Best Character Action Game Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 773 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 3/21/2025.
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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...
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 82,437 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 79,178 positive reviews and 3,259 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.
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 1,501 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,423 positive reviews and 78 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.
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 588 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 567 positive reviews and 21 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.49 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 | $3.49 |
| Release Date | 8/10/2022 |
| Developer | BrainDead Broccoli |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1425760 |
4. 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.
Half-Life: Alyx - Final Hours 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 879 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 838 positive reviews and 41 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 |
5. 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!
Petal Crash 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 277 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 271 positive reviews and 6 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 |
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?
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 26,807 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,207 positive reviews and 2,600 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $10.99 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 | $10.99 |
| 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!
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 1,866 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,726 positive reviews and 140 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 | 4/9/2015 |
| Developer | Roope Tamminen |
| Publisher | Roope Tamminen |
| Steam App Id | 361990 |
8. Lucah: Born of a Dream
FOR THE POWER AND GLORY; NOW AND FOREVER
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 478 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 454 positive reviews and 24 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!
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 5,728 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,058 positive reviews and 670 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 |
| Developers | |
| 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.
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 1,478 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,323 positive reviews and 155 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 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 | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 8/11/2021 |
| Franchise | Rose City Games |
| Developer | Picogram |
| Publisher | Rose City Games |
| Steam App Id | 1062140 |
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| 179 | 1/9/2014 | 95 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 5/12/2017 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 8/10/2022 | 90 | $3.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 7/9/2020 | 89 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/12/2020 | 89 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 11/17/2016 | 88 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 4/9/2015 | 88 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/21/2018 | 88 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 16 | 3/25/2022 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 17 | 8/11/2021 | 85 | $5.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 21). METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 16). Pulling No Punches on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 9). Half-Life: Alyx - Final Hours on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 25). Petal Crash on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 24). ICEY on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 4). Lakeview Cabin Collection on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 14). Lucah: Born of a Dream on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 16). Just Act Natural on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 11). Garden Story on Steam. Steam Store.