Category: Games on Mac

Contraband Police is a simulation game by Crazy Rocks. In this title, you will take on a role of a border guard. You will verify the documents of people who want to pass through, check the cars for contraband, and even shoot at some gangsters. This is not exactly a realistic game – guarding a border in real life is nowhere as exciting – but there are some realistic procedures you must follow. Documents of every person must be checked for forgery and other inconsistencies, in a process heavily inspired by Papers, Please. Sometimes, you will be ordered to refuse entry to certain groups of people even if their documents check out, so be aware of that. Checking the vehicles for contraband is a lot less bureaucratic: you scan the car with a UV flashlight in search of anything suspicious. If it looks like there might be something hidden – in a tire, or in a seat, for example – you destroy them to reveal the insides. Perfect if you’ve ever wanted to thoroughly trash a car. This game is available on Windows and… that’s it actually. Windows only. Despite this, there are several unofficial methods to play Contraband Police on Mac as well. Read the article below to learn about them.

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Phantom Brigade is a tactical RPG developed and published by Brace Yourself Games. Using the ability to predict the future and powerful mecha suits, you will lead an outnumbered group of freedom fighters on a mission to liberate their country. With few resources available to you, you will have no other choice but to use captured equipment. Ambush convoys, invade outposts, and destroy what you cannot steal. Acquire powerful weapons of your enemy – railguns, beam weapons, and even energy swords – and wield them yourself to level the playing field. The combat in this game combines real-time and turn-based systems, creating a unique and enjoyable blend. You will be able to see what your enemies are planning to do, and when they intend to do it. With fine control over the timing of your squad’s actions, you will be able to counter your enemies’ attacks. Then, synchronize the movements of your units and execute the perfect offensive. Phantom Brigade is officially available only on Windows computers. There are several unofficial ways to get around this issue, however. Learn how to play Phantom Brigade on Mac by reading our helpful guide.

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SimRail is a very descriptive name; it very plainly communicates that this game is a railway simulator. But it is not possible to learn all the details about the game this way. So, what kind of railway simulator is SimRail? What does it focus on? What is it good at? In SimRail, you can play as either a train driver or a train dispatcher. As a driver, you will obviously have to control your vehicle. Ensure that your passengers are safe, but make sure to arrive on time. This may sound easy, but it isn’t. Trains are complex machines, and this game accurately recreates all the procedures necessary to drive one. Though, it would be better to say that SimRail many different procedures to drive many different trains; after all, this game allows you to drive both ancient steam locomotives, ultramodern high-speed bullet trains, and everything in between. In the train dispatcher mode, you will control the rail network itself, changing the rail connections so that the trains go where they need to. Just like in the driver mode, you will be able to use both antiquated and modern machinery to accomplish this task. Although SimRail is a Windows exclusive, there are several (unofficial) ways to play SimRail on Mac. Read the article below to learn about them.

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Planet Zoo is a management simulator game developed by Frontier Developments. Just as the name suggests, in this game you’ll be managing a zoo. It will not span an entire planet, but don’t think this will limit your creativity; you have vast stretches of land at your disposal. Sticking animals in tiny cages makes them depressed and unhappy, which in turn results in unhappy visitors and an unprofitable zoo. To keep animals active, you’ll have to provide them with a stimulating environment; something that resembles their natural habitat, generally speaking. There are many different animals in the game, each with unique needs. Some are harmless and easy to take care of, perfect for beginner zoos. But some are much more challenging, requiring large habitats and a specific landscape. Of course, you don’t need to cater to all needs of your animals, either; it is more of a late-game challenge. Planet Zoo is available only on Microsoft Windows. The lack of console ports is understandable; these games are meant to be played with a keyboard and a mouse, not game controllers. But what if you want to play Planet Zoo on Mac? There are several unofficial tools that can make this happen. Learn more in the article below.

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SCP: Secret Laboratory is a free multiplayer game set within the fictional universe of SCP Foundation. The Foundation is a organization determined to protect humanity from anomalous threats. It locates objects, people, and other entities that do not follow the laws of physics, and contains them in laboratories. Studying them, however, is a secondary concern; the most important part is to simply keep them inside. That is done for safety – many specimens are incredibly hostile – but also to ensure that mankind doesn’t learn about the supernatural world. Unfortunately, the SCP Foundation has many enemies. Chaos Insurgency has managed to infiltrate a Foundation lab, Site-02, and released many dangerous entities. At this point, the game begins. You will need to accomplish objectives that depend on your role. Test subjects, for example, seek to escape the facility. Security personnel must protect and evacuate vulnerable scientists (who are also playable). Chaos Insurgency agents work to kill Foundation members and plunder the laboratory of anomalous objects. You can even play as sentient SCP entities; in this case, your job is simply to sow chaos and kill as many humans as possible. This game is a Windows exclusive, but don’t let it stop you. With the right tools, you can play SCP: Secret Laboratory on Mac as well. Read the guide below to learn how.

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Operation: Harsh Doorstop is a sandbox shooter developed by Drakeling Labs. Notably, the game is entirely free, as its development is funded through donations. Unlike many “free” games out there, it doesn’t feature microtransactions, either. Operation: Harsh Doorstop intends to be a heavily moddable multiplayer sandbox similar to Garry’s Mod, but with more focus on guns, enemies, and shooting. So it’s not precisely a game, but rather a platform to create and host custom shooting‑based experiences. You can have servers that are nothing like each other even though they host the same game mode, because they use a different collection of mods. Operation: Harsh Doorstop supports all kinds of game modes. Some examples include an alien invasion mode called “Troopers”, in which players have to defend themselves against alien bugs, a “Casual Warfare” mode that seeks to replicate Call of Duty experience, and a zombie survival mode. They can be developed by anyone, so it’s likely that more will be available in the future. It is important to note that this game doesn’t support OS X. But what if you wanted to play Operation: Harsh Doorstop on Mac anyway? Believe it or not, it’s possible. The guide below will explain the details.

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Aliens: Fireteam Elite is an third-person shooting game developed and published by Cold Iron Studios. Although this game is a part of the Alien franchise, it focuses on action instead of horror. There are still horror elements present, but constant hordes of enemies don’t leave much room for suspense. That’s not to say Fireteam Elite is a bad game; far from it. It is highly engaging and intense, has great music, and features an interesting story campaign. It is intended to be played cooperatively, in teams of three, and, as such, can be really fun to play with friends. Those that prefer a singleplayer experience can choose to play with two AI companions instead. The game features seven different classes designed to complement one another. The customization, however, doesn’t end there. Each class has many different weapons and perks available for selection. Not all of them are available at the start; many need to be unlocked through gameplay. This provides a sense of progression between games. Aliens: Fireteam Elite is available on PS4 & 5, Xbox One & Series X/S, and also on Microsoft Windows. Officially, OS X is not supported, but it’s still possible to play Aliens: Fireteam Elite on Mac. Read the article below to learn how.

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Sonic Mania is a platforming game developed by Headcannon and published by SEGA. Developed to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Sonic franchise, this game is designed to look and play just like the original games for the SEGA Genesis console. Sonic Mania features three playable characters: Sonic himself, Tails, and Knuckles. All of them have unique abilities to ensure gameplay variety. Sonic has his trademark dash, Tails is capable of flight, and Knuckles can climb walls. The game has 13 different levels; however, only five of them are fully original. The other eight are adapted from previous Sonic games. Although this has caused some criticism – people would’ve preferred more new content – all of them are fun to play. All levels feature two boss fights and cutscenes that gradually reveal the game’s story. The game can be played on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Nintendo Switch version is available for those who wish to play on the go, and Windows users were not neglected either; a digital version of the game can be purchased on Steam. Unsurprisingly, there’s no official Mac support, but you can play Sonic Mania on Mac nonetheless. How? The guide below will answer this question.

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Inside the Backrooms is a multiplayer horror game developed by MrFatcat. It is one of several games inspired by the Backrooms, a piece of internet folklore that describes an endless, seemingly empty office space that can be accessed by phasing through reality in certain areas. But even though this maze of office rooms is devoid of any activity, strange noises can, sometimes, be heard. Clearly, something lurks down there. Inside the Backrooms invites its players to explore this unnerving place. Team up with your friends and try to escape from this office nightmare. This will not be an easy task. Navigating these nearly identical rooms is difficult enough; but you will also have to scavenge for scarce supplies, solve mysterious puzzles scattered around, and avoid the Backrooms’ hostile inhabitants. There are six different enemies in the game, and learning their behaviors is essential for survival. Inside the Backrooms is available only on Microsoft Windows. Though support for other platforms may be added in the future, it is unlikely to happen soon, as the dev team is busy improving the game’s VR support. But it is nonetheless possible to play Inside the Backrooms on Mac. The guide below will explain how to do it.

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Undisputed is a boxing game developed and published by Steel City Interactive. People who are not into this sport may believe that boxing is all about throwing punches, but real fans know better. And Undisputed wants to cater to these fans. There is, obviously, quite a lot of punching involved, but it happens in a complicated way, just like in the real sport. Undisputed aims to recreate the fluidity of real-world movements by providing the players with more than 60 different punching moves, many defensive moves, and even foot movement mechanics. Of course, fighting is intense and exhausting, so you will have to manage stamina, too. But even a sport like boxing isn’t purely physical. There’s plenty of strategy involved as well. For one, not all fighters are the same. Both you and your opponent have attributes and traits. You will have to make sure your playstyle matches your strengths. You also have the ability to outsmart your opponents; confuse them with feint moves and attack from a direction they don’t expect. Currently, Undisputed is available only on Microsoft Windows. There are plans to release the game on Xbox Series X/S and PS5 as well, but there are no plans for a Mac release. Despite this, you can play Undisputed on Mac. How? The guide below will answer this question.

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