Best Hero Shooter Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 793 Hero Shooter 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. Hero Shooter game rankings were last updated on 4/22/2024.
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1. Team Fortress 2
Nine distinct classes provide a broad range of tactical abilities and personalities. Constantly updated with new game modes, maps, equipment and, most importantly, hats!
Team Fortress 2 holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Hero Shooter game on Steam" with a Player Score of 93. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,045,013 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 980,034 positive reviews and 64,979 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 Team Fortress 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
2. Wee Tanks!
Explosions. Tanks. Bosses. And more explosions. You dying a lot. With your friends. Hundreds of maps. Boom.
Wee Tanks! has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 423 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 391 positive reviews and 32 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 5/16/2023 |
| Developer | Studio Kit |
| Publisher | Studio Kit |
| Steam App Id | 1797680 |
3. Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok
Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok, is a challenging Norse inspired roguelite-survivor game, where you’ll have to survive hordes of creatures that come your way.
Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,514 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,971 positive reviews and 543 negative reviews — making it "Very 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.
| Steam Price | $8.99 |
| Release Date | 4/26/2024 |
| Developer | Noxfall Studios |
| Publisher | Noxfall Studios |
| Steam App Id | 2068280 |
4. Team Fortress Classic
One of the most popular online action games of all time, Team Fortress Classic features over nine character classes -- from Medic to Spy to Demolition Man -- enlisted in a unique style of online team warfare. Each character class possesses unique weapons, items, and abilities, as teams compete online in a variety of game play modes.
Team Fortress Classic has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,143 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,075 positive reviews and 1,068 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 Team Fortress Classic on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
5. Devader
Devader is an intense 90's-style twin-stick shooter, complete with crazy old-school bosses, powerful strategic abilities and multiple endings. Upgrade your robot with nukes, shields, turrets and more to exterminate the relentless invaders.
Devader has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 53 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 52 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 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 | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 9/2/2019 |
| Developer | Falkenbrew |
| Publisher | Falkenbrew |
| Steam App Id | 706850 |
6. Planet Cube: Edge
Planet Cube is being invaded! Prepare to run, gun, jump and dash your way through an underwater science complex, collecting fire-power to turn the tables on a mysterious aggressor. This is high-speed adventuring set in a hand-crafted pixel art world, filled with precision platforming and thrills.
Planet Cube: Edge has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 118 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 111 positive reviews and 7 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 2/23/2023 |
| Developer | Sunna Entertainment |
| Publisher | Firestoke |
| Steam App Id | 791200 |
7. Don't Crash - The Political Game
WARNING THIS GAME CRASHES WHEN YOU DIE! IT'S THE POINT OF THE GAME! Game includes shooting 3d Sprites. FPS shooting, various guns, and political humor.
Don't Crash - The Political Game has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 123 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 115 positive reviews and 8 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 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 | $1.99 |
| Release Date | 8/27/2020 |
| Developer | Tegridy Made Games |
| Publisher | Tegridy Made Games |
| Steam App Id | 1389270 |
8. Call of Duty®: Black Ops III
Call of Duty®: Black Ops III Zombies Chronicles Edition includes the full base game plus the Zombies Chronicles content expansion.
Call of Duty®: Black Ops III has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 195,836 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 163,480 positive reviews and 32,356 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $59.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Call of Duty®: Black Ops III on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $59.99 |
| Release Date | 11/6/2015 |
| Franchise | Aspyr Media |
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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 311210 |
9. Endless Furry Killer 2020
Endless Furry Killer 2020 is the game that lets you kill furries endlessly! Shoot furries in a endless 2D top down action packed adventure! Fun for the whole family!
Endless Furry Killer 2020 has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 236 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 205 positive reviews and 31 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.49 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 | $0.49 |
| Release Date | 9/23/2020 |
| Developer | Tegridy Made Games |
| Publisher | Tegridy Made Games |
| Steam App Id | 1417420 |
10. Chaos Brigade
Chaos Brigade is a 2D arcade shooter where you control a team of six space exterminators and lead them in the ultimate space cleanse. Wipe out the enemies with your arsenal, but don't overdo or you'll risk destroying the spaceships you are meant to save!
Chaos Brigade has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $0.99 |
| Release Date | 11/15/2021 |
| Developer | Matt Storm |
| Publisher | Matt Storm |
| Steam App Id | 1698930 |
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 | 69,314 | 10/10/2007 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 5/16/2023 | 86 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 569 | 4/26/2024 | 85 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 77 | 4/1/1999 | 84 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/2/2019 | 84 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/23/2023 | 84 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/27/2020 | 83 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 7,862 | 11/6/2015 | 83 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/23/2020 | 80 | $0.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 0 | 11/15/2021 | 79 | $0.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Team Fortress Classic on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 1). Devader on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 22). Planet Cube: Edge on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 26). Don't Crash - The Political Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Call of Duty®: Black Ops III on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Endless Furry Killer 2020 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 11). Chaos Brigade on Steam. Steam Store.