Best Souls-like Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 2,408 Souls-like 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. Souls-like game rankings were last updated on 4/28/2026.
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1. Hades
Defy the god of the dead as you hack and slash out of the Underworld in this rogue-like dungeon crawler from the creators of Bastion, Transistor, and Pyre.
Hades holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Souls-like game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 302,936 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 297,031 positive reviews and 5,905 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 9/17/2020 |
| Franchise | Supergiant Games |
| Developer | Supergiant Games |
| Publisher | Supergiant Games |
| Steam App Id | 1145360 |
2. Aseprite
Aseprite is a pixel-art tool to create 2D animations, sprites, and any kind of graphics for games.
Aseprite has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Souls-like games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,659 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,402 positive reviews and 257 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Aseprite on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 2/22/2016 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Igara Studio |
| Steam App Id | 431730 |
3. Bloons TD 6
The Bloons are back and better than ever! Get ready for a massive 3D tower defense game designed to give you hours and hours of the best strategy gaming available.
Bloons TD 6 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Souls-like games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 386,015 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 375,247 positive reviews and 10,768 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Bloons TD 6 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $13.99 |
| Release Date | 12/18/2018 |
| Franchise | Ninja Kiwi Games |
| Developer | Ninja Kiwi |
| Publisher | Ninja Kiwi |
| Steam App Id | 960090 |
4. Hollow Knight
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
Hollow Knight has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Souls-like games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 540,616 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 523,926 positive reviews and 16,690 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 | 2/24/2017 |
| Developer | Team Cherry |
| Publisher | Team Cherry |
| Steam App Id | 367520 |
5. Dead Cells
Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.
Dead Cells has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Souls-like games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 179,871 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 174,547 positive reviews and 5,324 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 8/6/2018 |
| Franchise | Motion Twin |
| Developer | Motion Twin |
| Publisher | Motion Twin |
| Steam App Id | 588650 |
6. Juice Galaxy
Juice Galaxy is a happy place to fly around and smack things and drink juice. And explore things. And just, flip around doing stuff.
Juice Galaxy has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Souls-like games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,144 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,988 positive reviews and 156 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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, it is possible to play Juice Galaxy on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
7. Bongo Cat
Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?
Bongo Cat has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Souls-like games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 100,277 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 96,869 positive reviews and 3,408 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Bongo Cat on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 3/5/2025 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Irox Games |
| Steam App Id | 3419430 |
8. Cuphead
Cuphead is a classic run and gun action game heavily focused on boss battles. Inspired by cartoons of the 1930s, the visuals and audio are painstakingly created with the same techniques of the era, i.e. traditional hand drawn cel animation, watercolor backgrounds, and original jazz recordings.
Cuphead has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Souls-like games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 208,697 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 200,820 positive reviews and 7,877 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 9/29/2017 |
| Developer | Studio MDHR Entertainment Inc. |
| Publisher | Studio MDHR Entertainment Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 268910 |
9. Trombone Champ
Honk, blow, & toot your way through over 60 songs, collect all 50 unique Tromboner Cards, and uncover the mysteries of the Trombiverse. Do you have what it takes to become the true Trombone Champ?
Trombone Champ has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Souls-like games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,930 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,704 positive reviews and 226 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 Trombone Champ on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 9/16/2022 |
| Franchise | Trombone Champ |
| Developer | Holy Wow Studios LLC |
| Publisher | Holy Wow Studios LLC |
| Steam App Id | 1059990 |
10. Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut
You're here to slay the princess. Don't believe her lies.
Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Souls-like games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31,421 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,411 positive reviews and 1,010 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $17.99 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 | $17.99 |
| Release Date | 10/23/2023 |
| Franchise | Black Tabby Games |
| Developer | Black Tabby Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1989270 |
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| 4,892 | 9/17/2020 | 97 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6,198 | 2/22/2016 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 8,834 | 12/18/2018 | 96 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7,428 | 2/24/2017 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,658 | 8/6/2018 | 96 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 12 | 11/22/2023 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 153,208 | 3/5/2025 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,968 | 9/29/2017 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 22 | 9/16/2022 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 95 | 10/23/2023 | 95 | $17.99 | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 11). Bloons TD 6 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 14). Hollow Knight on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 4). Dead Cells on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). Juice Galaxy on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 10). Bongo Cat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 9). Cuphead on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 2). Trombone Champ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 1). Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut on Steam. Steam Store.