Best Music-Based Procedural Generation Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 331 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 1/10/2025.
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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 24,707 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,681 positive reviews and 1,026 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 | 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 4,143 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,013 positive reviews and 130 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 6,607 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,297 positive reviews and 310 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 7,346 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,952 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 554 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 547 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 3,384 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,206 positive reviews and 178 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 1,168 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,117 positive reviews and 51 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.
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 4,825 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,490 positive reviews and 335 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. 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!
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 265 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 257 positive reviews and 8 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.
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 476 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 434 positive reviews and 42 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.
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| 134 | 4/23/2015 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 30 | 4/30/2021 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 43 | 12/15/2022 | 92 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 4/15/2010 | 92 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/15/2020 | 91 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 2/28/2019 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 9/19/2019 | 90 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 5/20/2016 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 8/15/2024 | 88 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 12/5/2023 | 85 | $17.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 8). Tales From Off-Peak City Vol. 1 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 6). APE OUT on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 12). Mutazione on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 6). Melody's Escape on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 4). ODDADA on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 10). A Highland Song on Steam. Steam Store.