Best Psychological Horror Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 6,923 Psychological Horror 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. Psychological Horror game rankings were last updated on 12/15/2024.
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1. Aseprite
Aseprite is a pixel-art tool to create 2D animations, sprites, and any kind of graphics for games.
Aseprite holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Psychological Horror game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,909 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,735 positive reviews and 174 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. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Aseprite on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 2/22/2016 |
| Developer | David Capello |
| Publisher | Igara Studio |
| Steam App Id | 431730 |
2. OneShot
OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.
OneShot has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 48,900 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 48,057 positive reviews and 843 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run OneShot on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 12/9/2016 |
| Developer | Future Cat LLC |
| Publisher | KOMODO |
| Steam App Id | 420530 |
3. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,584 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,262 positive reviews and 322 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $15.99 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 | $15.99 |
| Release Date | 2/26/2021 |
| Franchise | 7th Beat Games |
| Developer | 7th Beat Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 774181 |
4. OMORI
Explore a strange world full of colorful friends and foes. When the time comes, the path you’ve chosen will determine your fate... and perhaps the fate of others as well.
OMORI has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 75,081 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 73,077 positive reviews and 2,004 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play OMORI on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 12/25/2020 |
| Developer | OMOCAT, LLC |
| Publisher | OMOCAT, LLC |
| Steam App Id | 1150690 |
5. Pineapple on pizza
Can a video game convey a flavor?
Pineapple on pizza has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,058 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,577 positive reviews and 481 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 3/28/2023 |
| Franchise | Majorariatto |
| Developer | Majorariatto |
| Publisher | Majorariatto |
| Steam App Id | 2263010 |
6. Undertale
UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone.
Undertale has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 244,952 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 236,825 positive reviews and 8,127 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 Undertale on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
7. Doki Doki Literature Club!
The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.
Doki Doki Literature Club! has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 205,136 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 197,922 positive reviews and 7,214 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 possible to play Doki Doki Literature Club! on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/6/2017 |
| Developer | Team Salvato |
| Publisher | Team Salvato |
| Steam App Id | 698780 |
8. Outlast
Hell is an experiment you can't survive in Outlast, a first-person survival horror game developed by veterans of some of the biggest game franchises in history. As investigative journalist Miles Upshur, explore Mount Massive Asylum and try to survive long enough to discover its terrible secret... if you dare.
Outlast has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 121,248 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 116,954 positive reviews and 4,294 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Outlast on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 9/4/2013 |
| Franchise | Red Barrels |
| Developer | Red Barrels |
| Publisher | Red Barrels |
| Steam App Id | 238320 |
9. Patrick's Parabox
A mind-bending recursive puzzle game about boxes within boxes within boxes within boxes. Learn to use infinity to your advantage as you explore a deep and elegant system.
Patrick's Parabox has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,765 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,734 positive reviews and 31 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Patrick's Parabox on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 3/29/2022 |
| Franchise | Patrick Traynor |
| Developer | Patrick Traynor |
| Publisher | Patrick Traynor |
| Steam App Id | 1260520 |
10. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!
The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Psychological Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,109 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,499 positive reviews and 610 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 possible to play The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 4,304 | 2/22/2016 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 124 | 12/9/2016 | 96 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 79 | 2/26/2021 | 96 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 655 | 12/25/2020 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 12 | 3/28/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,692 | 9/15/2015 | 96 | $2.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 545 | 10/6/2017 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 434 | 9/4/2013 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 83 | 3/29/2022 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 41 | 3/31/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). OneShot on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 14). Rhythm Doctor on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 8). OMORI on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Pineapple on pizza on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). Undertale on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 16). Doki Doki Literature Club! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Outlast on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 14). Patrick's Parabox on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog on Steam. Steam Store.