Best Runner Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 2,312 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 7/10/2025.
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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.
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 3,369 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,259 positive reviews and 110 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.99 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 | $0.99 |
| Release Date | 4/21/2017 |
| Developer | Adamvision Studios |
| Publisher | Adamvision Studios |
| Steam App Id | 615610 |
2. pureya
A different game every 10 seconds!
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 2,373 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,287 positive reviews and 86 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 |
| 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.
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 2,921 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,781 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.
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!
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 859 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 834 positive reviews and 25 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.99 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 | $0.99 |
| 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.
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 2,974 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,820 positive reviews and 154 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 SEUM: Speedrunners from Hell on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| 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!
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 6,304 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,901 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.
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 152,306 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 139,375 positive reviews and 12,931 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).
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!
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 $2.99 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 | $2.99 |
| 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.
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 $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.
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!
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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| 2 | 4/21/2017 | 93 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 3/26/2021 | 92 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/14/2020 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 6/15/2018 | 91 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 7/28/2016 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 12/9/2013 | 90 | $3.59 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,486 | 10/29/2021 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/8/2023 | 90 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/20/2016 | 90 | $2.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/13/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 4). Vecter on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 10). Ding Dong XL on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 10). 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, July 10). Poosh XL on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 8). Melody's Escape on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 30). Aliens After Ava on Steam. Steam Store.