Best Metroidvania Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 1,751 Metroidvania 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. Metroidvania game rankings were last updated on 8/6/2025.
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1. Hollow Knight
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
Hollow Knight holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Metroidvania game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 427,568 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 414,811 positive reviews and 12,757 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 | 2/24/2017 |
| Developer | Team Cherry |
| Publisher | Team Cherry |
| Steam App Id | 367520 |
2. 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 #2 spot for the best Mac OS Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 171,048 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 166,034 positive reviews and 5,014 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 |
3. Minishoot' Adventures
Fly into a charming handcrafted world and go on an adventure that mixes up open exploration with crispy twin-stick shooter action. Fight your way from the shiny overworld to the deepest caves, improve your ship and overcome the dungeons' bosses to rescue your friends!
Minishoot' Adventures has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,319 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,185 positive reviews and 134 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 | 4/2/2024 |
| Franchise | IndieArk |
| Developer | SoulGame Studio |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1634860 |
4. Chicory: A Colorful Tale
A top-down adventure game in a coloring book world full of vibrant characters. Use painting powers to explore, solve puzzles, make friends, and draw on anything! From creators on Wandersong + Celeste.
Chicory: A Colorful Tale has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,549 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,472 positive reviews and 77 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 6/10/2021 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Finji |
| Steam App Id | 1123450 |
5. VVVVVV
VVVVVV is a platform game all about exploring one simple mechanical idea - what if you reversed gravity instead of jumping?
VVVVVV has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,141 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,765 positive reviews and 376 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 9/7/2010 |
| Franchise | Terry Cavanagh |
| Developer | Terry Cavanagh |
| Publisher | Terry Cavanagh |
| Steam App Id | 70300 |
6. OBS Studio
Free and open-source software for video recording and live streaming
OBS Studio has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 39,672 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 37,763 positive reviews and 1,909 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 not possible to play or run OBS Studio on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 3/21/2022 |
| Developer | OBS Project |
| Publisher | OBS Project |
| Steam App Id | 1905180 |
7. Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is the complete Shovel Knight collection, containing all 5 games in the epic saga! Dig, blast, slash, and bash your way through a fantastical, 8-bit inspired world of pixel-perfect platforming, memorable characters, and world-class action-adventure gameplay.
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,270 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,571 positive reviews and 699 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $39.99 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 | $39.99 |
| Release Date | 6/26/2014 |
| Franchise | Shovel Knight |
| Developer | Yacht Club Games |
| Publisher | Yacht Club Games |
| Steam App Id | 250760 |
8. BlazBlue Entropy Effect
Enjoy action-packed flashy combat with incredibly satisfying combos and responsive controls! Numerous characters, each with completely unique playstyles and loads of unlockable moves & upgrades! This action roguelike sets the bar for fluid fast-paced action.
BlazBlue Entropy Effect has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31,339 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,796 positive reviews and 1,543 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
9. Nine Sols
Nine Sols is a lore rich, hand-drawn 2D action-platformer featuring Sekiro-inspired deflection focused combat. Embark on a journey of eastern fantasy, explore the land once home to an ancient alien race, and follow a vengeful hero’s quest to slay the 9 Sols, formidable rulers of this forsaken realm.
Nine Sols has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31,258 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,703 positive reviews and 1,555 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 | 5/28/2024 |
| Developer | RedCandleGames |
| Publisher | RedCandleGames |
| Steam App Id | 1809540 |
10. Dust: An Elysian Tail
Immerse yourself in a gorgeous hand-painted world on a search for your true identity. As the mysterious warrior, Dust, your action-packed journey will take you from peaceful glades to snowy mountaintops and beyond.
Dust: An Elysian Tail has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,702 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,816 positive reviews and 886 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 | 5/24/2013 |
| Developer | Humble Hearts LLC |
| Publisher | Xbox Game Studios |
| Steam App Id | 236090 |
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| 7,667 | 2/24/2017 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,393 | 8/6/2018 | 96 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 25 | 4/2/2024 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 15 | 6/10/2021 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 9/7/2010 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 24,303 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 35 | 6/26/2014 | 93 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,112 | 1/31/2024 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 625 | 5/28/2024 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 5/24/2013 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 10). Chicory: A Colorful Tale on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 12). VVVVVV on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 5). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 30). Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 25). BlazBlue Entropy Effect on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 5). Nine Sols on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 11). Dust: An Elysian Tail on Steam. Steam Store.