Best Instrumental Music Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 136 Instrumental Music 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. Instrumental Music game rankings were last updated on 10/30/2024.
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1. The one who pulls out the sword will be crowned king
Are you The Rightful King™ or just a filthy peasant? The sword is waiting for you to lift it, but it gets longer and heavier each time some else succeeds...
The one who pulls out the sword will be crowned king holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Instrumental Music game on Steam" with a Player Score of 88. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,434 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,662 positive reviews and 772 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 The one who pulls out the sword will be crowned king on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 3/28/2022 |
| Franchise | Majorariatto |
| Developer | Majorariatto |
| Publisher | Majorariatto |
| Steam App Id | 1865370 |
2. ODDADA
A tactile music maker with endless freedom to play! Use gadgets, gizmos and funky melodic toys to piece together a hand-crafted music track. Share what you make! Unlock new instruments! ODDADA!
ODDADA has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Instrumental Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 204 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 198 positive reviews and 6 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 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 | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 8/15/2024 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Sven Ahlgrimm |
| Steam App Id | 1627870 |
3. Terra Nil
Terra Nil is an intricate environmental strategy game about transforming a barren wasteland into a thriving, balanced ecosystem. Bring life back to a lifeless world by purifying soil, cleaning oceans, planting trees, and reintroducing wildlife, then leave without a trace.
Terra Nil has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Instrumental Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,940 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,171 positive reviews and 769 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Terra Nil on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $12.49 |
| Release Date | 3/28/2023 |
| Franchise | Free Lives |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 1593030 |
4. Nocked! True Tales of Robin Hood
You are Robin Hood! Forge your destiny and fight to liberate Nottingham in this epic story-driven RPG blending interactive fiction, resource management, and base building set within a lushly-illustrated Sherwood Forest.
Nocked! True Tales of Robin Hood has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Instrumental Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 82 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 78 positive reviews and 4 negative reviews — making it "Very 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 7/16/2019 |
| Developer | Andrew G. Schneider |
| Publisher | Andrew G. Schneider |
| Steam App Id | 1073840 |
5. Painting Werther
Painting Werther is a Paintable Visual Novel where all the visuals are living paintings, all the music are classics (with a twist) and the novel was written by Goethe in 1774.
Painting Werther has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Instrumental Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.79 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 | $7.79 |
| Release Date | 2/14/2023 |
| Developer | Mad Cream Games |
| Publisher | Mad Cream Games |
| Steam App Id | 1434260 |
6. Mound of Music
“Mound of Music” a game that blends storytelling with music. Test your skills by mimicking real instrument performances, matching rhythm and pitch to bring classic tunes to life. Journey through global music and uncover the truth behind humanity's end.
Mound of Music has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Instrumental Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 32 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 10/25/2024 |
| Developer | Elif Games |
| Publisher | Elif Games |
| Steam App Id | 2911340 |
7. A Musical Story
‘A Musical Story’ is a rhythm game set against a 70s backdrop. Explore the memories of Gabriel, a young man trying to come to terms with his situation through the connections to his musical memory.
A Musical Story has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Instrumental Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 238 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 203 positive reviews and 35 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 3/4/2022 |
| Franchise | Digerati |
| Developer | Glee-Cheese Studio |
| Publisher | Digerati |
| Steam App Id | 1546100 |
8. Groov
Groov is a frenetic dual-stick shooter that makes you the conductor of an intergalactic jazz fusion orchestra. Every action in Groov has a musical reaction, and with three unique modes, randomized music, and powerups that slow down the song (and your enemies), no two playthroughs are ever alike!
Groov has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Instrumental Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 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 | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 1/29/2021 |
| Developer | Funkmasonry Industries |
| Publisher | Metronomaton |
| Steam App Id | 1503430 |
9. Clarevoyance
Discover the mythic Acadian region of Clare, Nova Scotia, in an adventure game built directly with the community.
Clarevoyance has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Instrumental Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $12.99 |
| Release Date | 12/17/2020 |
| Developer | Fring Frang Games |
| Publisher | Fring Frang Games |
| Steam App Id | 1145830 |
10. Cardinal Chains
An original puzzle game about non-decreasing sequences.
Cardinal Chains has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Instrumental Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Cardinal Chains on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 9/9/2021 |
| Developer | Daniel Nora |
| Publisher | Daniel Nora |
| Steam App Id | 1422220 |
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| 1 | 3/28/2022 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 8/15/2024 | 88 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 270 | 3/28/2023 | 84 | $12.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 7/16/2019 | 83 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 2/14/2023 | 81 | $7.79 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/25/2024 | 81 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/4/2022 | 79 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/29/2021 | 78 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 12/17/2020 | 76 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/9/2021 | 75 | $2.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 30). The one who pulls out the sword will be crowned king on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 13). ODDADA on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 19). Terra Nil on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 24). Nocked! True Tales of Robin Hood on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 15). Painting Werther on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 18). Mound of Music on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 16). A Musical Story on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 5). Groov on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 3). Clarevoyance on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 22). Cardinal Chains on Steam. Steam Store.