauer himself from Blade Runner, does. To find his son’s killer, he must delve into the memories of many suspects, including the dead, and revive their darkest fears.
4. Gone Home
A mysterious story about a girl who is trying to figure out the disappearance of her family. Returning home from a trip abroad, the heroine finds only an empty house and a strange note on the door. Exploring the surroundings and studying the pages from the diary of her younger sister, she will have to find out details about the life of the family in order to understand where everyone has disappeared.
Race
1. DiRT 4
The best project dedicated to off-road racing, where the player will have the opportunity to ride dozens of legendary rally cars and compete with seasoned rivals on three continents of the world. There are several sports disciplines to choose from, a career mode and a DiRT academy where you can pump up your driving skills.
2. F1
A realistic Formula 1 simulator with officially licensed content that includes almost all cars, teams and drivers. In the career mode, many challenges are prepared for the player, overcoming which, you can prove superiority over your rivals and lead your team to victory.
3. GRID Autosport
A spectacular car simulator offering to start a career as a professional racer from scratch and get to the very top. The game amazes with a huge number of cars and tracks, as well as a wide range of disciplines and opportunities for tuning. However, all that is the hallmark of the series.
4. MXGP3
The official game dedicated to the World Motocross Championship, in which you can feel the drive of this extreme sport and plunge into it. Take a ride on powerful motorcycles and try to overcome 18 licensed tracks, honing your skills and competing with experienced opponents.
5. Road Redemption
Crazy racing action in the spirit of the cult Road Rush, where the player is offered to lead a gang of bikers and race on an iron horse across the country in search of the killer of the head of the cartel. Go through the races, eliminating rivals with a bat or pushing under the wheels of trucks, and spend the money earned on improvements and the purchase of new weapons.
