Best Shoot 'Em Up Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 6,715 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 10/7/2025.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Shoot 'Em Up game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,596 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,460 positive reviews and 136 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 4/2/2024 |
| Franchise | IndieArk |
| Developer | SoulGame Studio |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1634860 |
2. 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 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 14,251 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,640 positive reviews and 611 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.05 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. Bit Blaster XL
Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!
Bit Blaster XL 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 6,138 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,918 positive reviews and 220 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $0.99 |
| Release Date | 1/22/2016 |
| Developer | Adamvision Studios |
| Publisher | Adamvision Studios |
| Steam App Id | 433950 |
4. BALL x PIT
BALL x PIT is a brick-breaking, ball-fusing, base-building survival roguelite. Batter hordes of enemies with ricocheting balls and gather the riches of the pit to expand your homestead, generate resources and recruit unique heroes.
BALL x PIT 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 7,333 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,014 positive reviews and 319 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 10/15/2025 |
| Franchise | Kenny Sun |
| Developer | Kenny Sun |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 2062430 |
5. BLUE REVOLVER
Fight, fly, flourish! BLUE REVOLVER is a manic arcade-style shoot-em-up built for newcomers and psychos alike. Powerful special weapons cut through tough areas, while an adaptive difficulty system tailors the game to your skill level as you evade and counter a maniac environmental force!
BLUE REVOLVER 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 807 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 798 positive reviews and 9 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 10/11/2016 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Stellar Circle |
| Steam App Id | 439490 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Mac OS Shoot 'Em Up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,269 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,082 positive reviews and 187 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.00 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 |
7. pureya
A different game every 10 seconds!
pureya has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Shoot 'Em Up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,392 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,300 positive reviews and 92 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 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Mac OS Shoot 'Em Up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,408 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,011 positive reviews and 397 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 |
9. Platypus Reclayed
22 years after its first appearance, the iconic Platypus is coming back, featuring updated gameplay, new weapons and additional content. Get ready to dive into the heart-pounding action of this fast, frantic, and incredibly fun arcade-style shoot-em-up!
Platypus Reclayed 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 405 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 402 positive reviews and 3 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.49 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.
| Steam Price | $13.49 |
| Release Date | 9/18/2025 |
| Developer | Claymatic Games |
| Publisher | Claymatic Games |
| Steam App Id | 2912430 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Mac OS Shoot 'Em Up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,922 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,716 positive reviews and 206 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 5/12/2021 |
| Franchise | Coffee Stain |
| Developer | Easy Trigger Games |
| Publisher | Coffee Stain Publishing |
| Steam App Id | 598550 |
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| 20 | 4/2/2024 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 80 | 8/12/2024 | 93 | $12.05 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/22/2016 | 93 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 22,134 | 10/15/2025 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 10/11/2016 | 92 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/26/2022 | 92 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 3/26/2021 | 92 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 4/15/2010 | 92 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 9/18/2025 | 91 | $13.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 5/12/2021 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 27). Nova Drift on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 23). Bit Blaster XL on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 29). BALL x PIT on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 23). BLUE REVOLVER on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). Soulstone Survivors: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 27). pureya on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 20). Beat Hazard on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 29). Platypus Reclayed on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 13). Huntdown on Steam. Steam Store.