The Apple II, Macintosh, and iOS platforms have all had a variety of great games over the years. Here are some of the best games for each platform:Apple II:
- Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar - This classic RPG from Richard Garriott features an open world and non-linear gameplay, and has been cited as one of the greatest video games of all time.
- Oregon Trail - A classic educational game that has been updated and re-released many times over the years, Oregon Trail tasks players with leading a wagon train across the United States in the 1800s.
- Choplifter! - Players must fly a helicopter behind enemy lines to rescue hostages and bring them back to safety.
- Lode Runner - This puzzle-platformer involves collecting gold while avoiding enemies and digging holes to trap them.
- Prince of Persia - This platformer features rotoscoped animations and challenging puzzles as players guide the titular prince through a dangerous palace to save his princess.
- Myst - A point-and-click adventure game with beautiful graphics and a haunting soundtrack, Myst has been credited with popularizing the CD-ROM format and revolutionizing the adventure game genre.
- SimCity - The classic city-building simulator challenges players to design and manage a thriving metropolis, dealing with everything from traffic to natural disasters.
- Marathon - Bungie's sci-fi first-person shooter predates their more famous Halo series and is still beloved by fans for its innovative level design and engaging story.
- The Secret of Monkey Island - This humorous adventure game from LucasArts has players guide the hapless Guybrush Threepwood through a series of pirate-themed puzzles and challenges.
- Diablo II - This dark fantasy action-RPG from Blizzard Entertainment remains a fan favorite, with addictive loot-hunting and challenging gameplay.
- Monument Valley - A gorgeous puzzle game with a unique and immersive visual style, Monument Valley challenges players to guide a princess through a series of M.C. Escher-inspired levels.
- Threes! - A simple but addictive puzzle game that challenges players to slide numbered tiles around a grid to add them up to three or multiples of three.
- Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP - This stylized adventure game has players exploring a magical realm and fighting monsters while uncovering a mysterious storyline.
- Alto's Adventure - A beautiful and peaceful snowboarding game that has players racing down a mountain while collecting coins and completing challenges.
- Hearthstone - Blizzard Entertainment's popular digital card game has players build decks of magical spells and minions to battle other players online.
If you are comparing this title with other classic games, see broader video-game recommendations. You can also browse the classic-games archive by platform.