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There are thousands of reasons to love Macs<\/a>. They\u2019re powerful and reliable, and macOS provides an unrivaled experience. However, when it comes to gaming, the Mac lacks the complete library of games that Windows boasts.<\/p>\n

But that\u2019s not to say that there aren\u2019t great games available right now for macOS. Rocket Yard contributor Ric Molina at Mac Gamer HQ<\/a> has once again proven this with his recent list of the Top 25 Best Mac Games of 2018<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The list is worth a look for Mac gaming enthusiasts, those new to Mac gaming, and new Mac owners alike. To make it simple, Mac Gamer HQ even breaks down the general system requirements for each game on the list.<\/p>\n

Be sure to check out the list to find something new (or classic) to play and remember, Macs can be great for gaming too<\/a>!<\/p>\n

Related:<\/strong> See Frames-Per-Second in Real Time with \u2018Count It\u2019 App<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

There are thousands of reasons to love Macs. They\u2019re powerful and reliable, and macOS provides an unrivaled experience. However, when it comes to gaming, the Mac lacks the complete library of games that Windows boasts. But that\u2019s not to say that there aren\u2019t great games available right now for macOS. 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