Best Hack and Slash Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 4,471 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 5/24/2025.
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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 279,667 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 274,760 positive reviews and 4,907 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 166,329 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 162,559 positive reviews and 3,770 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 71,005 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 69,609 positive reviews and 1,396 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 168,221 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 163,316 positive reviews and 4,905 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 8,310 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,178 positive reviews and 132 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 83,200 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 79,910 positive reviews and 3,290 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 26,131 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,242 positive reviews and 889 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 450,686 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 429,494 positive reviews and 21,192 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $8.99 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 20,511 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,815 positive reviews and 696 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 25,105 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,043 positive reviews and 1,062 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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| 2,781 | 9/17/2020 | 97 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,254 | 3/31/2010 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 98 | 4/18/2019 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,910 | 8/6/2018 | 96 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 21 | 11/22/2023 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 205 | 1/9/2014 | 95 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 9/27/2023 | 94 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6,543 | 1/27/2015 | 94 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 395 | 10/11/2024 | 94 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 111 | 4/23/2015 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 29). Dead Cells on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 31). Juice Galaxy on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 17). LIZARDS MUST DIE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 28). Dying Light on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 26). Thronefall on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Crypt of the NecroDancer on Steam. Steam Store.