8 Best Free Games You Can Play on MacBook

Playing games on your laptop can be a fun activity to pass the time, especially when you're in "leisure mode." Many users of Windows laptops have plenty of free games to choose from. Then, what about those who use MacBooks? Are free games comparable to Windows available for download?

Indeed, the App Store offers a variety of free games that MacBook users can take advantage of. The Carisinyal team has compiled a list of some of these game titles. Want to know more? Feel free to explore the list provided below.

1. Code of War

Are you interested in engaging in combat games on your MacBook? Then, give Code of War a shot. This game has noticeable similarities to titles like Counter Strike and Point Blank, but use a third-person perspective. A stable internet connection is essential to play Code of War.

You'll have the option to select the Free For All game mode or participate in team-based battles. The Free For All mode thrusts you into combat against all other players.

In your role as an independent combatant, you'll need to win battles and successfully complete various in-game missions. These tasks may involve item collection or accruing kills.

To enhance your gameplay experience, remember to upgrade or purchase new weaponry using your in-game currency. Notably, battles in this game demand energy units and tokens. If you lack both, you won't be able to initiate a battle. Each round has a duration of just 2 minutes.

Even on older MacBooks, the game operates seamlessly. Our team experienced it on a 2015 MacBook with the graphics settings maximized. While the graphics may not be top-tier, Code of War remains an enjoyable game worth trying.

2. Infinity Beats: Song Edition

If you're a fan of piano-based games such as Magic Tiles or similar, then Infinity Beats: Song Edition is certainly worth a shot. A fascinating aspect of this game is its high difficulty level. Even if you set the speed to the lowest, the pace of the tile movement remains rapid.

Infinity Beats: Song Edition is ideal for music enthusiasts who enjoy a good challenge. Throughout the game, you're given a large number of 'lives'. Here lies the real challenge: if you happen to press the wrong button just once, you drain your life supply, and consequently, it's game over.

Once you complete the initial song, the following ones become accessible. At this point, you have the freedom to select the genre of song you want to play. But unlike Magic Tiles, you won't find popular songs here.

Interested? Feel free to download Infinity Beats from the App Store. It's not exclusive to the MacBook; you can also enjoy the game on your iPad.

3. Dot’s Home

In addition to war and music games, you might want to consider Dot's Home, a free casual game playable on a MacBook. Dot's Home offers an interactive experience similar to a visual novel.

In this game, you take the role of Dorothea, also known as 'Dot', a young girl living with her grandmother and niece. The plot thickens when Dot's grandmother plans to sell the family home, once owned by Dot's grandfather, to a real estate agent named Murphy.

Their beloved home is going apart, and while Dot's grandmother thinks selling it is a good idea, Dot is totally against it. For Dot, the house holds immeasurable sentimental value - it's not about the monetary worth, but the treasured memories and the difficult path they went to obtain the house.

Your mission is to assist Dot in turning her life around. Together, you and Dot will venture into the past, interacting with Dot's parents and her sister. Your dialog choices will have a ripple effect, impacting both the past and the future, so choose wisely.

The game concludes with one of three distinct endings - good, neutral, and bad. After a playthrough lasting 30 minutes, the Carisinyal team achieved a neutral ending.

Dot's Home engages with its interesting narrative, intuitive controls, and visually appealing 2D graphics. It's no surprise that it received an award from the App Store in 2022.

4. Asphalt 9: Legends

The car racing game Asphalt 9: Legends can also be played for free on a MacBook. This visually appealing game with its gripping missions might already be familiar to many.

The career mode offers plenty of missions to conquer. With each mission accomplished, players are rewarded with either car blueprints or in-game currency, which can be use to upgrade their vehicle.

Beyond the career mode, there are additional game modes that are worth exploring. Multiplayer is one of them, but they are locked initially and only become accessible when you exchange a certain number of career flags earned from completed missions.

Our team at Carisinyal has verified that Asphalt 9: Legends operates flawlessly on a MacBook with medium graphics settings at 60 fps.

5. Fishdom

If you're interested in creating a tranquil aquarium full of attractive and friendly fish, consider playing Fishdom. This soothing game will immerse you in an array of mini-games and engaging match-three puzzles.

The mini-games task you with hunting down other aquatic creatures, ranging from small fry to larger species. Successfully consuming a large fish provides you with rewards in the form of coins and diamonds.

The match-three puzzle game also gives out coins and diamonds as prizes. These can be used to purchase a variety of items, including new fish for your aquarium. It's not limited to one aquarium either; you have the possibility of owning three additional aquariums if you progress to higher levels in the game.

Download Fishdom on the App Store and dive into the relaxing world of virtual aquarium management.

6. Horror Hotel

Next, our team is here to take you through a review of the chilling game, Horror Hotel, developed by One Tap Games and designed for the MacBook. This game puts you in cryptic puzzles within a creepy hotel setting (the hotel takes its inspiration from the movie The Shining).

Commands mysteriously appear on the room walls, guiding your actions throughout the game. As the game unfolds, you come face-to-face with the hotel's sinister secrets. The objective is simple yet harrowing - unravel these mysteries before becoming a victim yourself.

The Carisinyal team experienced a genuine chill playing Horror Hotel, with its spooky sound effects and visuals. From the very beginning, the gloomy circumstances of the main character trapped in a terrifying location shook us. Compelled to follow the commands appearing on the walls, the atmosphere gradually turned increasingly horrific.

Horror Hotel is definitely a game to experience, particularly if you're a fan of horror and puzzle genres. It's available for download on the App Store.

7. Cooking Mastery

Cooking Mastery is a culinary-themed game designed for MacBook, with its gameplay mirroring that of many well-known cooking games available on iOS/Android. The game requires skilled time management in order to respond to the steady stream of customers, ensuring their satisfaction.

The game features numerous levels to engage the players. You'll start your culinary journey by managing an American restaurant, and as you progress, you'll get opportunities to run different types of restaurants.

You'll be responsible for preparing all the dishes by yourself in the game. Enhancing your kitchen equipment can help speed up the cooking process. Accomplishing various missions will earn you substantial rewards.

Although downloading the game is free, it does incorporate real money transactions. Furthermore, Cooking Mastery extends its compatibility to both iPhone and iPad.

8. ONO

Judging from the name and the displayed image, it's clear that this game is a humorous take on UNO. Indeed, the card game's mechanics resemble those of UNO, but there are several unique twists.

In ONO, you have the option to compete against the AI, other online players, or your own friends. Each round of play doesn't have a time constraint, offering a more relaxed gaming environment. Unlike other games, there are no specific rewards such as coins; the primary focus is simply on enjoying the game.

The rules are straightforward: every player receives 7 cards, and the first one to play all their cards is declared the winner. ONO is available as a free download on the App Store.

That concludes the Carisinyal team's overview of free-to-play games on MacBook. While some of the games mentioned aren't entirely free and do include in-app purchases, they don't require an upfront payment to start playing. Remember, opting for in-app purchases is totally up to you.

Keep in mind that a few of the highlighted games might have average graphics or features. However, this is understandable considering most of them are available for free. Which games piqued your interest the most? Share with us in the comment section!