Games like EarthBound on Mac
4 of the 5 modern alternatives to EarthBound (1994) run on Mac. The cheapest is UNDERTALE at € 9,99. All of them are made by independent developers.
Mac support for classics is patchier than PC, and Apple's move away from 32-bit software broke a lot of older re-releases. What works well: games sold through Steam or GOG with native Apple Silicon builds, cross-platform open-source engine ports, and browser-based versions. Many remaining gaps can be closed with an emulator or a compatibility layer.
Prices, platform availability and Steam Deck compatibility can change at any time. Always check the store page before buying.
UNDERTALE Indie
€ 9,99A landmark indie RPG deeply inspired by EarthBound's tone and combat.
UNDERTALE runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Playable.
YIIK: A Postmodern RPG Indie
€ 19,99An indie RPG channeling EarthBound's surreal modern-day setting.
YIIK: A Postmodern RPG runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Playable.
OMORI Indie
€ 16,79A surreal, emotionally heavy RPG built visibly on EarthBound's structure and its unease.
OMORI runs on PC, Mac, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Playable.
DELTARUNE Indie
€ 23,99Toby Fox's follow-up to Undertale, carrying the same odd humour and inventive battle system.
DELTARUNE runs on PC, Mac, PlayStation, Switch. Not available on Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, Xbox. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Not on Mac
These alternatives to EarthBound are listed on the main page, but do not run on Mac:
All 5 games like EarthBound