Best Character Action Game Games on Steam (for Mac OS)

Steam currently has 759 Character Action Game 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. Character Action Game game rankings were last updated on 12/5/2024.

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1. METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE

Developed by Kojima Productions and PlatinumGames, METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE takes the renowned METAL GEAR franchise into exciting new territory with an all-new action experience. The game seamlessly melds pure action and epic story-telling that surrounds Raiden – a child soldier transformed into a half-human, half-cyborg ninja who...

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METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Character Action Game game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 79,478 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 76,336 positive reviews and 3,142 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $29.99 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 $29.99
Release Date 1/9/2014
Franchise Metal Gear
Developer PlatinumGames
Publishers
Steam App Id 235460

2. The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile

The followup to 2009's Dead Samurai, The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile is a combo-fueled, fast-paced, stylistic 2D action platformer that features the series' staple gritty, graphic novel-inspired art style, built on a new engine that allows for an even more visually gruesome experience.

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The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,400 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,327 positive reviews and 73 negative reviews — making it "Very 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.

Steam Price $9.99
Release Date 5/12/2017
Developer Ska Studios
Publisher Ska Studios
Steam App Id 268990

3. Pulling No Punches

A classic 2D arcade action game animated frame by frame. Survive a fictional pandemic in a city filled with madness and denial.

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Pulling No Punches has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 563 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 543 positive reviews and 20 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.

Steam Price $9.99
Release Date 8/10/2022
Developer BrainDead Broccoli
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Steam App Id 1425760

4. Petal Crash

Crash blocks together into huge chain reactions in this frantic arcade action puzzler! Pick your favorite character and experience their tale in the Story Mode, solve tricky brain teasers and make your own in Puzzle Mode, shoot for high scores in Solo Play, or go head to head in Versus Mode!

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Petal Crash has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 274 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 269 positive reviews and 5 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 Petal Crash on the Steam Deck.

Steam Price $9.99
Release Date 10/12/2020
Developer Friend & Fairy
Publisher GalaxyTrail
Steam App Id 1211110

5. Half-Life: Alyx - Final Hours

THE FINAL HOURS OF HALF-LIFE: ALYX is an interactive storybook, written by Geoff Keighley, that takes fans inside Valve Software to chronicle the company’s past decade of game development, including the return of Half-Life.

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Half-Life: Alyx - Final Hours has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 861 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 819 positive reviews and 42 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $7.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Half-Life: Alyx - Final Hours on the Steam Deck.

Steam Price $7.99
Release Date 7/9/2020
Developer Geoff Keighley
Publisher Geoff Keighley
Steam App Id 1361700

6. ICEY

ICEY is a 2D side-scrolling action game and a META game in disguise. As you follow the narrator's omnipresent voice, you will see through ICEY's eyes and learn the truth about her world. The narrator will constantly urge you in one direction, but you must ask, "Why? Why am I following his directions?“ Obey? Rebel?

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ICEY has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,271 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,739 positive reviews and 2,532 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $4.39 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 $4.39
Release Date 11/17/2016
Franchise XD International
Developer FantaBlade Network
Publisher XD
Steam App Id 553640

7. Lakeview Cabin Collection

Delve into the diverse world of horror movies in this 2D action puzzler. Nothing can prepare you for the R-rated challenges you will face!

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Lakeview Cabin Collection has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,833 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,694 positive reviews and 139 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" 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, it is possible to play Lakeview Cabin Collection on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $9.99
Release Date 4/10/2015
Developer Roope Tamminen
Publisher Roope Tamminen
Steam App Id 361990

8. Lucah: Born of a Dream

FOR THE POWER AND GLORY; NOW AND FOREVER

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Lucah: Born of a Dream has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 467 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 444 positive reviews and 23 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 possible to play Lucah: Born of a Dream on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $9.99
Release Date 8/21/2018
Developer melessthanthree
Publisher Syndicate Atomic LLC.
Steam App Id 896460

9. Just Act Natural

Just Act Natural is a hand-crafted online party game where players must hide among NPC characters to avoid detection from the seeker. Compete against your friends in a variety of game modes over a course of different rounds to be crowned the winner!

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Just Act Natural has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,502 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,862 positive reviews and 640 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 Just Act Natural on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 3/25/2022
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Publisher Conor Garity
Steam App Id 1485080

10. Garden Story

Embark on a wholesome adventure to save The Grove! Forage resources, combat the invasive Rot, and restore the community. Relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor in this charming action-RPG starring a grape.

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Garden Story has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,384 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,234 positive reviews and 150 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 8/11/2021
Franchise Rose City Games
Developer Picogram
Publisher Rose City Games
Steam App Id 1062140

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11/17/2016
88
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88
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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 27). Pulling No Punches on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Petal Crash on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 2). Half-Life: Alyx - Final Hours on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 30). ICEY on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 25). Lakeview Cabin Collection on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 8). Lucah: Born of a Dream on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 23). Just Act Natural on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 6). Garden Story on Steam. Steam Store.

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