Best Puzzle Platformer Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 5,057 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 3/18/2025.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Puzzle Platformer game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 116,633 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 113,670 positive reviews and 2,963 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 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 | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 1/25/2018 |
| Franchise | EXOK Games |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Maddy Makes Games Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 504230 |
2. 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 #2 spot for the best Mac OS Puzzle Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 71,392 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 69,406 positive reviews and 1,986 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 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best Mac OS Puzzle Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 66,384 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 64,329 positive reviews and 2,055 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Mac OS Puzzle Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 81,948 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 79,003 positive reviews and 2,945 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 |
| Franchise | Nomada Studio |
| Developer | Nomada Studio |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 683320 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Mac OS Puzzle Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,590 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,122 positive reviews and 468 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $10.49 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 | $10.49 |
| Release Date | 1/31/2024 |
| Developer | OMEGAMES STUDIO |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1746030 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Mac OS Puzzle Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,475 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,601 positive reviews and 874 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Mac OS Puzzle Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,863 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,060 positive reviews and 803 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).
8. CATO: Buttered Cat
CATO = Cat + Toast = Buttered cat paradox = Anti-gravity 🍞🐈🧩 200+ puzzles，40+ skins
CATO: Buttered Cat 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 2,187 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,156 positive reviews and 31 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $10.99 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 | $10.99 |
| Release Date | 9/5/2024 |
| Franchise | GCORES PUBLISHING |
| Developer | Team Woll |
| Publisher | GCORES PUBLISHING |
| Steam App Id | 1999520 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Mac OS Puzzle Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 211,706 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 200,467 positive reviews and 11,239 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 |
10. OPUS: Echo of Starsong - Full Bloom Edition
Echo of Starsong is a visual novel style adventure game. Eda, a girl who can hear mysterious sound waves known as starsong, crosses paths with a young man in search of their source. Together, they venture out to the heart of space to unravel an ancient myth.
OPUS: Echo of Starsong - Full Bloom Edition has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Puzzle Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,660 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,353 positive reviews and 307 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 | 8/31/2021 |
| Franchise | Sigono |
| Developer | SIGONO INC. |
| Publisher | SIGONO INC. |
| Steam App Id | 1504500 |
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| 2,198 | 1/25/2018 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 163 | 5/15/2014 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 244 | 7/7/2016 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 146 | 12/13/2018 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 50 | 1/31/2024 | 95 | $10.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 56 | 6/25/2015 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 70 | 4/19/2021 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 17 | 9/5/2024 | 94 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,127 | 7/22/2016 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 8/31/2021 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). BattleBlock Theater® on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). INSIDE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). GRIS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 16). Murders on the Yangtze River on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 21). Portal Stories: Mel on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 15). Portal Reloaded on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). CATO: Buttered Cat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). Human Fall Flat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). OPUS: Echo of Starsong - Full Bloom Edition on Steam. Steam Store.