Best 2D Platformer Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 8,635 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 12/29/2024.
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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.
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 69,170 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 67,810 positive reviews and 1,360 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $8.99 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 | $8.99 |
| 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.
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 113,761 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 110,875 positive reviews and 2,886 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.
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 71,153 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 69,182 positive reviews and 1,971 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.
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 64,959 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 62,947 positive reviews and 2,012 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.
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!
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 4,535 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,479 positive reviews and 56 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).
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.
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 46,128 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 44,229 positive reviews and 1,899 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 | 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
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 2,004 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,979 positive reviews and 25 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?
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 9,940 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,566 positive reviews and 374 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…
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 4,938 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,786 positive reviews and 152 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 | 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?
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 4,878 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,725 positive reviews and 153 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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| 88 | 4/18/2019 | 96 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,500 | 1/25/2018 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 144 | 5/15/2014 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 225 | 7/7/2016 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/14/2021 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 650 | 3/4/2016 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 37 | 9/6/2024 | 94 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 9/7/2010 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 58 | 8/1/2024 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 14 | 1/29/2020 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 13). BattleBlock Theater® on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). INSIDE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 21). Word Game: Episode 0 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 2). Ultimate Chicken Horse on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). CATO: Buttered Cat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 10). VVVVVV on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 4). Thank Goodness You're Here! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 11). The Pedestrian on Steam. Steam Store.