Best Runner Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 1,701 Runner 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. Runner game rankings were last updated on 5/18/2024.
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1. pureya
A different game every 10 seconds!
pureya holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Runner game on Steam" with a Player Score of 93. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,162 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,109 positive reviews and 53 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 3/26/2021 |
| Developer | Majorariatto |
| Publisher | Majorariatto |
| Steam App Id | 1268960 |
2. SEUM: Speedrunners from Hell
Like a bastard child of Quake 3 and Super Meat Boy, SEUM: Speedrunners from Hell is truly hardcore and focuses on speed and fast reaction.
SEUM: Speedrunners from Hell has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,907 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,759 positive reviews and 148 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 possible to play SEUM: Speedrunners from Hell on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 7/28/2016 |
| Franchise | Pine Studio |
| Developer | Pine Studio |
| Publisher | Pine Studio |
| Steam App Id | 457210 |
3. Crab Game
Crab Game is a First-Person Multiplayer game where you play through several different minigames based on children's games, until only one player stands victorious.
Crab Game has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 150,650 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 138,458 positive reviews and 12,192 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 Crab Game on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
4. Race The Sun
You are a solar-powered craft. The sun is your death timer. Hurtle towards the sunset at breakneck speed in a futile race against time. Delay the inevitable by catching speed boosts which reverse the setting sun - if only for a moment. Don't crash, stay in the light, and don't slow down!
Race The Sun has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,275 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,876 positive reviews and 399 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 Race The Sun on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $2.49 |
| Release Date | 12/9/2013 |
| Franchise | Flippfly |
| Developer | Flippfly LLC |
| Publisher | Flippfly LLC |
| Steam App Id | 253030 |
5. Poosh XL
Poosh XL is a neon-infused, one-button arcade score chaser. That's it! That pretty much says it all. If you like that first sentence you'll probably enjoy this game. Otherwise, refund it, I don't care, I just work here. (The spiritual successor to Ding Dong XL)
Poosh XL has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 247 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 246 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 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 | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 5/8/2023 |
| Developer | Adamvision Studios |
| Publisher | Adamvision Studios |
| Steam App Id | 2055910 |
6. Melody's Escape
Run, jump and slide to the rhythm of your own music library! In Melody's Escape, advanced audio detection algorithms transcribe the energy that you feel when listening to music into a synchronized gameplay experience, with a captivating and dynamic obstacle course.
Melody's Escape has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,815 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,482 positive reviews and 333 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.49 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.
7. SuperTux
Classic 2D jump'n'run sidescroller featuring Tux the penguin. Run and jump through multiple worlds, fighting off enemies by jumping on them, bumping them from below or tossing objects at them, grabbing power-ups and other stuff on the way.
SuperTux has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 912 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 863 positive reviews and 49 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 1/12/2022 |
| Developer | The SuperTux Team |
| Publisher | The SuperTux Team |
| Steam App Id | 1572920 |
8. Dino Run DX
DINOSAURS. PIXELS. PYROCLASTIC DOOM WALLS. MASSIVE INDIE CROSSOVERS. Dino Run DX has all of that and more. Come rediscover the original runner and escape extinction all over again.
Dino Run DX has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,396 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,304 positive reviews and 92 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Dino Run DX on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
9. Aliens After Ava
You are Ava, a survivor out in the wild in the midst of an alien invasion. Fight back as you dodge, jump, roll, and use advanced technology to navigate your escape across terrain and extraterrestrial foes!
Aliens After Ava has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 170 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 168 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
| Release Date | 1/13/2023 |
| Developer | Alejandro Hervella |
| Publisher | Alejandro Hervella |
| Steam App Id | 1995780 |
10. BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien
Step into rhythmic bliss with Runner2! Best Indie Game winner, Guinness World Record holder, and narrated by Charles Martinet. Unleash vibrant moves and beats in 120 levels!
BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,025 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,782 positive reviews and 243 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 2/26/2013 |
| Developer | Gaijin Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 218060 |
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 | 3 | 3/26/2021 | 93 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 7/28/2016 | 91 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 58,941 | 10/29/2021 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 12/9/2013 | 91 | $2.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/8/2023 | 90 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 5/20/2016 | 90 | $2.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 18 | 1/12/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 9/29/2015 | 89 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/13/2023 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 2/26/2013 | 88 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 14). SEUM: Speedrunners from Hell on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Crab Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). Race The Sun on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 13). Poosh XL on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Melody's Escape on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 26). SuperTux on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Dino Run DX on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 7). Aliens After Ava on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien on Steam. Steam Store.