Games like Sam & Max Hit the Road on Mac
3 of the 5 modern alternatives to Sam & Max Hit the Road (1993) run on Mac. One of them is free, and the cheapest paid option is The Darkside Detective at € 11,99. 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.
ScummVM
FreeA free engine that runs the original Hit the Road (game files required).
ScummVM is also an alternative to 2 other classics
ScummVM runs on PC, Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. Not available on PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, Steam Deck.
The Darkside Detective Indie
€ 11,99A witty indie point-and-click about paranormal cases.
The Darkside Detective runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Sam & Max Save the World Remastered
€ 19,99A remaster of the modern episodic revival of the duo.
Sam & Max Save the World Remastered runs on PC, Mac, Switch. Not available on Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox. It is Steam Deck Playable.
Not on Mac
These alternatives to Sam & Max Hit the Road are listed on the main page, but do not run on Mac:
All 5 games like Sam & Max Hit the Road