Best Shoot 'Em Up Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 5,494 Shoot 'Em Up 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. Shoot 'Em Up game rankings were last updated on 5/18/2024.
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1. Nova Drift
Nova Drift distills the mechanical depth and strategy of an ARPG into classic arcade space combat. Control an endlessly evolving bio-mechanical ship, face legions of strange and deadly foes, and ride the wake of a dying star across the void.
Nova Drift holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Shoot 'Em Up game on Steam" with a Player Score of 93. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,331 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,894 positive reviews and 437 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $17.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Nova Drift on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
2. Bit Blaster XL
A throwback to the classic quarter eating arcade games of the 80's. Bit Blaster XL is a retro styled, addictive, and fast paced arcade shoot 'em up! (shmup).
Bit Blaster XL has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Shoot 'Em Up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,140 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,926 positive reviews and 214 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $0.49 |
| Release Date | 1/22/2016 |
| Developer | Adamvision Studios |
| Publisher | Adamvision Studios |
| Steam App Id | 433950 |
3. Minishoot' Adventures
Fly into a charming handcrafted world and go on an adventure that mixes up open exploration with crispy twin-stick shooter action. Fight your way from the shiny overworld to the deepest caves, improve your ship and overcome the dungeons' bosses to rescue your friends!
Minishoot' Adventures has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Shoot 'Em Up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,102 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,053 positive reviews and 49 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 Minishoot' Adventures on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 4/2/2024 |
| Franchise | IndieArk |
| Developer | SoulGame Studio |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1634860 |
4. pureya
A different game every 10 seconds!
pureya has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Shoot 'Em Up games. 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 |
5. Soulstone Survivors: Prologue
Face the Lords of the Void and their endless minions, collect their Soulstones and become a god! In this Action Roguelite, unveil secret spells, craft mighty weapons, unlock multiple characters, discover game-breaking synergies and conquer the power of the void.
Soulstone Survivors: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Shoot 'Em Up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,250 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,066 positive reviews and 184 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 Soulstone Survivors: Prologue on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/26/2022 |
| Franchise | Game Smithing |
| Developer | Game Smithing Limited |
| Publisher | Game Smithing Limited |
| Steam App Id | 2113430 |
6. Beat Hazard
Experience your music collection like never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.
Beat Hazard has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Shoot 'Em Up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,300 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,906 positive reviews and 394 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. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 4/15/2010 |
| Franchise | Cold Beam Games |
| Developer | Cold Beam Games |
| Publisher | Cold Beam Games |
| Steam App Id | 49600 |
7. Huntdown
In the mayhem-filled streets of the future where criminal gangs rule and cops fear to tread, only the bounty hunters can free the city from the corrupt fist of felony. Lay waste to the criminal underworld and make a killing in this hard boiled action comedy arcade shooter.
Huntdown has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Shoot 'Em Up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,220 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,056 positive reviews and 164 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.99 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 | $3.99 |
| Release Date | 5/12/2021 |
| Franchise | Coffee Stain |
| Developer | Easy Trigger Games |
| Publisher | Coffee Stain Publishing |
| Steam App Id | 598550 |
8. BLUE REVOLVER
BLUE REVOLVER is a fresh new shoot-em-up built for newcomers and psychos alike. An adaptive difficulty system tailors the game to your skill level as you fight and flourish to evade the maniac environmental force, "Blue Revolver"!
BLUE REVOLVER has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Shoot 'Em Up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 454 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 447 positive reviews and 7 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 BLUE REVOLVER on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 10/11/2016 |
| Developer | Stellar Circle |
| Publisher | Stellar Circle |
| Steam App Id | 439490 |
9. Guns, Gore and Cannoli 2
Guns, Gore & Cannoli 2 revives the good, old, action platform run & gun genre, but this time with a bunch of humor and buckets of blown off body parts. In this sequel to Guns, Gore & Cannoli, Vinnie Cannoli’s story continues and this time it’s personal.
Guns, Gore and Cannoli 2 has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Shoot 'Em Up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,278 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,035 positive reviews and 243 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 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.
10. Chicken Invaders 5
Chicken Invaders puts you at the forefront of a battle against invading intergalactic chickens, bent on revenge for our oppression of Earth chickens. This time, the chickens have hatched a devious plan to block out sunlight and freeze Earth to death!
Chicken Invaders 5 has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Shoot 'Em Up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 968 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 933 positive reviews and 35 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Chicken Invaders 5 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 3/13/2015 |
| Franchise | InterAction studios |
| Developer | InterAction studios |
| Publisher | InterAction studios |
| Steam App Id | 353090 |
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 | 98 | 3/27/2019 | 93 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 1/22/2016 | 93 | $0.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 75 | 4/2/2024 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/26/2021 | 93 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 8/26/2022 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 4/15/2010 | 92 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 17 | 5/12/2021 | 91 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/11/2016 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 3/2/2018 | 91 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 3/13/2015 | 91 | $4.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 7). Minishoot' Adventures on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). pureya on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 13). Soulstone Survivors: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 15). Beat Hazard on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 14). Huntdown on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 28). BLUE REVOLVER on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 16). Guns, Gore and Cannoli 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 13). Chicken Invaders 5 on Steam. Steam Store.