I have a mid 2015 15" with dGPU. What are the best games to be played with onboard keyboard + trackpad within OS X? Using a controller or mouse is not an option as I carry enough when I travel.
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Best games on OS X using keyboard & trackpad only
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Thanks for taking the time to respond. I understand using the trackpad is not ideal or appropriate for many games, but I would really prefer not to carry one more thing. I travel often was just looking for something to pass the time in my downtime.
In my old job, I would travel at least once a month, and carrying a mouse was not a burden. You might be able to play strategy games, such as XCOM or Civilization, with the trackpad, but anything else is going to give you a hard time.
I'm on the road now and it would take considerable effort to track down a mouse, there's no Wal-Marts or Best Buys around these parts. I'll check out XCOM and Civilization. Thanks!
The best games require a mouse, they don't take up that much space. I put mine, a Razer Game Mouse in a small Tupperware container. 
Crypt of the NecroDancer
Everything is done via up down left right (maybe enter in menu but i use a gamepad)
Long review that describes what it is.
I often get to play using the track-pad (using multi-touch gestures), since you've got a force-touch track-pad the clicking job might be even easier to do.
I'd suggest trying :
- HearthStone (a card game)
- Civilisation (a strategy game)
- Firewatch (an exploration game, FPS) time to use that dGPU
- Don't starve (a cute/hard survival game)
- Factorio (a management/survival game) don't be scared by the crappy looks, it's one of the sweetest in the list
- Dr. Langeskov, The Tiger, and The Terribly Cursed Emerald: A Whirlwind Heist (a funny 10min game, FPS)
- Portal (the cake is a.....)
Mmmh that's all I can think of for now.. Have fun!
I'd suggest trying :
- HearthStone (a card game)
- Civilisation (a strategy game)
- Firewatch (an exploration game, FPS) time to use that dGPU
- Don't starve (a cute/hard survival game)
- Factorio (a management/survival game) don't be scared by the crappy looks, it's one of the sweetest in the list
- Dr. Langeskov, The Tiger, and The Terribly Cursed Emerald: A Whirlwind Heist (a funny 10min game, FPS)
- Portal (the cake is a.....)
Mmmh that's all I can think of for now.. Have fun!
I often get to play using the track-pad (using multi-touch gestures), since you've got a force-touch track-pad the clicking job might be even easier to do.
I'd suggest trying :
- HearthStone (a card game)
- Civilisation (a strategy game)
- Firewatch (an exploration game, FPS) time to use that dGPU
- Don't starve (a cute/hard survival game)
- Factorio (a management/survival game) don't be scared by the crappy looks, it's one of the sweetest in the list
- Dr. Langeskov, The Tiger, and The Terribly Cursed Emerald: A Whirlwind Heist (a funny 10min game, FPS)
- Portal (the cake is a.....)
Mmmh that's all I can think of for now.. Have fun!
Thanks for all the suggestions. Lots here to keep me entertained
.I think some members have misunderstood the nature of my question. I'm not looking for the best gaming experience my MacBook has to offer which would entail a mouse but rather looking for an enjoyable gaming experience with my trackpad.
Thanks for all the suggestions. Lots here to keep me entertained
I think some members have misunderstood the nature of my question. I'm not looking for the best gaming experience my MacBook has to offer which would entail a mouse but rather looking for an enjoyable gaming experience with my trackpad.
I thought Gone Home was pretty good, and the trackpad was fine for it. Same with the Stanley Parable. They're more exploratory than FPS.
Haven't they also re-released some point-and-click adventures for Macs? Some of the Quests and those sorts of games? I know some are out on iOS, but those could work.
I see The Bureau, XCOM, and XCOM 2. Are all of these variations of XCOM playable? Thanks again
.I see The Bureau, XCOM, and XCOM 2. Are all of these variations of XCOM playable? Thanks again
The Bureau will not be as playable (it's more of an action game/shooter set in the XCOM Universe). XCOM and XCOM 2 are turn based strategy games.
I am planning to largely replace my mouse with a trackpad soon. I enjoy playing a lot of different kinds of games and while I cannot claim experience yet I don't really anticipate needing the mouse for much aside of FPS games and a controller I think tends to be preferable for Action/Adventure games such as the Batman or Assassin's Creed games. I'd expect most casual games, many RPGs (particularly isometric view ones), many strategy games all ought to work pretty well.
There should be plenty of options that do not require a mouse or controller to enjoy. I think you could reasonably make the call yourself on a game to game basis just by considering the type of input the game is likely most suited to which tends to be fairly obvious as in the above noted examples of FPS, etc.
I agree MRxROBOT, carrying mouse leads to giving extra attention of holding things in travel. Well, I would like to suggest few games like Space pirates, zombies and Sims 3 might work well on a pad. I got some games which can be easily played on laptops with trackpad from www.instant-gaming.com Official site. You can also hop to this site to know more games.
I'm surprised someone hasn't suggested these yet:
Legend of Grimrock I&II(https://www.gog.com/game/legend_of_grimrock)
Shadowrun Returns & all the sequels (https://www.gog.com/game/shadowrun_returns)
Legend of Grimrock I&II(https://www.gog.com/game/legend_of_grimrock)
Shadowrun Returns & all the sequels (https://www.gog.com/game/shadowrun_returns)
Eschalon series works perfectly with touchpad.
http://basiliskgames.com
I even use Photoshop and Illustrator with trackpad when working with my laptop. Using mouse with laptop feels clumsy and you need something to put mouse on. Try that on a bus.
http://basiliskgames.com
I even use Photoshop and Illustrator with trackpad when working with my laptop. Using mouse with laptop feels clumsy and you need something to put mouse on. Try that on a bus.
