Best Mystery Dungeon Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 1,037 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 2/5/2025.
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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 Mystery Dungeon game on Steam" with a Player Score of 94. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,758 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,726 positive reviews and 1,032 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. 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 91, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Mystery Dungeon games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,481 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,416 positive reviews and 65 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 | 3/23/2022 |
| Developer | Shattered Pixel |
| Publisher | Shattered Pixel |
| Steam App Id | 1769170 |
3. The Doors of Trithius
The Doors of Trithius is an open-world RPG roguelike. Engage in tactical turn-based combat in a living world of warring factions, wandering behemoths, and ancient magic. Level your skills, cook, craft, and explore dungeons. Will you follow the story, or let adventure be your guide?
The Doors of Trithius has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Mystery Dungeon games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 466 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 452 positive reviews and 14 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 The Doors of Trithius on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 8/16/2021 |
| Developer | Jake Donkersgoed |
| Publisher | Jake Donkersgoed |
| Steam App Id | 1519490 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Mac OS Mystery Dungeon games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,615 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,513 positive reviews and 102 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Escape Dungeon 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $17.99 |
| Release Date | 1/13/2022 |
| Developer | Hide Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1309000 |
5. Boyfriend Dungeon
Date your weapons! Romance swords, daggers, and polearms to level them up in this “shack-and-slash” dungeon crawling adventure.
Boyfriend Dungeon has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Mystery Dungeon games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,403 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,208 positive reviews and 195 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.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 8/11/2021 |
| Franchise | Kitfox Games |
| Developer | Kitfox Games |
| Publisher | Kitfox Games |
| Steam App Id | 674930 |
6. Caves of Lore
I created Caves of Lore because of my deep love for RPGs. This project took me 6 years to make and I learned a lot about coding, art, and storytelling. If you reach the end then be sure to let me know! Caves has deep combat, classic-styled pixel art, and (of course) LORE! 📖
Caves of Lore has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Mystery Dungeon games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 344 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 326 positive reviews and 18 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 1/21/2023 |
| Franchise | Indie Game Fan |
| Developer | by Mike Robins |
| Publisher | by Mike Robins |
| Steam App Id | 2227130 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Mac OS Mystery Dungeon games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,003 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,586 positive reviews and 417 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 |
| Franchise | Introversion Software |
| Developer | Introversion Software |
| Publisher | Introversion Software |
| Steam App Id | 475190 |
8. Vivid Knight
"Vivid Knight" is a "party-building roguelike" game in which you collect friends who have been turned into jewels and fight by combining their abilities! Explore the ever-changing dungeon and harness the gems you have gathered to challenge the labyrinth!
Vivid Knight has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Mystery Dungeon games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,645 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,485 positive reviews and 160 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Vivid Knight on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 5/26/2021 |
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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1569090 |
9. Backpack Hero
The inventory management roguelike! Collect rare items, organize your backpack, and vanquish your foes!
Backpack Hero has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Mystery Dungeon games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,393 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,507 positive reviews and 886 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.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 11/14/2023 |
| Franchise | Pretty Soon 1 |
| Developer | Jaspel |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1970580 |
10. 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 85, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Mystery Dungeon games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 491 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 449 positive reviews and 42 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 |
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| 109 | 4/23/2015 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 46 | 3/23/2022 | 91 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 8/16/2021 | 90 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 14 | 1/13/2022 | 89 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 8/11/2021 | 88 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 1/21/2023 | 87 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 4/26/2017 | 86 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 25 | 5/26/2021 | 86 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 241 | 11/14/2023 | 85 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 12/13/2021 | 85 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 5). The Doors of Trithius on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 3). Escape Dungeon 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 3). Boyfriend Dungeon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 26). Caves of Lore on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 22). Scanner Sombre on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 28). Vivid Knight on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 28). Backpack Hero on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 5). Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon on Steam. Steam Store.