Best Character Action Game Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 802 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 9/27/2025.
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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 85,823 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 82,414 positive reviews and 3,409 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 1,660 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,577 positive reviews and 83 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.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 5/12/2017 |
| Developer | Ska Studios |
| Publisher | Ska Studios |
| Steam App Id | 268990 |
3. 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 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 890 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 849 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 |
4. 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 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 621 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 597 positive reviews and 24 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 |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1425760 |
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 280 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 274 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. Genokids
A bizarre music band named Genokids is rocking one of their best concerts to date when The Infinite Empire of Zenodia decides to invade Earth and assimilate mankind, landing right on top of the band and ruining both their concert and mood.
Genokids has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 145 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 145 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 Genokids on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Mac OS Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,321 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,569 positive reviews and 2,752 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 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Mac OS Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,889 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,745 positive reviews and 144 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 |
9. Lucah: Born of a Dream
FOR THE POWER AND GLORY; NOW AND FOREVER
Lucah: Born of a Dream has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 495 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 466 positive reviews and 29 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 |
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 1,609 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,439 positive reviews and 170 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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| 122 | 1/9/2014 | 95 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 5/12/2017 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 7/9/2020 | 90 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/10/2022 | 89 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/12/2020 | 89 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 10/2/2025 | 89 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 15 | 11/17/2016 | 88 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 4/9/2015 | 88 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/21/2018 | 87 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 8/11/2021 | 85 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 11). Half-Life: Alyx - Final Hours on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 9). Pulling No Punches on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 22). Petal Crash on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 21). Genokids on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 17). ICEY on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 12). Lakeview Cabin Collection on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 27). Lucah: Born of a Dream on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 22). Garden Story on Steam. Steam Store.