Best Controller Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 11,157 Controller 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. Controller game rankings were last updated on 8/2/2025.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Controller game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 251,961 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 248,066 positive reviews and 3,895 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.
2. Euro Truck Simulator 2
Travel across Europe as king of the road, a trucker who delivers important cargo across impressive distances! With dozens of cities to explore, your endurance, skill and speed will all be pushed to their limits.
Euro Truck Simulator 2 has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 846,049 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 825,054 positive reviews and 20,995 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 10/12/2012 |
| Franchise | SCS Software |
| Developer | SCS Software |
| Publisher | SCS Software |
| Steam App Id | 227300 |
3. Hollow Knight
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
Hollow Knight has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 427,157 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 414,422 positive reviews and 12,735 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 | 2/24/2017 |
| Developer | Team Cherry |
| Publisher | Team Cherry |
| Steam App Id | 367520 |
4. Baldur's Gate 3
Baldur’s Gate 3 is a story-rich, party-based RPG set in the universe of Dungeons & Dragons, where your choices shape a tale of fellowship and betrayal, survival and sacrifice, and the lure of absolute power.
Baldur's Gate 3 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 773,544 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 749,160 positive reviews and 24,384 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $59.99 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 | $59.99 |
| Release Date | 8/3/2023 |
| Franchise | Larian Studios |
| Developer | Larian Studios |
| Publisher | Larian Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1086940 |
5. The Expendabros
The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.
The Expendabros has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,201 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,688 positive reviews and 513 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
| Release Date | 8/5/2014 |
| Franchise | Free Lives |
| Developer | Free Lives |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 312990 |
6. Super Hexagon
Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.
Super Hexagon has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,758 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,982 positive reviews and 776 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 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 | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 11/27/2012 |
| Franchise | Terry Cavanagh |
| Developer | Terry Cavanagh |
| Publisher | Terry Cavanagh |
| Steam App Id | 221640 |
7. Mark of the Ninja
In Mark of the Ninja, you'll know what it is to truly be a ninja. You must be silent, agile and clever to outwit your opponents in a world of gorgeous scenery and flowing animation. Marked with cursed tattoos giving you heightened senses, every situation presents you with options.
Mark of the Ninja has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,837 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,361 positive reviews and 476 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.00 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.
| Developer | Klei Entertainment |
| Publisher | Microsoft Studios |
| Steam App Id | 214560 |
8. Handshakes
Take your brain for a walk in Handshakes, a simple yet tricksy sokoban puzzle game. Guide two hands through puzzles designed to stump, not frustate, so that they may achieve their dream of a warm, firm handshake.
Handshakes has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,672 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,641 positive reviews and 31 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 1/13/2023 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Pet Pumpkin |
| Steam App Id | 2171690 |
9. Cult of the Lamb
Start your own cult in a land of false prophets, venturing out into diverse and mysterious regions to build a loyal community of woodland Followers and spread your Word to become the one true cult.
Cult of the Lamb has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 105,428 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 100,850 positive reviews and 4,578 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 8/11/2022 |
| Franchise | Devolver Digital |
| Developer | Massive Monster |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 1313140 |
10. Thronefall
A minimalist game about building and defending your little kingdom.
Thronefall has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,043 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,317 positive reviews and 726 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 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 | $12.99 |
| Release Date | 10/11/2024 |
| Developer | GrizzlyGames |
| Publisher | GrizzlyGames |
| Steam App Id | 2239150 |
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| 2,986 | 10/20/2022 | 97 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 22,418 | 10/12/2012 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6,054 | 2/24/2017 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 40,707 | 8/3/2023 | 96 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 18 | 8/5/2014 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 11/27/2012 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | ??? | 94 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 1/13/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,117 | 8/11/2022 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 369 | 10/11/2024 | 94 | $12.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 1). Euro Truck Simulator 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 30). Hollow Knight on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 1). Baldur's Gate 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 30). The Expendabros on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 12). Super Hexagon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 18). Mark of the Ninja on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 30). Handshakes on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 2). Cult of the Lamb on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 18). Thronefall on Steam. Steam Store.