Best Hack and Slash Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 4,378 Hack and Slash 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. Hack and Slash game rankings were last updated on 4/24/2025.
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1. Hades
Defy the god of the dead as you hack and slash out of the Underworld in this rogue-like dungeon crawler from the creators of Bastion, Transistor, and Pyre.
Hades holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Hack and Slash game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 278,642 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 273,775 positive reviews and 4,867 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 | 9/17/2020 |
| Franchise | Supergiant Games |
| Developer | Supergiant Games |
| Publisher | Supergiant Games |
| Steam App Id | 1145360 |
2. Mount & Blade: Warband
In a land torn asunder by incessant warfare, it is time to assemble your own band of hardened warriors and enter the fray. Lead your men into battle, expand your realm, and claim the ultimate prize: the throne of Calradia!
Mount & Blade: Warband has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 165,983 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 162,227 positive reviews and 3,756 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Mount & Blade: Warband on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 3/31/2010 |
| Developer | TaleWorlds Entertainment |
| Publisher | TaleWorlds Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 48700 |
3. Katana ZERO
Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.
Katana ZERO has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 70,651 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 69,264 positive reviews and 1,387 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 4/18/2019 |
| Developer | Askiisoft |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 460950 |
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 Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 166,719 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 161,869 positive reviews and 4,850 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. Juice Galaxy
Juice Galaxy is a happy place to fly around and smack things and drink juice. And explore things. And just, flip around doing stuff.
Juice Galaxy has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,149 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,023 positive reviews and 126 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Juice Galaxy on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
6. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 82,699 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 79,429 positive reviews and 3,270 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 |
7. LIZARDS MUST DIE
The great exploits of the Ancient Rus in the war with the lizards. Immerse yourself in the world of Hyperborea and defeat hordes of Lizards and other unholy who encroached on holy places Ancestors. Choose a blessed hero and go save the world from the green plague.
LIZARDS MUST DIE has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,069 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,196 positive reviews and 873 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play LIZARDS MUST DIE on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 9/27/2023 |
| Franchise | Agafonoff |
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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2532550 |
8. Dying Light
First-person action survival game set in a post-apocalyptic open world overrun by flesh-hungry zombies. Roam a city devastated by a mysterious virus epidemic. Scavenge for supplies, craft weapons, and face hordes of the infected.
Dying Light has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 448,270 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 427,213 positive reviews and 21,057 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.99 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.
9. Thronefall
A minimalist game about building and defending your little kingdom.
Thronefall has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,239 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,562 positive reviews and 677 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 |
10. Crypt of the NecroDancer
Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!
Crypt of the NecroDancer has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,042 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,983 positive reviews and 1,059 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 | 4/23/2015 |
| Franchise | Klei |
| Developer | Brace Yourself Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 247080 |
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| 3,587 | 9/17/2020 | 97 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,204 | 3/31/2010 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 185 | 4/18/2019 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,165 | 8/6/2018 | 96 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 38 | 11/22/2023 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 438 | 1/9/2014 | 95 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 16 | 9/27/2023 | 94 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7,870 | 1/27/2025 | 94 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 500 | 10/11/2024 | 94 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 170 | 4/23/2015 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 22). Juice Galaxy on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 21). METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 21). LIZARDS MUST DIE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 15). Dying Light on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 20). Thronefall on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 23). Crypt of the NecroDancer on Steam. Steam Store.