Best 8-bit Music Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 73 8-bit Music 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. 8-bit Music game rankings were last updated on 12/6/2024.
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1. 1BITDRAGON
Anyone can make music! 1BITDRAGON is a music creation software super easy to use, instant and fun.
1BITDRAGON holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS 8-bit Music game on Steam" with a Player Score of 87. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 217 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 209 positive reviews and 8 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
Steam Price | $29.99 |
Release Date | 3/18/2022 |
Developer | 1BITDRAGON |
Publisher | 1BITDRAGON |
Steam App Id | 1864790 |
2. Serious Scramblers
No jumping. Only falling. Descend through a hazardous pit and defeat a massive monster lurking in the deep in this small but unabashedly tough platformer!
Serious Scramblers has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS 8-bit Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 45 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 43 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
Steam Price | $1.99 |
Release Date | 11/11/2019 |
Developer | Chinykian Games |
Publisher | Chinykian Games |
Steam App Id | 1141130 |
3. Quest Of Graal
Race in a platform game playable from 1 to 4 players in multiplayer.
Quest Of Graal has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS 8-bit Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
Steam Price | $9.99 |
Release Date | 2/4/2022 |
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Publisher | Pixel-Archipel |
Steam App Id | 1765700 |
4. Out of the Cube
Think Out of The Cube to help Pinkube rescue Biskute in this grand dispute. Shoot 3 cubes to Teleport, Carry or Push and Pull. To pass the levels you'd to be no fool: collecting coins and getting it right to go all the way through.
Out of the Cube has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS 8-bit Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
Steam Price | $1.99 |
Release Date | 10/21/2022 |
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Steam App Id | 2125050 |
5. A2 Zygon
A bullet hell with its own set of mechanics and unique bosses. Gameplay oriented and retro themed. Complete with spine-tingling music.
A2 Zygon has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS 8-bit Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
Steam Price | $5.99 |
Release Date | 12/1/2022 |
Developer | Connor Gresko |
Publisher | Connor Gresko |
Steam App Id | 1910490 |
6. Jack B. Nimble
Jump in the shoes of Jack B. Nimble and master the whip in this cute, retro infinite runner.
Jack B. Nimble has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS 8-bit Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.59 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
Steam Price | $0.59 |
Release Date | 7/24/2018 |
Developer | Sean Noonan |
Publisher | Noonan Design |
Steam App Id | 718120 |
7. Nox Archaist
An 8-bit RPG modeled after the iconic games of the 1980s. You control a party of adventurers who travel the Realm, talk to NPCs in towns and castles, explore dungeons, and fight monsters as you seek to save the world from a terrible danger.
Nox Archaist has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS 8-bit Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 51 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 45 positive reviews and 6 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
Steam Price | $4.99 |
Release Date | 1/28/2021 |
Developer | 6502 Workshop |
Publisher | 6502 Workshop |
Steam App Id | 1509080 |
8. Super Crane Bug
Retro match 3 with a Bug juggling at his job. Line tiles in a line to destroy them, but the way to move them changes constantly. Be a Bug, Do a Work, Match a 3
Super Crane Bug has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS 8-bit Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Super Crane Bug on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
Steam Price | $3.99 |
Release Date | 3/10/2023 |
Developer | CalixJumio |
Publisher | CalixJumio |
Steam App Id | 2318570 |
9. Beat Blitz
“Beat Blitz” is a hardcore rhythm-platforming experience. Jump and Roll your way through a gauntlet of platforming challenges, all while collecting beats to create dope music!
Beat Blitz has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS 8-bit Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "9 user reviews" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
Steam Price | $2.99 |
Release Date | 10/24/2022 |
Developer | Bassware Games |
Publisher | Bassware Games |
Steam App Id | 2051540 |
10. Parse-O-Rhythm
Parse-O-Rhythm is a rhythm game about slashing your way through errors in files! Slice and dice your way through positive and negative errors with nothing but the mouse and two buttons!
Parse-O-Rhythm has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS 8-bit Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "8 user reviews" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
Steam Price | $9.99 |
Release Date | 8/18/2024 |
Developer | Encabulated Games |
Publisher | Encabulated Games |
Steam App Id | 2988830 |
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1 | 3/18/2022 | 87 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | ||
1 | 11/11/2019 | 81 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | ||
3 | 2/4/2022 | 80 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | ||
1 | 10/21/2022 | 78 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | ||
1 | 12/1/2022 | 77 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | ||
1 | 7/24/2018 | 77 | $0.59 | Steam Charts | ||
1 | 1/28/2021 | 77 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | ||
1 | 3/10/2023 | 75 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | ||
1 | 10/24/2022 | 75 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | ||
1 | 8/18/2024 | 74 | $9.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 25). Serious Scramblers on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Quest Of Graal on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 15). Out of the Cube on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 8). A2 Zygon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 30). Jack B. Nimble on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 3). Nox Archaist on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Super Crane Bug on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 8). Beat Blitz on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 7). Parse-O-Rhythm on Steam. Steam Store.