6 FPS Games for Mac Owners:
Video games and MacBooks are not used often in the same sentence. Most gamers prefer consoles or computers manufactured specifically for games.
As far as Macs go, these devices are more commonly used for work. Nevertheless, considering how far Apple has gone recently with its hardware improvements, playing video games on a Mac is not that far-fetched anymore.
If you have a MacBook yourself and are looking to try some shooter games, there are quite a few FPS games for Mac owners to try.
Keep in mind, though, that you might need to spend some time optimizing Mac's overall performance first to prepare the computer for gaming. Check Mac fan control settings to avoid overheating, disable redundant background processes via Activity Monitor, and even free up some drive space if you can. After doing that, you should have a better gaming experience.
Now, for the FPS games that are available on macOS. In some cases, you should not run into compatibility issues because the game supports macOS. On the other hand, there are a few cases when you will need to boot MS Windows to run a game on your MacBook.
Borderlands:
Borderlands is not your traditional shooter game. It is a series of games that have a continuous story. The humor is one of the strongest game's suits, though some players found the third installment to be a bit lackluster in terms of writing.
The hook of Borderlands is the loot. You get elements of RPG games by acquiring better loot and improving your characters' stats not just with the help of more powerful weapons but a dedicated skill tree which is different for all the playable characters.
If you are looking for a nice experience and a story to enjoy while pursuing character growth, Borderlands is a great option.
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive:
As far as competitive FPS games go, CS: GO is the most popular option, no questions asked. The game is not convoluted with random abilities like other titles.
Instead, it follows the true and tested pattern of guns and kits that is balanced for both sides—terrorists and counter-terrorists.
Even if you have no aspirations to become a competitive player, Counter-Strike is still a great game to play. Since there are so many players, it does not take too long to find a match. You can also go for a deathmatch scenario that eliminates the cooldown period of waiting for a new round after you die in a regular game.
Overwatch:
Overwatch is an example of an FPS game that does not really support macOS, which means that you will need to circumvent the problem by using Bootable Windows.
As a game, Overwatch is quite fun, thanks to its wide selection of different characters. The players also have dedicated roles and can switch from tank to DPS to support and so on.
The pace of Overwatch matches can be a bit daunting at first, but you should get the hang of it after playing for a bit.
Valorant:
If there is one way to define Riot's Valorant, it would probably be a mix of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and Overwatch.
Riot is not really known for its originality, but it does not mean that they offer a lackluster product.
Valorant is a lot of fun once you get the hang of different mechanics and what each character has to offer.
As far as the competitive scene goes, Valorant stands as one of the most popular competitive FPS games at the moment. If you feel like watching professional matches feel free to do so because Valorant tournaments tend to run throughout the year and be streamed on Twitch TV.
Bioshock Infinite:
Similar to Borderlands, Bioshock is another game that is driven via its story. It is not a competitive game that you play to kill other players.
No, the steampunk genre and certain horror elements are where Bioshock shines the most. If you love story-driven games and want to experience the world of Bioshock by progressing through the world as its main protagonist, do not hesitate to give it a go.
Fortnite:
The golden age of battle royale games might have passed, but there are still plenty of players spending their time on Fortnite.
If you were to look at the game early on, you would think that it is not for you, mainly due to the graphics. Animated visuals give off that cartoonish vibes, which can be off-putting.
Nevertheless, it does not take too long to get used to the graphics and enjoy Fortnite. What matters is the gameplay, right?
Battle royale titles are not for everyone, but you should try them anyway. The game is free to play, and figuring out the gameplay is quite easy.
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