Best Horror Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 11,147 Horror 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. Horror game rankings were last updated on 12/10/2024.
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1. Aseprite
Aseprite is a pixel-art tool to create 2D animations, sprites, and any kind of graphics for games.
Aseprite holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Horror game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,860 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,685 positive reviews and 175 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 not possible to play or run Aseprite on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 2/22/2016 |
| Developer | David Capello |
| Publisher | Igara Studio |
| Steam App Id | 431730 |
2. The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is a randomly generated action RPG shooter with heavy Rogue-like elements. Following Isaac on his journey players will find bizarre treasures that change Isaac’s form giving him super human abilities and enabling him to fight off droves of mysterious creatures, discover secrets and fight his way to safety.
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 314,865 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 306,809 positive reviews and 8,056 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 | 11/4/2014 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Nicalis, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 250900 |
3. Bloons TD 6
The Bloons are back and better than ever! Get ready for a massive 3D tower defense game designed to give you hours and hours of the best strategy gaming available.
Bloons TD 6 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 338,179 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 329,098 positive reviews and 9,081 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.19 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Bloons TD 6 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.19 |
| Release Date | 12/18/2018 |
| Franchise | Ninja Kiwi Games |
| Developer | Ninja Kiwi |
| Publisher | Ninja Kiwi |
| Steam App Id | 960090 |
4. Stray
Lost, alone and separated from family, a stray cat must untangle an ancient mystery to escape a long-forgotten cybercity and find their way home.
Stray has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 147,841 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 143,821 positive reviews and 4,020 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $17.99 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 | $17.99 |
| Release Date | 7/19/2022 |
| Franchise | Annapurna Interactive |
| Developer | BlueTwelve Studio |
| Publisher | Annapurna Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 1332010 |
5. Subnautica
Descend into the depths of an alien underwater world filled with wonder and peril. Craft equipment, pilot submarines and out-smart wildlife to explore lush coral reefs, volcanoes, cave systems, and more - all while trying to survive.
Subnautica has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 293,639 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 284,707 positive reviews and 8,932 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 | 1/23/2018 |
| Franchise | Unknown Worlds |
| Developer | Unknown Worlds Entertainment |
| Publisher | Unknown Worlds Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 264710 |
6. OMORI
Explore a strange world full of colorful friends and foes. When the time comes, the path you’ve chosen will determine your fate... and perhaps the fate of others as well.
OMORI has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 75,016 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 73,018 positive reviews and 1,998 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play OMORI on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 12/25/2020 |
| Developer | OMOCAT, LLC |
| Publisher | OMOCAT, LLC |
| Steam App Id | 1150690 |
7. The Walking Dead
A five-part adventure horror series set in the same universe as Robert Kirkman’s award-winning comic book series.
The Walking Dead has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 70,956 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 69,009 positive reviews and 1,947 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 | 4/24/2012 |
| Developer | Telltale Games |
| Publisher | Skybound Games |
| Steam App Id | 207610 |
8. Undertale
UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone.
Undertale has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 244,656 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 236,536 positive reviews and 8,120 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Undertale on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
9. Inscryption
Inscryption is an inky black card-based odyssey that blends the deckbuilding roguelike, escape-room style puzzles, and psychological horror into a blood-laced smoothie. Darker still are the secrets inscrybed upon the cards...
Inscryption has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 124,104 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 120,276 positive reviews and 3,828 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 Inscryption on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 10/19/2021 |
| Franchise | Daniel Mullins Games |
| Developer | Daniel Mullins Games |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 1092790 |
10. Doki Doki Literature Club!
The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.
Doki Doki Literature Club! has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 205,061 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 197,847 positive reviews and 7,214 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 possible to play Doki Doki Literature Club! on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/6/2017 |
| Developer | Team Salvato |
| Publisher | Team Salvato |
| Steam App Id | 698780 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 4,291 | 2/22/2016 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 27,688 | 11/4/2014 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 12,087 | 12/18/2018 | 96 | $4.19 | Steam Charts | |
| 802 | 7/19/2022 | 96 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5,055 | 1/23/2018 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 515 | 12/25/2020 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 233 | 4/24/2012 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,034 | 9/15/2015 | 96 | $2.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,247 | 10/19/2021 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 450 | 10/6/2017 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Bloons TD 6 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 6). Stray on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Subnautica on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 8). OMORI on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 4). The Walking Dead on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). Undertale on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). Inscryption on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 16). Doki Doki Literature Club! on Steam. Steam Store.