Best Dark Fantasy Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 4,937 Dark Fantasy 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. Dark Fantasy game rankings were last updated on 8/28/2025.
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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 Dark Fantasy game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 252,552 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 248,641 positive reviews and 3,911 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. 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 #2 spot for the best Mac OS Dark Fantasy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 435,317 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 422,363 positive reviews and 12,954 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.49 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 | $7.49 |
| Release Date | 2/24/2017 |
| Developer | Team Cherry |
| Publisher | Team Cherry |
| Steam App Id | 367520 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best Mac OS Dark Fantasy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 779,178 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 754,655 positive reviews and 24,523 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 |
4. Dead Cells
Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.
Dead Cells has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Dark Fantasy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 171,806 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 166,767 positive reviews and 5,039 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 8/6/2018 |
| Franchise | Motion Twin |
| Developer | Motion Twin |
| Publisher | Motion Twin |
| Steam App Id | 588650 |
5. A Date with Death
Fight against & romance the one hunting for your soul in A Date with Death, a romance chat simulator where you date(?) the Grim Reaper himself. Create your own character, decorate your apartment, and chat away with the charming yet dangerous Grim Reaper through text and video calls.
A Date with Death has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Dark Fantasy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,364 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,157 positive reviews and 207 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. At the moment, it is possible to play A Date with Death on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/7/2023 |
| Franchise | Two and a Half Studios |
| Developer | Two and a Half Studios |
| Publisher | Two and a Half Studios |
| Steam App Id | 2415010 |
6. Fran Bow
Fran Bow is a creepy adventure game that tells the story of Fran, a young girl struggling with a mental disorder and an unfair destiny.
Fran Bow has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Dark Fantasy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,665 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,141 positive reviews and 524 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.49 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 | $4.49 |
| Release Date | 8/27/2015 |
| Developer | Killmonday Games AB |
| Publisher | Killmonday Games AB |
| Steam App Id | 362680 |
7. Scarlet Hollow
Your aunt’s dead, your cousin hates you, and you’re stuck in the dead-end town of Scarlet Hollow. Choose your path through a branching narrative so dense that you'll see less than a 1/5 of the game on a single playthrough. You won't be able to save everyone. Good luck, and welcome home.
Scarlet Hollow has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Dark Fantasy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,267 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,213 positive reviews and 54 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 6/11/2021 |
| Franchise | Black Tabby Games |
| Developer | Black Tabby Games |
| Publisher | Black Tabby Games |
| Steam App Id | 1609230 |
8. OBS Studio
Free and open-source software for video recording and live streaming
OBS Studio has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Dark Fantasy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 40,555 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 38,592 positive reviews and 1,963 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. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run OBS Studio on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 3/21/2022 |
| Developer | OBS Project |
| Publisher | OBS Project |
| Steam App Id | 1905180 |
9. Nine Sols
Nine Sols is a lore rich, hand-drawn 2D action-platformer featuring Sekiro-inspired deflection focused combat. Embark on a journey of eastern fantasy, explore the land once home to an ancient alien race, and follow a vengeful hero’s quest to slay the 9 Sols, formidable rulers of this forsaken realm.
Nine Sols has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Dark Fantasy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31,901 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,310 positive reviews and 1,591 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 | 5/28/2024 |
| Developer | RedCandleGames |
| Publisher | RedCandleGames |
| Steam App Id | 1809540 |
10. Sultan's Game
The Sultan commands you to play a cruel game. Each week you draw a card, and have to complete its challenge within seven days. Forced to make dreadful choices to beat the Sultan’s Game and save your own life, you will have to find a way to survive not just the Game, but its consequences too.
Sultan's Game has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Dark Fantasy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,060 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,692 positive reviews and 1,368 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $21.24 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Sultan's Game on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $21.24 |
| Release Date | 3/30/2025 |
| Franchise | 2P Games |
| Developer | Double Cross |
| Publisher | 2P Games |
| Steam App Id | 3117820 |
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| 2,185 | 10/20/2022 | 97 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 33,733 | 2/24/2017 | 96 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 39,382 | 8/3/2023 | 96 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,641 | 8/6/2018 | 96 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 143 | 12/7/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 334 | 8/27/2015 | 95 | $4.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 31 | 6/11/2021 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 11,609 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 403 | 5/28/2024 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,691 | 3/30/2025 | 93 | $21.24 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 19). Scarlet Hollow on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 29). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 21). Nine Sols on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 29). Sultan's Game on Steam. Steam Store.