Best Music-Based Procedural Generation Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 291 Music-Based Procedural Generation 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. Music-Based Procedural Generation game rankings were last updated on 5/13/2024.
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1. Crypt of the NecroDancer
Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!
Crypt of the NecroDancer holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Music-Based Procedural Generation game on Steam" with a Player Score of 94. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,985 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,005 positive reviews and 980 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 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 | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 4/23/2015 |
| Franchise | Klei |
| Developer | Brace Yourself Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 247080 |
2. Incredibox
Incredibox is a music game that lets you create your own music with the help of a merry crew of beatboxers.
Incredibox has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Music-Based Procedural Generation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,525 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,427 positive reviews and 98 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 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 | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 4/30/2021 |
| Developer | So Far So Good |
| Publisher | So Far So Good |
| Steam App Id | 1545450 |
3. Melatonin
Melatonin is a rhythm game about dreams and reality merging together. It uses animations and sound cues to keep you on beat without any intimidating overlays or interfaces. Harmonize through a variety of dreamy levels containing surprising challenges, hand-drawn art, and vibrant music.
Melatonin has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Music-Based Procedural Generation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,348 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,124 positive reviews and 224 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 | 12/15/2022 |
| Developer | Half Asleep |
| Publisher | Half Asleep |
| Steam App Id | 1585220 |
4. Beat Hazard
Experience your music collection like never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.
Beat Hazard has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Music-Based Procedural Generation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,299 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,905 positive reviews and 394 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 4/15/2010 |
| Franchise | Cold Beam Games |
| Developer | Cold Beam Games |
| Publisher | Cold Beam Games |
| Steam App Id | 49600 |
5. Tales From Off-Peak City Vol. 1
On the corner of July Avenue and Yam Street, all is not what it seems. What role will you play in a city's fate?
Tales From Off-Peak City Vol. 1 has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Music-Based Procedural Generation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 519 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 512 positive reviews and 7 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 Tales From Off-Peak City Vol. 1 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 5/15/2020 |
| Franchise | Cosmo D Studios |
| Developer | Cosmo D |
| Publisher | Cosmo D Studios LLC |
| Steam App Id | 1129920 |
6. APE OUT
APE OUT is a wildly intense and colorfully stylized smash ‘em up about primal escape, rhythmic violence, and frenetic jazz.
APE OUT has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Music-Based Procedural Generation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,088 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,918 positive reviews and 170 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 2/28/2019 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 447150 |
7. Mutazione
A mutant soap opera where small-town gossip meets the supernatural. Explore the Mutazione community as Kai as she cares for her ailing grandfather. Discover magical gardens, new friends & old secrets. They can survive an apocalyptic meteor strike, but can they survive their small-town drama?
Mutazione has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Music-Based Procedural Generation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,050 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,006 positive reviews and 44 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 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 | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 9/19/2019 |
| Franchise | Akupara Games |
| Developer | Die Gute Fabrik |
| Publisher | Akupara Games |
| Steam App Id | 1080750 |
8. Melody's Escape
Run, jump and slide to the rhythm of your own music library! In Melody's Escape, advanced audio detection algorithms transcribe the energy that you feel when listening to music into a synchronized gameplay experience, with a captivating and dynamic obstacle course.
Melody's Escape has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Music-Based Procedural Generation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,815 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,482 positive reviews and 333 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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.
9. A Highland Song
Moira McKinnon is running away. A wild adventure through the Scottish Highlands, with open platforming and dynamic storytelling, maps and music. From the creators of Heaven's Vault and 80 Days.
A Highland Song has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Music-Based Procedural Generation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 322 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 297 positive reviews and 25 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $17.99 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.
10. RPG Sounds
RPG Sounds is the best audio tool for Dungeon Masters and TTRPG Players.
RPG Sounds has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Music-Based Procedural Generation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 107 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 102 positive reviews and 5 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
| Release Date | 1/27/2021 |
| Developer | Cast n Play |
| Publisher | Cast n Play |
| Steam App Id | 1480140 |
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 | 313 | 4/23/2015 | 94 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 18 | 4/30/2021 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 115 | 12/15/2022 | 92 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 4/15/2010 | 92 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/15/2020 | 91 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 2/28/2019 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 9/19/2019 | 90 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 5/20/2016 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 12/5/2023 | 85 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 1/27/2021 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 26). Tales From Off-Peak City Vol. 1 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 21). APE OUT on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 9). Mutazione on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 13). Melody's Escape on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). A Highland Song on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, February 28). RPG Sounds on Steam. Steam Store.