Best Music-Based Procedural Generation Games on Steam (for Mac OS)

Steam currently has 329 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 11/30/2024.

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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!

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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 24,604 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,589 positive reviews and 1,015 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.

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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 4,060 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,931 positive reviews and 129 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.

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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 6,429 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,130 positive reviews and 299 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.

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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 7,342 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,949 positive reviews and 393 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?

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Tales From Off-Peak City Vol. 1 has achieved a Player Score of 92, 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 546 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 540 positive reviews and 6 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $5.99 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 $5.99
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.

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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 3,355 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,180 positive reviews and 175 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?

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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 1,152 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,102 positive reviews and 50 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $19.99 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 $19.99
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.

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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 4,824 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,491 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.

Steam Price $9.99
Release Date 5/20/2016
Franchise Icetesy
Developer Icetesy
Publisher Icetesy
Steam App Id 270210

9. 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!

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ODDADA has achieved a Player Score of 88, 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 249 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 242 positive reviews and 7 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

10. 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.

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A Highland Song has achieved a Player Score of 85, 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 461 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 420 positive reviews and 41 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $10.79 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 $10.79
Release Date 12/5/2023
Franchise inkle
Developer inkle Ltd
Publisher inkle Ltd
Steam App Id 1240060

More Music-Based Procedural Generation Mac Games on Steam

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Crypt of the NecroDancer steam charts
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4/23/2015
94
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Incredibox steam charts
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Melatonin steam charts
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12/15/2022
92
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Beat Hazard steam charts
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4/15/2010
92
$9.99
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Tales From Off-Peak City Vol. 1 steam charts
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5/15/2020
92
$5.99
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APE OUT steam charts
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2/28/2019
91
$14.99
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Mutazione steam charts
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9/19/2019
90
$19.99
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Melody's Escape steam charts
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5/20/2016
90
$9.99
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ODDADA steam charts
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8/15/2024
88
$7.99
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A Highland Song steam charts
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12/5/2023
85
$10.79
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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 8). Incredibox on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Melatonin on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 4). Beat Hazard on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 29). Tales From Off-Peak City Vol. 1 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). APE OUT on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 7). Mutazione on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). Melody's Escape on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). ODDADA on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 2). A Highland Song on Steam. Steam Store.

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