Best 2D Platformer Games on Steam (for Mac OS)

Steam currently has 8,426 2D Platformer games, but not all of them are able to be played on Mac. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. 2D Platformer game rankings were last updated on 11/4/2024.

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1. Katana ZERO

Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.

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Katana ZERO holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS 2D Platformer game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 68,557 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 67,210 positive reviews and 1,347 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $14.99
Release Date 4/18/2019
Developer Askiisoft
Publisher Devolver Digital
Steam App Id 460950

2. Celeste

Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight platformer from the creators of TowerFall. Brave hundreds of hand-crafted challenges, uncover devious secrets, and piece together the mystery of the mountain.

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Celeste has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS 2D Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 111,410 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 108,589 positive reviews and 2,821 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $19.99
Release Date 1/25/2018
Franchise EXOK Games
Developers
Publisher Maddy Makes Games Inc.
Steam App Id 504230

3. BattleBlock Theater®

Welcome to BattleBlock Theater! You’ve got no where to go but up...on stage. Play single player or co-op to free your friends and save Hatty Hattington! Jump, solve and battle your way through a mysterious theater inhabited by highly technological felines.

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BattleBlock Theater® has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS 2D Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 71,022 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 69,050 positive reviews and 1,972 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $14.99
Release Date 5/15/2014
Franchise The Behemoth
Developer The Behemoth
Publisher The Behemoth
Steam App Id 238460

4. INSIDE

Hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark project. INSIDE is a dark, narrative-driven platformer combining intense action with challenging puzzles. It has been critically acclaimed for its moody art style, ambient soundtrack and unsettling atmosphere.

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INSIDE has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS 2D Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 63,897 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 61,908 positive reviews and 1,989 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $19.99
Release Date 7/7/2016
Developer Playdead
Publisher Playdead
Steam App Id 304430

5. Word Game: Episode 0

Word game is literally a game of words. Player controls "I" to find clues between lines, delete words to change the meaning of sentences, or shift words to rewrite facts. “I” must be wise and brave enough complete the mission of words. May the best "I” win!

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Word Game: Episode 0 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS 2D Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,530 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,475 positive reviews and 55 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Word Game: Episode 0 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 1/14/2021
Developer Team9
Publisher Team9
Steam App Id 1507970

6. Ultimate Chicken Horse

Ultimate Chicken Horse is a party platformer game where you build the level as you play, placing traps and hazards to screw your friends over, but trying not to screw yourself.

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Ultimate Chicken Horse has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS 2D Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 45,388 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 43,504 positive reviews and 1,884 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $5.24 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $5.24
Release Date 3/4/2016
Developer Clever Endeavour Games
Publisher Clever Endeavour Games
Steam App Id 386940

7. CATO: Buttered Cat

CATO = Cat + Toast = Buttered cat paradox = Anti-gravity 🍞🐈🧩 200+ puzzles,40+ skins

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CATO: Buttered Cat has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS 2D Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,843 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,821 positive reviews and 22 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $10.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $10.99
Release Date 9/6/2024
Franchise GCORES PUBLISHING
Developer Team Woll
Publisher GCORES PUBLISHING
Steam App Id 1999520

8. VVVVVV

VVVVVV is a platform game all about exploring one simple mechanical idea - what if you reversed gravity instead of jumping?

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VVVVVV has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS 2D Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,870 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,498 positive reviews and 372 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $4.99
Release Date 9/7/2010
Franchise Terry Cavanagh
Developer Terry Cavanagh
Publisher Terry Cavanagh
Steam App Id 70300

9. Thank Goodness You're Here!

Thank Goodness You're Here! is an absurd comedy slapformer set in the bizarre Northern English town of Barnsworth. As a traveling salesman, take the time to see the sights and meet the locals, who are very eager to give you a series of increasingly odd jobs…

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Thank Goodness You're Here! has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS 2D Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,294 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,168 positive reviews and 126 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $13.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $13.99
Release Date 8/1/2024
Franchise Panic
Developer Coal Supper
Publisher Panic
Steam App Id 2366980

10. The Pedestrian

I can see the signs in my sleep now, always guiding me closer. Will this really work? Have we almost achieved the impossible?

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The Pedestrian has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS 2D Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,675 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,529 positive reviews and 146 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play The Pedestrian on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $19.99
Release Date 1/29/2020
Developer Skookum Arts
Publisher Skookum Arts
Steam App Id 466630

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94
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93
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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). BattleBlock Theater® on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 9). INSIDE on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 21). Word Game: Episode 0 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Ultimate Chicken Horse on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). CATO: Buttered Cat on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 7). VVVVVV on Steam. Steam Store.
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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). The Pedestrian on Steam. Steam Store.

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