Best Runner Games on Steam (for Mac OS)

Steam currently has 2,305 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 6/26/2025.

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1. Orbt XL

Defy gravity in Orbt XL! A fast-paced, addictive, 'just-one-more-round' arcade score chaser. Stay in orbit, dodge obstacles, and rack up points, the closer you are to the black hole, the higher your score! Easy to learn, tough to master, and perfect for quick play sessions while waiting in queue.

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Orbt XL 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 3,371 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,261 positive reviews and 110 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $0.49 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 $0.49
Release Date 4/21/2017
Developer Adamvision Studios
Publisher Adamvision Studios
Steam App Id 615610

2. pureya

A different game every 10 seconds!

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pureya has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,371 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,285 positive reviews and 86 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $1.49 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 $1.49
Release Date 3/26/2021
Franchise Majorariatto
Developer Majorariatto
Publisher Majorariatto
Steam App Id 1268960

3. Vecter

Vecter is a fast-paced runner and shooter game where your goal is to survive by the skin of your teeth and raise hell in your path. You get in your ship, you push the throttle on max and then try to survive for as long as possible by annihilating anything that gets in your way.

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Vecter 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 2,922 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,782 positive reviews and 140 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Release Date 10/14/2020
Developer taranasus
Publisher taranasus
Steam App Id 1175140

4. Ding Dong XL

A fast-paced, neon-infused arcade game with simple one-button controls! Addictive, easy to learn, and perfect for quick sessions. Challenge yourself to beat your high score while waiting in queue for another game!

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Ding Dong XL 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 857 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 832 positive reviews and 25 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $0.49 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 $0.49
Release Date 6/15/2018
Developer Adamvision Studios
Publisher Adamvision Studios
Steam App Id 862570

5. 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.

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SEUM: Speedrunners from Hell has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,972 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,818 positive reviews and 154 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

6. 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!

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Race The Sun 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 6,303 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,900 positive reviews and 403 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $3.59 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 $3.59
Release Date 12/9/2013
Franchise Flippfly
Developer Flippfly LLC
Publisher Flippfly LLC
Steam App Id 253030

7. 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.

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Crab Game has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 152,311 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 139,395 positive reviews and 12,916 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).

Release Date 10/29/2021
Developer Dani
Publisher Dani
Steam App Id 1782210

8. Poosh XL

Poosh XL is a neon-infused, one-button arcade score chaser where precision and timing are everything. Launch yourself past obstacles, collect powerups, and climb the leaderboards in this fast-paced, endlessly challenging game. Simple to learn, hard to master, perfect for quick, addictive gameplay!

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Poosh XL has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 262 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 260 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $0.59 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 $0.59
Release Date 5/8/2023
Franchise Adamvision Studios
Developer Adamvision Studios
Publisher Adamvision Studios
Steam App Id 2055910

9. 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.

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Melody's Escape has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,817 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,477 positive reviews and 340 negative reviews — making it "Very 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.

Steam Price $9.99
Release Date 5/20/2016
Franchise Icetesy
Developer Icetesy
Publisher Icetesy
Steam App Id 270210

10. 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!

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Aliens After Ava has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 187 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 186 positive reviews and 1 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

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4/21/2017
93
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3/26/2021
92
$1.49
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10/14/2020
91
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6/15/2018
91
$0.49
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7/28/2016
91
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12/9/2013
90
$3.59
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90
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5/8/2023
90
$0.59
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5/20/2016
90
$9.99
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89
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 27). pureya on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 4). Vecter on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 27). Ding Dong XL on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 26). SEUM: Speedrunners from Hell on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 3). Race The Sun on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 3). Crab Game on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 27). Poosh XL on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Melody's Escape on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 30). Aliens After Ava on Steam. Steam Store.

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