Best Metroidvania Games on Steam (for Mac OS)

Steam currently has 1,630 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 3/27/2025.

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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.

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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 404,033 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 392,097 positive reviews and 11,936 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.

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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 165,815 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 161,013 positive reviews and 4,802 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!

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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 5,594 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,481 positive reviews and 113 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.

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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 3,334 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,259 positive reviews and 75 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?

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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 10,033 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,658 positive reviews and 375 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

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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 34,319 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 32,699 positive reviews and 1,620 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.

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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 16,028 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,356 positive reviews and 672 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. 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.

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Nine Sols 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 25,638 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,449 positive reviews and 1,189 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

9. 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.

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Dust: An Elysian Tail 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 18,566 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,695 positive reviews and 871 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $3.74 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 $3.74
Release Date 5/24/2013
Developer Humble Hearts LLC
Publisher Xbox Game Studios
Steam App Id 236090

10. 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.

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BlazBlue Entropy Effect 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 29,059 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,603 positive reviews and 1,456 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $15.59 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 $15.59
Release Date 1/31/2024
Developer 91Act
Publisher 91Act
Steam App Id 2273430

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2/24/2017
96
$14.99
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2,994
8/6/2018
96
$24.99
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Minishoot' Adventures steam charts
67
4/2/2024
94
$14.99
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Chicory: A Colorful Tale steam charts
19
6/10/2021
94
$19.99
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VVVVVV steam charts
8
9/7/2010
93
$4.99
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OBS Studio steam charts
11,788
3/21/2022
93
Free
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Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove steam charts
53
6/26/2014
93
$39.99
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Nine Sols steam charts
769
5/28/2024
93
$29.99
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Dust: An Elysian Tail steam charts
22
5/24/2013
93
$3.74
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BlazBlue Entropy Effect steam charts
297
1/31/2024
93
$15.59
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, March 27). Minishoot' Adventures on Steam. Steam Store.
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, March 22). VVVVVV on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, March 28). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). BlazBlue Entropy Effect on Steam. Steam Store.

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