Best Music Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 2,117 Music 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 game rankings were last updated on 2/11/2025.
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1. Rhythm Doctor
Save patients with your rhythm mastery! Rhythm Doctor is a rhythm game where you heal patients by defibrillating in time to their heartbeats. Learn each patient's unique heartbeat and defeat boss viruses trying to sabotage your rhythm, all set to heart-pumping, soul-soothing music.
Rhythm Doctor holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Music game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,866 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,539 positive reviews and 327 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.39 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 | $14.39 |
| Release Date | 2/26/2021 |
| Franchise | 7th Beat Games |
| Developer | 7th Beat Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 774181 |
2. TOEM: A Photo Adventure
Set off on a delightful expedition and use your photographic eye to uncover the mysteries of the magical TOEM in this hand-drawn adventure game. Chat with quirky characters, solve their problems by snapping neat photos, and make your way through a relaxing landscape!
TOEM: A Photo Adventure has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,661 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,601 positive reviews and 60 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.99 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 | $3.99 |
| Release Date | 9/17/2021 |
| Franchise | popagenda |
| Developer | Something We Made |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1307580 |
3. Hotline Miami
Hotline Miami is a high-octane action game overflowing with raw brutality, hard-boiled gunplay and skull crushing close combat.
Hotline Miami has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 102,786 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 99,890 positive reviews and 2,896 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 10/23/2012 |
| Developer | Dennaton Games |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 219150 |
4. Just Shapes & Beats
"Just Shapes & Beats" is a chaotic co-op musical bullet-hell based on three simple things: avoid Shapes, move to the kick-ass Beats, and die, repeatedly.
Just Shapes & Beats has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,999 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,488 positive reviews and 511 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 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 | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 5/31/2018 |
| Developer | Berzerk Studio |
| Publisher | Berzerk Studio |
| Steam App Id | 531510 |
5. Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to)
A game about writing nice letters to real people. Write and receive encouraging letters in a cozy room. Trade stickers and listen to chill music. We're all in this together. Sometimes all you need are a few kind words.
Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,913 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,750 positive reviews and 163 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 9/12/2019 |
| Developer | Popcannibal |
| Publisher | Popcannibal |
| Steam App Id | 1070710 |
6. Trombone Champ
Honk, blow, & toot your way through over 60 songs, collect all 50 unique Tromboner Cards, and uncover the mysteries of the Trombiverse. Do you have what it takes to become the true Trombone Champ?
Trombone Champ has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,619 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,420 positive reviews and 199 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Trombone Champ on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 9/15/2022 |
| Franchise | Trombone Champ |
| Developer | Holy Wow Studios LLC |
| Publisher | Holy Wow Studios LLC |
| Steam App Id | 1059990 |
7. Virtual Cottage
Virtual Cottage gives you a comfy place to rest and be productive without any distractions. Open the game, set yourself a goal and enjoy the atmosphere.
Virtual Cottage has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,094 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,875 positive reviews and 219 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Virtual Cottage on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
8. Super Hexagon
Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.
Super Hexagon has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,585 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,814 positive reviews and 771 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 | 11/27/2012 |
| Franchise | Terry Cavanagh |
| Developer | Terry Cavanagh |
| Publisher | Terry Cavanagh |
| Steam App Id | 221640 |
9. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,852 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,813 positive reviews and 1,039 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 |
10. Bastion
Discover the secrets of the Calamity, a surreal catastrophe that shattered the world to pieces.
Bastion has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37,254 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,527 positive reviews and 1,727 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Bastion on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 8/16/2011 |
| Franchise | Supergiant Games |
| Developer | Supergiant Games |
| Publisher | Supergiant Games |
| Steam App Id | 107100 |
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| 63 | 2/26/2021 | 96 | $14.39 | Steam Charts | |
| 29 | 9/17/2021 | 96 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 107 | 10/23/2012 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 59 | 5/31/2018 | 95 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 9/12/2019 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 29 | 9/15/2022 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 287 | 10/7/2020 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 18 | 11/27/2012 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 186 | 4/23/2015 | 94 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 16 | 8/16/2011 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 11). TOEM: A Photo Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). Hotline Miami on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). Just Shapes & Beats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 14). Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 16). Trombone Champ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 16). Virtual Cottage on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 7). Super Hexagon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). Crypt of the NecroDancer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). Bastion on Steam. Steam Store.