Best Puzzle Platformer Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 4,174 Puzzle Platformer 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. Puzzle Platformer game rankings were last updated on 5/18/2024.
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1. Portal 2
The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends!
Portal 2 holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Puzzle Platformer game on Steam" with a Player Score of 98. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 392,151 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 387,141 positive reviews and 5,010 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.
2. Portal
Portal™ is a new single player game from Valve. Set in the mysterious Aperture Science Laboratories, Portal has been called one of the most innovative new games on the horizon and will offer gamers hours of unique gameplay.
Portal has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Puzzle Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 156,541 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 154,187 positive reviews and 2,354 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.
3. Celeste
Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight platformer from the creators of TowerFall. Brave hundreds of hand-crafted challenges, uncover devious secrets, and piece together the mystery of the mountain.
Celeste has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Puzzle Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 93,094 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 90,879 positive reviews and 2,215 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 1/25/2018 |
| Franchise | EXOK Games |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Maddy Makes Games Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 504230 |
4. BattleBlock Theater®
Welcome to BattleBlock Theater! You’ve got no where to go but up...on stage. Play single player or co-op to free your friends and save Hatty Hattington! Jump, solve and battle your way through a mysterious theater inhabited by highly technological felines.
BattleBlock Theater® has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Puzzle Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 70,082 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 68,155 positive reviews and 1,927 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 | 5/15/2014 |
| Franchise | The Behemoth |
| Developer | The Behemoth |
| Publisher | The Behemoth |
| Steam App Id | 238460 |
5. INSIDE
Hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark project. INSIDE is a dark, narrative-driven platformer combining intense action with challenging puzzles. It has been critically acclaimed for its moody art style, ambient soundtrack and unsettling atmosphere.
INSIDE has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Puzzle Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 58,189 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 56,332 positive reviews and 1,857 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 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.
6. GRIS
Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.
GRIS has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Puzzle Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 70,493 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 68,063 positive reviews and 2,430 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 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 | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 12/13/2018 |
| Developer | Nomada Studio |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 683320 |
7. Murders on the Yangtze River
"Murders on Yangtze River" is an Ace Attorney-like detective game that takes you on a journey through early 20th century China as you solve a series of intriguing cases. Use your logical reasoning and deduction skills to uncover clues, interrogate suspects, and solve the mysteries.
Murders on the Yangtze River has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Puzzle Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,813 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,557 positive reviews and 256 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 Murders on the Yangtze River on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 1/31/2024 |
| Developer | OMEGAMES STUDIO |
| Publisher | OMEGAMES STUDIO |
| Steam App Id | 1746030 |
8. Portal Reloaded
Portal Reloaded is a free, community made modification for Portal 2. The mod builds on the concepts of the main game by allowing you to place a third portal, which enables traveling between two different timelines. Thinking in four dimensions is vital to solving 25 brand new mind-bending puzzles.
Portal Reloaded has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Puzzle Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,698 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,976 positive reviews and 722 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 Portal Reloaded on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
9. Portal Stories: Mel
Portal Stories: Mel is a community made, free modification for Portal 2 based in the Portal universe. It tells the story of Mel, who meets a new personality core and faces an undiscovered threat to the Aperture facility.
Portal Stories: Mel has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Puzzle Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,550 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,731 positive reviews and 819 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 6/25/2015 |
| Developer | Prism Game Studios Ltd. |
| Publisher | Prism Game Studios Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 317400 |
10. Human Fall Flat
Human Fall Flat is a hilarious, light-hearted platformer set in floating dreamscapes that can be played solo or with up to 8 players online. Free new levels keep its vibrant community rewarded.
Human Fall Flat has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Puzzle Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 199,436 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 188,903 positive reviews and 10,533 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 | 7/22/2016 |
| Developer | No Brakes Games |
| Publisher | Curve Games |
| Steam App Id | 477160 |
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 | 2,746 | 4/18/2011 | 98 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 638 | 10/10/2007 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,647 | 1/25/2018 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 144 | 5/15/2014 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 108 | 7/7/2016 | 95 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 323 | 12/13/2018 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 150 | 1/31/2024 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 87 | 4/19/2021 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 46 | 6/25/2015 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,019 | 7/22/2016 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). BattleBlock Theater® on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). INSIDE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 14). GRIS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). Murders on the Yangtze River on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 14). Portal Reloaded on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 24). Portal Stories: Mel on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). Human Fall Flat on Steam. Steam Store.