Games like Myst on Mac
3 of the 5 modern alternatives to Myst (1993) run on Mac. The cheapest is Quern - Undying Thoughts at € 24,99. One is 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.
The Witness
€ 36,99A silent island full of panel puzzles that teach their own rules, in the purest Myst tradition.
The Witness runs on PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, PlayStation, Xbox. Not available on Linux, Android phone, Android tablet, Switch. It is Steam Deck Playable.
Obduction
€ 30,49Cyan's own successor to Myst: alien worlds, no hand-holding, and machinery you have to reason out.
Obduction is also an alternative to 2 other classics
Obduction runs on PC, Mac, PlayStation, Xbox. Not available on Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, Switch. It is Steam Deck Playable.
Quern - Undying Thoughts Indie
€ 24,99A gorgeous indie first-person puzzle adventure in the Myst tradition.
Quern - Undying Thoughts is also an alternative to 1 other classic
Quern - Undying Thoughts runs on PC, Mac, Linux. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. It is Steam Deck Untested.
Not on Mac
These alternatives to Myst are listed on the main page, but do not run on Mac:
All 5 games like Myst