Best 2D Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 35,834 2D 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 game rankings were last updated on 1/17/2025.
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1. Stardew Valley
You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?
Stardew Valley holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS 2D game on Steam" with a Player Score of 98. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 843,252 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 829,966 positive reviews and 13,286 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 | 2/26/2016 |
| Developer | ConcernedApe |
| Publisher | ConcernedApe |
| Steam App Id | 413150 |
2. Vampire Survivors
Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you.
Vampire Survivors has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 245,455 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 241,751 positive reviews and 3,704 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 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.
3. Terraria
Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!
Terraria has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,367,266 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,333,193 positive reviews and 34,073 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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.
4. RimWorld
A sci-fi colony sim driven by an intelligent AI storyteller. Generates stories by simulating psychology, ecology, gunplay, melee combat, climate, biomes, diplomacy, interpersonal relationships, art, medicine, trade, and more.
RimWorld has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 202,021 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 197,955 positive reviews and 4,066 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $34.99 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 | $34.99 |
| Release Date | 10/17/2018 |
| Developer | Ludeon Studios |
| Publisher | Ludeon Studios |
| Steam App Id | 294100 |
5. The Henry Stickmin Collection
A choose-your-own-path where failing is more fun than succeeding.
The Henry Stickmin Collection has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 48,264 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 47,614 positive reviews and 650 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 | 8/7/2020 |
| Franchise | Innersloth |
| Developer | PuffballsUnited |
| Publisher | Innersloth |
| Steam App Id | 1089980 |
6. Balatro
The poker roguelike. Balatro is a hypnotically satisfying deckbuilder where you play illegal poker hands, discover game-changing jokers, and trigger adrenaline-pumping, outrageous combos.
Balatro has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 118,268 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 116,105 positive reviews and 2,163 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 | 2/20/2024 |
| Franchise | Playstack |
| Developer | LocalThunk |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2379780 |
7. Aseprite
Aseprite is a pixel-art tool to create 2D animations, sprites, and any kind of graphics for games.
Aseprite has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,291 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,119 positive reviews and 172 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 not possible to play or run Aseprite on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 2/22/2016 |
| Developer | David Capello |
| Publisher | Igara Studio |
| Steam App Id | 431730 |
8. Slay the Spire
We fused card games and roguelikes together to make the best single player deckbuilder we could. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, discover relics of immense power, and Slay the Spire!
Slay the Spire has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 173,142 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 169,383 positive reviews and 3,759 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 1/23/2019 |
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| Steam App Id | 646570 |
9. OneShot
OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.
OneShot has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 49,882 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 49,018 positive reviews and 864 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run OneShot on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 12/9/2016 |
| Developer | Future Cat LLC |
| Publisher | KOMODO |
| Steam App Id | 420530 |
10. Helltaker
Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.
Helltaker has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 123,198 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 120,450 positive reviews and 2,748 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Helltaker on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 76,715 | 2/26/2016 | 98 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,722 | 10/20/2022 | 97 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 31,814 | 5/16/2011 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 24,900 | 10/17/2018 | 97 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 135 | 8/7/2020 | 97 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 29,595 | 2/20/2024 | 97 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,852 | 2/22/2016 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 13,519 | 1/23/2019 | 97 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 76 | 12/9/2016 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 168 | 5/11/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 17). RimWorld on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). The Henry Stickmin Collection on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). Balatro on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 12). Aseprite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 17). Slay the Spire on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). OneShot on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 12). Helltaker on Steam. Steam Store.