Top Mac Game 2019

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Mar 20, 2020 Crusader Kings 2 was already one of our favorite Strategy games on Mac, but now that the game is free, it has become one of our top recommendations. CK2 is a 4X turn-based strategy game that features immensely challenging, yet rewarding gameplay.

Mac sports simulation games. Great apps provide intuitive new ways for people to learn, create, and accomplish. The App of the Year winners set the bar for them all. We celebrate this year’s selects — and the developers behind them — for their innovation and exceptional design.

  • Spectre Camera
    Lux Optics LLC
      • iPhone App of the Year
  • Flow by Moleskine
    Moleskine Srl
      • iPad App of the Year
  • Affinity Publisher
    Serif Labs
      • Mac App of the Year
  • The Explorers
    The Explorers Network
      • Apple TV App of the Year

Of the many, many games we played this year, these took our breath away. With inspirational storytelling, delightful design, and innovative use of the latest Apple technologies, they did more than challenge players — they delivered exceptional, compelling experiences.

  • Sky: Children of the Light
    thatgamecompany
      • iPhone Game of the Year
  • 光·遇
    Hangzhou NetEase Leihuo Technology Co., Ltd.
      • iPhone Game of the Year
  • Hyper Light Drifter
    Abylight S.L.
      • iPad Game of the Year
  • GRIS
    Devolver
      • Mac Game of the Year
  • Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap
    DotEmu
      • Apple TV Game of the Year

Best Mac Apps 2019

In a collection of groundbreaking games, this one stood out to become the first Apple Arcade Game of the Year. The incredible visuals, marvelous music, and brilliant gameplay make it a must-play experience.

  • Sayonara Wild Hearts
    Annapurna Interactive

These apps and games for iPhone and iPad were part of two cultural phenomenons that helped define 2019.

Blockbusters Reborn

Simultaneously nostalgic and new, these world-famous franchises were boldly reimagined.

  • Alien: Blackout
    D3PA
  • Assassin's Creed Rebellion
    Ubisoft
  • Call of Duty®: Mobile
    Activision Publishing, Inc.
  • Call of Duty: Mobile - Garena
    Garena Mobile Private
  • 콜 오브 듀티: 모바일
    Tencent Games
  • 跑跑卡丁车官方竞速版
    Tencent Mobile Games
  • Dota Underlords
    Valve
  • Dr. Mario World
    Nintendo Co., Ltd.
  • 辐射:避难所Online
    Shulong Information Technology (Zhejiang) Co., Ltd.
  • 最终幻想:勇气启示录
    Chengdu Seasun Shiyou Technology Co., Ltd
  • Gears POP!
    Microsoft Corporation
  • Hot Wheels Infinite Loop
    Mattel, Inc.
  • Langrisser
    ZlongGames
  • 梦幻模拟战
    Shanghai Zishun Information Technology Co., Ltd.
  • ラングリッサー モバイル
    ZlongGames
  • 랑그릿사
    ZlongGames
  • Lineage 2: Revolution
    Netmarble Corporation
  • 리니지2M
    NCSOFT
  • ドラゴンクエストウォーク
    SQUARE ENIX
  • Mario Kart Tour
    Nintendo Co., Ltd.
  • Minecraft Earth
    Mojang
  • Pokémon Masters
    DeNA Co., Ltd.
  • The Elder Scrolls: Blades
    Bethesda
  • The King of Fighters ALLSTAR
    Netmarble Corporation
  • 三国志·战略版
    Aligames Inc.
  • Warhammer: Chaos & Conquest
    Tilting Point
  • 轩辕剑龙舞云山
    Hangzhou NetEase Leihuo Technology Co., Ltd.
  • 龍舞雲山
    SOFTSTAR Games INC.

The Storyteller Within

Best Mac Game 2019

In 2019, these apps helped us discover our inner creators — in whatever form they took. With their help, we became podcasters, photographers, designers, videographers, and authors.

  • 1 Second Everyday: Video Diary
    1SE
  • 24FPS - Video Filter & LUT
    Polarr, Inc.
  • Anchor
    Anchor FM Inc.
  • Canva: Stories & Video Maker
    Canva
  • Filmr - Video Editor & Filter
    Stei App, ltda
  • FlipaClip: Cartoon Animation
    Visual Blasters LLC
  • 快手
    Beijing Kwai Technology Co., Ltd.
  • Lifecake Family & Baby Photos
    Lifecake Ltd
  • Magisto Video Editor
    Vimeo, Inc.
  • Mojo - Stories Editor
    Archery Inc.
  • Nizo
    Image Mechanics
  • Noisy Book
    Lumen Digital
  • Over: Design/Flyer/Story Maker
    Over, Inc.
  • Spark Camera - Video Editor
    Dayworks.
  • Steller
    Expedition Travel Advisor, Inc.
  • StoryBoost: Story Editor
    Lightricks Ltd.
  • Tayasui Sketches
    Tayasui.com
  • Typic 2: Fonts & Text on Photo
    Hi Mom S.A.S
  • Unfold — Create Stories
    Unfold Creative
  • Vostok
    Dmitry Mashkin
  • VUE Vlog
    VUE VIDEO CO., LTD.
  • VUE - Video Camera and Editor
    VUE VIDEO CO., LTD.
  • Wattpad
    Wattpad Corp
  • WIDE短视频 - 一键自动Vlog
    Xiamen Meitu Technology Co., Ltd.

App selections vary by region, language, and/or platform.