Games like Ultima VII: The Black Gate on Mac
3 of the 5 modern alternatives to Ultima VII: The Black Gate (1992) run on Mac. One of them is free, and the cheapest paid option is Stoneshard 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.
Divinity: Original Sin 2
€ 44,99The modern RPG that best captures Ultima VII's simulated world, where almost everything can be picked up or combined.
Divinity: Original Sin 2 is also an alternative to 1 other classic
Divinity: Original Sin 2 runs on PC, Mac, iPad, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Linux, iPhone, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Exult
FreeA free, open-source engine that runs Ultima VII on modern systems (game files required).
Exult runs on PC, Mac, Linux, Android phone, Android tablet. Not available on iPhone, iPad, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, Steam Deck.
Stoneshard Indie
€ 24,99A hardcore indie roguelike RPG with deep systems and open exploration.
Stoneshard runs on PC, Mac, Linux. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. It is Steam Deck Playable.
Not on Mac
These alternatives to Ultima VII: The Black Gate are listed on the main page, but do not run on Mac:
All 5 games like Ultima VII: The Black Gate