Best Horror Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 9,736 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 7/20/2024.
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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 18,337 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,173 positive reviews and 164 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 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 | $12.99 |
| 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 294,657 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 287,351 positive reviews and 7,306 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. 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 #3 spot for the best Mac OS Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 142,277 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 138,427 positive reviews and 3,850 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 | 7/19/2022 |
| Franchise | Annapurna Interactive |
| Developer | BlueTwelve Studio |
| Publisher | Annapurna Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 1332010 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Mac OS Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 71,386 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 69,562 positive reviews and 1,824 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 |
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 277,913 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 269,189 positive reviews and 8,724 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 | 1/23/2018 |
| Franchise | Unknown Worlds |
| Developer | Unknown Worlds Entertainment |
| Publisher | Unknown Worlds Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 264710 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Mac OS Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 68,009 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 66,104 positive reviews and 1,905 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Mac OS Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 116,100 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 112,551 positive reviews and 3,549 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 |
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 234,175 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 226,330 positive reviews and 7,845 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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. 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 #9 spot for the best Mac OS Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 200,628 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 193,595 positive reviews and 7,033 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 |
10. Don't Starve
Don’t Starve is an uncompromising wilderness survival game full of science and magic. Enter a strange and unexplored world full of strange creatures, dangers, and surprises. Gather resources to craft items and structures that match your survival style.
Don't Starve 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 107,192 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 103,676 positive reviews and 3,516 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Don't Starve on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 4/23/2013 |
| Franchise | Klei |
| Developer | Klei Entertainment |
| Publisher | Klei Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 219740 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 3,897 | 2/22/2016 | 97 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 18,005 | 11/4/2014 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 471 | 7/19/2022 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 729 | 12/25/2020 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,113 | 1/23/2018 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 151 | 4/24/2012 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,460 | 10/19/2021 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,206 | 9/15/2015 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 346 | 10/6/2017 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,690 | 4/23/2013 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 26). The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Stray on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 21). OMORI on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Subnautica on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 25). The Walking Dead on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Inscryption on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Undertale on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Doki Doki Literature Club! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 25). Don't Starve on Steam. Steam Store.