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Madden NFL 25 is a game dedicated to simulating the sport known as American football. Developed by Tiburon in partnership with Electronic Arts, this game is the latest installment in EA SPORTS Madden NFL series. It boasts many innovative features; the most notable of them is a physics-based tackling system. This change makes games more exciting and dynamic, since success of each move no longer depends on just a couple of stats. There are some graphical improvements as well. For example, “BOOM Tech” allows the game to create new animations on the fly. Thanks to it, Madden NFL 25 looks significantly more realistic. Finally, the famous Hit Stick mechanic was rebalanced. In this iteration, Hit Stick-based tackles are harder to pull off, but they are also far less essential. Overall, the game is a solid entry in the series, and improves on its predecessor in pretty much every way. Sadly, Electronic Arts continues to ignore Mac as a platform, and this game is not officially available on it. But there are several ways to play Madden NFL 25 on Mac unofficially; learn about them by reading the guide below.

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Black Myth: Wukong is an Action-RPG developed by Game Science. Set in ancient China, the game takes inspiration from “Journey to the West” – a classic Chinese novel. As such, Western players might miss some obscure references, but the main story is easy enough to follow. Playing as an upright-walking monkey called “the Destined One”, you will be tasked with collecting six great relics of Wukong. In a very Souls-like fashion, this largely means that you’ll have to explore the game’s world and challenge its various bosses (who typically take form of gigantic animals). Naturally, these fights were made to be very, very difficult… and what’s more, you will not be able to adjust the difficulty options. That is because Black Myth: Wukong has none; you’re either good enough to play this game, or not. Considering how popular the game is, many players are up for the challenge. The only question is: are you? Our guide explains how to play Black Myth: Wukong on Mac, so you will be able to test your abilities even if you don’t have a console or a Windows PC.

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Sins of a Solar Empire II is a strategy game developed by Ironclad Games Corporation. Set in a sci-fi universe, the game portrays the struggle of three distinct factions as they vie for the control of the galaxy. Although it advertises itself as a 4X, this is not entirely accurate; combat is far more important than other gameplay mechanics. Much like in an RTS, research and economy exist exclusively to support the war effort. But that doesn’t mean that Sins II is simple. It’s no Stellaris, sure, but there’s plenty of things to do. Micromanaging your fleets during combat can make a real difference, and so can unit customization. There are minor factions you can either fight or ally with, and the game even provides peaceful ways to deal with your enemies. One particularly interesting feature is the dynamic galaxy. This means that the structure of the galaxy changes over time, which also changes the tactical situation on the battlefield. So, even though Sins of a Solar Empire II seems easy at first, there’s plenty of depth to entertain even the most seasoned master. Unfortunately, the game does not have a Mac version, but, despite this, there are several ways to play Sins of a Solar Empire II on Mac. Read the guide below to learn more about those.

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Fields of Mistria is a farming sim game developed by NPC Studio. Despite the intense competition in this genre, this game manages to stand out from the rest. For one, Fields of Mistria is very stylish. Its pixelated graphics will remind older players of Game Boy Advance, while the character portraits are done in a style of an old anime. The soundtrack is also quite good, though obviously, people tend to care more about gameplay mechanics. Thankfully, Mistria is full of content. Even in its current Early Access state, the game features farming, animal husbandry, fishing, interior decorating, combat, and tons of locations to explore. The villagers deserve a special mention; the conversations always feel natural, and there is a lot of them. In many farming sims, talking to your neighbors often feels like a daily chore; you either do it for gameplay rewards, or don’t do it at all. Fields of Mistria, on the other hand, keeps the dialogue interesting enough to make you come back on your own. And, of course, this game has many special events, too. It does not have a macOS version, however, so you will need to use a third-party program to play Fields of Mistria on Mac. Learn more about this process by reading the guide below.

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Five Nights at Freddy’s: Into the Pit is the latest installment in the popular horror game series, Five Nights at Freddy’s. Developed by Mega Cat Studios, Into the Pit provides yet another terrifying glimpse into the world of mysterious fast food restaurants. In a curious departure from the usual 3D style, Into the Pit is a side-scrolling game done in a pixel art style. This move was clearly popular with the fans, as the game quickly achieved an “Overwhelmingly Positive” rating on Steam. The game’s protagonist, Oswald, feels a bit bored of living in a small rural town. This sentiment, however, is soon abandoned when he gets transported into the past and becomes a target for violent animatronics. If that sounds a bit vague, sorry! The story is quite good, and we wouldn’t want to spoil it… but it’s also true that not everything gets explained at the end. But hey, if you are a FNaF fan, you’re used to that already. At the time writing, Into the Pit is available on PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and Microsoft Windows. There are also several unofficial ways to play Five Nights at Freddy’s: Into the Pit on Mac; keep reading to learn more about them.

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Sword of Convallaria is a free-to-play JRPG game developed by XD studio. The game takes place in the country of Iria, which is plagued with both internal instability and tensions with other governments. The player – who is a mercenary leader – will be tasked with commanding their troops in tactical combat, as well as fulfilling strategic military objectives. Thanks to its charming pixel art style and great soundtrack, Sword of Convallaria is a joy to play; the gameplay itself, of course, is even more important. The game currently has two game modes, although the developers have also promised to add a third one later. The first one, “The Fool’s Journey”, is generally very easy and serves as a tutorial for the game. The second mode, “Spiral of Destinies”, is much better; it features complex tactical stages reminiscent of Disgaea and Fire Emblem as well as many snippets of intriguing world-building. Furthermore, this mode doesn’t have gacha progression mechanics, so it’s quite enjoyable even for F2P players. Sadly, this game doesn’t have official macOS support, but you may be able to play Sword of Convallaria on Mac anyway. To do this, follow the guide below.

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Stormgate is a real-time strategy game developed by Frost Giant Studios. Set in a universe that blends sci-fi and fantasy, the game tasks you with defending Earth from an alien invasion. The aliens – who suspiciously resemble angels and demons from Christian mythology – are also divided, fighting each other as well as you. Unfortunately, these lovely chaps do not have their own campaigns yet, but you’ll have the opportunity to control them in multiplayer. Since online play is a big part of any RTS game, the developers of Stormgate put a lot of effort into creating not one, but several multiplayer modes. One of them removes hero units entirely, allowing the old-fashioned players to compete with each other. Another one is a 3v3 mode with a unique mechanic that stops any given player from being entirely wiped out. And there’s also a cooperative mode, which allows two players to play through the campaign together. Since Stormgate was designed to be a free-to-play experience from the very beginning, the barrier to entry is very low. Anyone can download the game and simply start playing… however, Mac players face an additional complication. Since the game doesn’t have a Mac client, you’ll need to use a third-party program to address the compatibility issues. The guide below provides more information.

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Fallout: London is a total conversion mod for Fallout 4, created by Team FOLON. As you may be able to infer from the name, it provides a uniquely British take on post-apocalypse. Although some believe that Fallout games should only be set in America, others would find this unofficial change of setting quite refreshing and enjoyable. As a total conversion mod, Fallout: London is massive in scope, featuring an entirely new world map and story campaign. The story itself is rather complicated – something that can not be said about Fallout 4 – as it features a conflict between seven different factions. These include the remnants of the British government, a criminal syndicate, an order of knights inspired by King Arthur, and a secretive organization which is rumored to control everything from the shadows. Other aspects of the game – such as most in-game items, radio stations, and music tracks – have also been replaced to suit a British aesthetic. Since Fallout: London is a mod for Fallout 4, it is only playable on Windows PC. Although PlayStation and Xbox versions of the game do, in fact, support mods, Fallout: London is simply too big for these platforms. However, there are some unofficial ways to play it on Mac; scroll down to learn how.

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EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6 is a third-person shooter game developed by SANDLOT. It features a simplistic story about fighting giant alien monsters, with both fights and cutscenes that are intentionally over the top. Though this may disappoint people who play games for their plot, the end result is actually very fun. Every mission in the campaign is clever – not story-wise, but from a gameplay perspective. The objectives are all meaningfully different from each other and new enemies are carefully introduced to make sure the game never feels stale. This feat is especially impressive when you consider that Earth Defense Force 6 features more than a hundred missions in total, and that some of them also change on higher difficulty levels. There’s a lot of content in the game; if you wanted to, you could easily sink hundreds of hours into it. But, because of the game’s massive size, some of the corners have been cut. EDF frequently re-uses assets, and there was no room in the budget for luxuries like making a Mac version. Despite that, you can play Earth Defense Force 6 on Mac just fine; read our guide to learn how.

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Norland is a colony simulator game developed by Long Jaunt and published by Hooded Horse. Drawing clear inspiration from RimWorld, the developers put their own spin on it – a strongly medieval aesthetic. As such, the society is Norland is divided into two groups, nobles and peasants. And – here’s a twist – you can’t directly control peasants. You can control nobles, and nobles can issue orders telling peasants what to do, but they will not always obey these orders. It is thus essential to keep your peasants happy, or at least terrified, to ensure their compliance. They do most of the work, after all. Nobles themselves also need management, but of a different kind. They can conduct research by reading books, lead armies, and court other nobles for marriage. It’s all very grounded… unlike many “medieval” games, this one does not feature magic of any kind. Unfortunately, there are other things Norland doesn’t feature, like the macOS version. It’s hard to blame an Early Access game for not supporting Mac, of course, but it’s disappointing nonetheless. Thankfully, you can play Norland on Mac even though the game doesn’t officially support the platform. The article below explains how to do it.

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