Here is a definitive list of titles that have received official updates or community fixes to run perfectly on High Sierra (10.13.6, the final build).

Title: Games for macOS High Sierra FIXED – Make Old 32-bit Games Run Again

Description:

Can't run your classic Mac games on newer OS? macOS High Sierra (10.13) is the last OS that supports both 32-bit and 64-bit games. But many still crash – until now.

🎮 Top Fixed Games & Solutions:

✅ Portal 2 / Left 4 Dead 2 – Fix: Verify game files, then delete libsteam.dylib from the game's bin folder.

✅ Diablo III (Legacy version) – Fix: Set -windowed launch option in Battle.net settings.

✅ The Walking Dead (Telltale Seasons 1 & 2) – Fix: Navigate to Library/Application Support/Telltale Games/ and delete prefs.prop. Black screen gone.

✅ Garry's Mod – Fix: Force OpenGL instead of Metal via launch option: -gl

✅ SimCity 4 Deluxe – Fix: Apply the "4GB Patch" using a Wineskin wrapper to prevent memory crashes.

📌 IMPORTANT FIX FOR STEAM: If a game crashes immediately on High Sierra, go to:
Steam Library → Right-click game → Properties → Betas
Select "macos_32bit - 32-bit macOS build" (if available).

🔧 System-Level Fixes for High Sierra:

💬 Comment below which game crashes for you – I will share the specific fix.

Original Issue: The Steam version suffers from a black screen on launch. The Fix: The GOG.com version has been manually re-wrapped with a WineSkin that forces 32-bit color depth. This is the only "fixed" digital purchase for High Sierra.

GAMES FOR macOS HIGH SIERRA - FIXED 🛠️

Stop the crashes. Here's the working fix list:

✅ Natively fixed: Half-Life 2, Stardew Valley (old build), Borderlands 1, Rome: Total War.

❌ Won't work (even with fixes): Rise of the Tomb Raider, Metal Gear Solid V (require Metal 2+).

High Sierra is still a gaming beast – if you know the fixes. Save this post. 🎮

macOS High Sierra (10.13) is a unique "sweet spot" for Mac gaming because it is one of the last versions to support both older 32-bit games and newer 64-bit titles before Apple dropped 32-bit support in macOS Catalina

Here is a list of highly-rated games that run on High Sierra, ranging from deep narratives to classic staples. Top Story-Driven & RPG Games Disco Elysium

As of February 15, 2024, Steam has officially ended support for macOS 10.13 High Sierra. While existing installations may continue to run for a time, they no longer receive security updates or technical support.

For users still on High Sierra, "fixed" or stable games typically include classic 32-bit titles that are no longer playable on newer macOS versions like Catalina and beyond. Confirmed Working Games for macOS High Sierra

These games have been verified by community lists and technical documentation to run on High Sierra (10.13):

Classic Valve Titles: Portal 1 & 2, Half-Life 2, Left 4 Dead 2, and Team Fortress 2 (Note: TF2 only works on 10.14 and earlier because it is a 32-bit game).

Indie Favorites: Minecraft (classic versions), Stardew Valley, Terraria, Hades, Hollow Knight, and Slay the Spire.

AAA Classics: Alien: Isolation, BioShock Infinite, Call of Duty: Black Ops III, Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, and Civilization V.

Strategy & Simulation: The Sims 4, Kerbal Space Program, Project Zomboid, and Age of Wonders III. Common "Fixes" for High Sierra Gaming Issues

If you are experiencing performance issues like stuttering or low frame rates (common after the switch to the Apple File System/APFS in 10.13), consider these fixes:

Source Engine Stuttering: For games like CS:GO (Legacy) or TF2, disable "Steam Overlay" in the game settings, as it is known to cause stuttering on High Sierra.

32-Bit Compatibility: High Sierra is one of the last versions to support 32-bit games. If a game doesn't launch, check if it requires a 32-bit environment, which High Sierra provides natively.

Graphics Slowdown: Some users report frame rate drops (e.g., from 60 FPS to 30 FPS) after upgrading to High Sierra. A common "fix" is to ensure your GPU drivers are updated, though for older Macs, downgrading to macOS 10.12 Sierra is sometimes the only way to regain performance in certain Blizzard titles like Diablo III.

Legacy Steam Client: If the Steam client refuses to update or launch, you may need to use specific Steam Support guides to maintain the last compatible version of the client. Steam macOS 10.13 and 10.14 Support

As of February 15th, 2024, Steam officially stopped supporting the macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) and 10.14 (Mojave) operating systems. How to keep playing classic Steam games on an old Mac

macOS High Sierra (10.13) can still run a solid library of games if you know which titles are compatible and how to fix common issues. This post lists tested games that work well on High Sierra, common problems you may encounter, and step-by-step fixes to get them running smoothly.

Original Issue: Multiplayer desyncs on High Sierra due to network stack changes. The Fix: Aspyr released a steam_network_fix.dylib. Place this in ~/Library/Application Support/Steam/SteamApps/common/Sid Meier's Civilization V/. Note: The complete edition now shows as "Fixed" in the SteamDB history.

High Sierra was the last macOS to support 32-bit. These work but will not run on Catalina or newer.