Best Perma Death Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 2,296 Perma Death 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. Perma Death game rankings were last updated on 4/9/2025.
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1. Hades
Defy the god of the dead as you hack and slash out of the Underworld in this rogue-like dungeon crawler from the creators of Bastion, Transistor, and Pyre.
Hades holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Perma Death game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 278,206 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 273,353 positive reviews and 4,853 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 9/17/2020 |
| Franchise | Supergiant Games |
| Developer | Supergiant Games |
| Publisher | Supergiant Games |
| Steam App Id | 1145360 |
2. Don't Starve
Don’t Starve is an uncompromising wilderness survival game full of science and magic. Enter a strange and unexplored world full of strange creatures, dangers, and surprises. Gather resources to craft items and structures that match your survival style.
Don't Starve has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Perma Death games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 109,394 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 105,722 positive reviews and 3,672 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Don't Starve on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $2.49 |
| Release Date | 4/23/2013 |
| Franchise | Klei |
| Developer | Klei Entertainment |
| Publisher | Klei Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 219740 |
3. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.
Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Perma Death games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29,278 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,318 positive reviews and 960 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $1.49 |
| Release Date | 8/26/2020 |
| Developer | Nikita Kryukov |
| Publisher | Missing Calm |
| Steam App Id | 1392820 |
4. Baldi's Basics Plus
Baldi's Basics® Plus is an active stealth roguelike that parodies cheap '90s edutainment with a subtle horror twist! Play Hide & Seek with Baldi as he chases you through procedurally generated levels while using your surroundings, items, and game knowledge to shift chaos in your favor.
Baldi's Basics Plus has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Perma Death games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,990 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,829 positive reviews and 161 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 | 6/12/2020 |
| Developer | Basically Games |
| Publisher | Basically Games, LLC |
| Steam App Id | 1275890 |
5. FTL: Faster Than Light
This "spaceship simulation roguelike-like" allows you to take your ship and crew on an adventure through a randomly generated galaxy filled with glory and bitter defeat.
FTL: Faster Than Light has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Perma Death games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 74,385 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 70,974 positive reviews and 3,411 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. At the moment, it is possible to play FTL: Faster Than Light on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 9/14/2012 |
| Developer | Subset Games |
| Publisher | Subset Games |
| Steam App Id | 212680 |
6. Nuclear Throne
Nuclear Throne is a post-apocalyptic roguelike-like top-down shooter. Not 'the final hope of humanity' post-apocalyptic, but 'humanity is extinct and mutants and monsters now roam the world' post-apocalyptic. Fight your way through the wastelands with powerful weaponry, collecting radiation to mutate some new limbs and abilities.
Nuclear Throne has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Perma Death games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,895 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,194 positive reviews and 701 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Nuclear Throne on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Mac OS Perma Death games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,018 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,961 positive reviews and 1,057 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 |
8. OBS Studio
Free and open-source software for video recording and live streaming
OBS Studio has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Perma Death games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 35,000 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 33,344 positive reviews and 1,656 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run OBS Studio on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 3/21/2022 |
| Developer | OBS Project |
| Publisher | OBS Project |
| Steam App Id | 1905180 |
9. The Binding of Isaac
Now 20% More Evil with the Free Halloween update!
The Binding of Isaac has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Perma Death games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 60,084 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 57,033 positive reviews and 3,051 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play The Binding of Isaac on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $1.99 |
| Release Date | 9/28/2011 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Edmund McMillen |
| Steam App Id | 113200 |
10. Hades II
Battle beyond the Underworld using dark sorcery to take on the Titan of Time in this bewitching sequel to the award-winning rogue-like dungeon crawler.
Hades II has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Perma Death games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 62,965 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 59,742 positive reviews and 3,223 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 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 | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 5/6/2024 |
| Franchise | Supergiant Games |
| Developer | Supergiant Games |
| Publisher | Supergiant Games |
| Steam App Id | 1145350 |
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| 2,249 | 9/17/2020 | 97 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,457 | 4/23/2013 | 95 | $2.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 8/26/2020 | 95 | $1.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 26 | 6/12/2020 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,267 | 9/14/2012 | 94 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 79 | 12/5/2015 | 94 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 117 | 4/23/2015 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 9,565 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 159 | 9/28/2011 | 93 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,255 | 5/6/2024 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 12). Baldi's Basics Plus on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 13). FTL: Faster Than Light on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 30). Nuclear Throne on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 5). Crypt of the NecroDancer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 10). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 11). The Binding of Isaac on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 11). Hades II on Steam. Steam Store.