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.
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.
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!
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.
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?
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 7,490 | 2/24/2017 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,994 | 8/6/2018 | 96 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 67 | 4/2/2024 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 19 | 6/10/2021 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 9/7/2010 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 11,788 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 53 | 6/26/2014 | 93 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 769 | 5/28/2024 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 22 | 5/24/2013 | 93 | $3.74 | Steam Charts | |
| 297 | 1/31/2024 | 93 | $15.59 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). BlazBlue Entropy Effect on Steam. Steam Store.