Best Mystery Dungeon Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 819 Mystery Dungeon 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. Mystery Dungeon 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 Mystery Dungeon 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. Shattered Pixel Dungeon
Shattered Pixel Dungeon is a traditional roguelike dungeon crawler that's simple to start but hard to master! Every game is a unique challenge, with five different heroes, randomized levels and enemies, and hundreds of items to collect and use.
Shattered Pixel Dungeon has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Mystery Dungeon games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,175 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,118 positive reviews and 57 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.69 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 | $6.69 |
| Release Date | 3/23/2022 |
| Developer | Shattered Pixel |
| Publisher | Shattered Pixel |
| Steam App Id | 1769170 |
3. Escape Dungeon 2
Help Shunral infiltrate the Demon Lord's castle in this turn-based, rogue-lite adventure. Remember to keep a safe distance while eliminating his cronies with your bow and arrow. Failure to do so may result in an animated interactive experience with the local monsters.
Escape Dungeon 2 has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Mystery Dungeon games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,507 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,421 positive reviews and 86 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $8.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Escape Dungeon 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $8.99 |
| Release Date | 1/13/2022 |
| Developer | Hide Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1309000 |
4. The Doors of Trithius
The Doors of Trithius is a RPG roguelike set in a randomly generated fantasy world. Fight monsters, avoid traps, collect loot, manage your wounds and more as you traverse the mysterious world of Enalia.
The Doors of Trithius has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Mystery Dungeon games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 311 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 299 positive reviews and 12 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.74 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play The Doors of Trithius on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $12.74 |
| Release Date | 8/16/2021 |
| Developer | Jake Donkersgoed |
| Publisher | Jake Donkersgoed |
| Steam App Id | 1519490 |
5. Backpack Hero
The inventory management roguelike! Collect rare items, organize your backpack, and vanquish your foes!
Backpack Hero has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Mystery Dungeon games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,639 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,888 positive reviews and 751 negative reviews — making it "Very 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.
6. Scanner Sombre
Inspired by Gone Home and Dear Esther, Scanner Sombre is a cave exploration experience. With stunning visuals and a terrifying theme, it is the 6th major video game released by Introversion Software - creators of the BAFTA award winning Prison Architect as well as Uplink, Darwinia and DEFCON.
Scanner Sombre has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Mystery Dungeon games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,647 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,255 positive reviews and 392 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Scanner Sombre on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 4/26/2017 |
| Developer | Introversion Software |
| Publisher | Introversion Software |
| Steam App Id | 475190 |
7. Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon
Delve with Shovel Knight into the depths of the Pocket Dungeon in an action-packed puzzle adventure mashup like none other!
Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Mystery Dungeon games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 427 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 389 positive reviews and 38 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 12/13/2021 |
| Franchise | Shovel Knight |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Yacht Club Games |
| Steam App Id | 1184760 |
8. Dead Dungeon
Challenging 2D platformer in the best traditions of classic games, with an excellent chiptune soundtrack. The game will check your nerves for strength and bring a lot of emotions.
Dead Dungeon has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Mystery Dungeon games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 263 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 241 positive reviews and 22 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.69 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 | $0.69 |
| Release Date | 11/12/2018 |
| Franchise | Roenko Games |
| Developer | Roenko Games |
| Publisher | Roenko Games |
| Steam App Id | 751640 |
9. Cave Quest
Play a thrilling Match3 game! Match gems of the same kind to destroy them and to get bonuses and power-ups.
Cave Quest has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Mystery Dungeon games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 95 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 90 positive reviews and 5 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Cave Quest on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
10. Cursed Gem
Help Oliver in this retro-pixel and challenging platformer. Explore a cursed cave, full of traps, secrets and diamonds. Complete all levels, get the biggest diamond for your girlfriend and break the curse that is dooming you.
Cursed Gem has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Mystery Dungeon games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 57 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 54 positive reviews and 3 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
| Release Date | 8/3/2020 |
| Developer | AikonCWD |
| Publisher | Vega Games |
| Steam App Id | 1194480 |
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 | 313 | 4/23/2015 | 94 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 60 | 3/23/2022 | 90 | $6.69 | Steam Charts | |
 | 38 | 1/13/2022 | 89 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 52 | 8/16/2021 | 88 | $12.74 | Steam Charts | |
 | 297 | 11/14/2023 | 86 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 4/26/2017 | 86 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 12/13/2021 | 84 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/12/2018 | 84 | $0.69 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 1/12/2020 | 83 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/3/2020 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). Shattered Pixel Dungeon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). Escape Dungeon 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). The Doors of Trithius on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Backpack Hero on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 22). Scanner Sombre on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 13). Dead Dungeon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 7). Cave Quest on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 25). Cursed Gem on Steam. Steam Store.