Best Rhythm Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 1,227 Rhythm 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. Rhythm game rankings were last updated on 5/1/2024.
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1. Helltaker
Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.
Helltaker holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Rhythm game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 118,357 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 115,750 positive reviews and 2,607 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 Helltaker on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
2. 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 #2 spot for the best Mac OS Rhythm games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,575 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,276 positive reviews and 299 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 |
3. Just Shapes & Beats
"Just Shapes & Beats" is a chaotic co-op musical bullet-hell based on three simple things: avoid Shapes, move to the kick-ass Beats, and die, repeatedly.
Just Shapes & Beats has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Rhythm games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,467 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,007 positive reviews and 460 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 | 5/31/2018 |
| Developer | Berzerk Studio |
| Publisher | Berzerk Studio |
| Steam App Id | 531510 |
4. Trombone Champ
Honk, blow, & toot your way through over 50 songs, collect all 50 unique Tromboner Cards, and uncover the mysteries of the Trombiverse. Do you have what it takes to become the true Trombone Champ?
Trombone Champ has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Rhythm games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,544 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,372 positive reviews and 172 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 Trombone Champ on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 9/15/2022 |
| Developer | Holy Wow Studios LLC |
| Publisher | Holy Wow Studios LLC |
| Steam App Id | 1059990 |
5. Super Hexagon
Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.
Super Hexagon has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Rhythm games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,219 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,459 positive reviews and 760 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 11/27/2012 |
| Franchise | Terry Cavanagh |
| Developer | Terry Cavanagh |
| Publisher | Terry Cavanagh |
| Steam App Id | 221640 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Mac OS Rhythm games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,012 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,032 positive reviews and 980 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 |
7. Incredibox
Incredibox is a music game that lets you create your own music with the help of a merry crew of beatboxers.
Incredibox has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Rhythm games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,547 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,447 positive reviews and 100 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 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 | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 4/30/2021 |
| Developer | So Far So Good |
| Publisher | So Far So Good |
| Steam App Id | 1545450 |
8. Spin Rhythm XD
Enter the Rhythm Dimension. A homage to classic arcade rhythm games (Guitar Hero, DDR), with a modern aesthetic and soundtrack. Match colours and beats, spin, tap, flick and flow through the juiciest beats in the universe. Supports multiple control styles including MIDI DJ gear on Steam!
Spin Rhythm XD has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Rhythm games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,705 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,596 positive reviews and 109 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.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 3/14/2023 |
| Developer | Super Spin Digital |
| Publisher | Super Spin Digital |
| Steam App Id | 1058830 |
9. Neon Beats
Beat your best scores in Neon Beats, a 2D platformer game with rhythm based levels!
Neon Beats has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Rhythm games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,301 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,042 positive reviews and 259 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 5/3/2019 |
| Developer | OKYO GAMES |
| Publisher | OKYO GAMES |
| Steam App Id | 1064610 |
10. Geometry Dash
Jump and fly your way through danger in this rhythm-based action platformer!
Geometry Dash has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Rhythm games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 352,915 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 329,967 positive reviews and 22,948 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Geometry Dash on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 12/22/2014 |
| Developer | RobTop Games |
| Publisher | RobTop Games |
| Steam App Id | 322170 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 116 | 5/11/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 129 | 2/26/2021 | 96 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 74 | 5/31/2018 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 34 | 9/15/2022 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 16 | 11/27/2012 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 171 | 4/23/2015 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 28 | 4/30/2021 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 3/14/2023 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 5/3/2019 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 17,278 | 12/22/2014 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 1). Helltaker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). Rhythm Doctor on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). Just Shapes & Beats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 24). Trombone Champ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 24). Super Hexagon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). Crypt of the NecroDancer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 27). Incredibox on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). Spin Rhythm XD on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 25). Neon Beats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 27). Geometry Dash on Steam. Steam Store.