Best Roguevania Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 159 Roguevania 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. Roguevania game rankings were last updated on 5/18/2024.
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1. Dead Cells
Dead Cells is a rogue-lite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat. Regular free content updates!
Dead Cells holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Roguevania game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 151,306 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 147,046 positive reviews and 4,260 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.49 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 | $12.49 |
| Release Date | 8/6/2018 |
| Developer | Motion Twin |
| Publisher | Motion Twin |
| Steam App Id | 588650 |
2. BlazBlue Entropy Effect
Artistic and Magnificent Combat Action, incredibly satisfying combos! Numerous characters, hundreds of moves! This unique action roguelite game will bring you an experience that exceeds expectations.
BlazBlue Entropy Effect has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Roguevania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,655 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,459 positive reviews and 1,196 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $15.59 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.
3. Rogue Legacy
Rogue Legacy is a genealogical rogue-"LITE" where anyone can be a hero. Each time you die, your child will succeed you. Every child is unique. One child might be colorblind, another might be a dward with have vertigo. But that's OK, because no one is perfect, and you don't have to be to succeed.
Rogue Legacy has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Roguevania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,256 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,935 positive reviews and 1,321 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 6/27/2013 |
| Franchise | Cellar Door Games |
| Developer | Cellar Door Games |
| Publisher | Cellar Door Games |
| Steam App Id | 241600 |
4. Rogue Legacy 2
Rogue Legacy 2 is what you'd get if you mashed Rogue Legacy and a sequel together. Every time you die, your children will succeed you, and each child is unique. Your daughter might be a Colourblind Archer, and your son could be a Pacifistic Chef. Either way, one of them is getting conscripted.
Rogue Legacy 2 has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Roguevania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,714 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,472 positive reviews and 1,242 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.74 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 | $13.74 |
| Release Date | 4/28/2022 |
| Franchise | Cellar Door Games |
| Developer | Cellar Door Games |
| Publisher | Cellar Door Games |
| Steam App Id | 1253920 |
5. Vagante
Vagante is an action-packed platformer that features permanent death and procedurally generated levels. Play cooperatively with friends both locally and online, or adventure solo in this challenging roguelike-inspired game.
Vagante has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Roguevania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,537 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,063 positive reviews and 474 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Vagante on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
6. ScourgeBringer
ScourgeBringer is a fast-paced free-moving roguelite platformer. Help Kyhra to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity.
ScourgeBringer has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Roguevania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,629 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,307 positive reviews and 322 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.24 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 | $4.24 |
| Release Date | 10/21/2020 |
| Franchise | Flying Oak Games |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Dear Villagers |
| Steam App Id | 1037020 |
7. A Robot Named Fight!
A Robot Named Fight is a Metroidvania roguelike focused on exploration and item collection. Explore a different, procedurally-generated labyrinth each time you play and discover randomized power-ups to traverse obstacles, find secrets and explode meat beasts.
A Robot Named Fight! has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Roguevania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 821 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 723 positive reviews and 98 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.24 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 | $3.24 |
| Release Date | 9/7/2017 |
| Developer | Morningstar Game Studio |
| Publisher | Morningstar Game Studio |
| Steam App Id | 603530 |
8. Aura of Worlds
Aura of Worlds is a chaotic, creative tactics roguelite platformer. Explore multiple dangerous worlds where you utilize creative abilities & wield the environment to your advantage. Blast, dash, grapple, fight, and charm your way through ever-changing death labyrinths & outwiting powerful guardians!
Aura of Worlds has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Roguevania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 87 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 82 positive reviews and 5 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 4/24/2018 |
| Developer | Cognitive Forge |
| Publisher | Cognitive Forge |
| Steam App Id | 841600 |
9. Sundered®: Eldritch Edition
Sundered is a chaotic hand-drawn metroidvania where you resist or embrace ancient eldritch powers, a challenging and unique take on a classic genre from the creators of Jotun, now with local co-op!
Sundered®: Eldritch Edition has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Roguevania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,653 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,837 positive reviews and 816 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 Sundered®: Eldritch Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 7/28/2017 |
| Franchise | Thunder Lotus Games |
| Developer | Thunder Lotus Games |
| Publisher | Thunder Lotus Games |
| Steam App Id | 535480 |
10. Under The Ghost Mountain
Under the ghost mountain is a platform shooting Roguelike game. Random terrain, permanent death, platform jumping, shooting, chain reaction, destructible terrain, and plot creation are the features of this game. Inspire by Spelunky and Downwell
Under The Ghost Mountain has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Roguevania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 33 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.55 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $0.55 |
| Release Date | 4/29/2021 |
| Developer | liangxiegame |
| Publisher | liangxiegame |
| Steam App Id | 1517160 |
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 | 2,397 | 8/6/2018 | 96 | $12.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 371 | 1/31/2024 | 91 | $15.59 | Steam Charts | |
 | 78 | 6/27/2013 | 91 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 422 | 4/28/2022 | 89 | $13.74 | Steam Charts | |
 | 77 | 2/21/2018 | 86 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 26 | 10/21/2020 | 84 | $4.24 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 9/7/2017 | 83 | $3.24 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/24/2018 | 83 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 7/28/2017 | 80 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/29/2021 | 79 | $0.55 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 30). Vagante on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). ScourgeBringer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). A Robot Named Fight! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 6). Aura of Worlds on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Sundered®: Eldritch Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 15). Under The Ghost Mountain on Steam. Steam Store.