Best Souls-like Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 1,301 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 5/28/2024.
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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 259,019 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 254,793 positive reviews and 4,226 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 17,610 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,456 positive reviews and 154 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 |
| Developer | David Capello |
| 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 309,013 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 300,851 positive reviews and 8,162 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 350,392 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 340,368 positive reviews and 10,024 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 151,858 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 147,586 positive reviews and 4,272 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 |
| Developer | Motion Twin |
| Publisher | Motion Twin |
| Steam App Id | 588650 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Mac OS Souls-like games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 160,358 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 154,561 positive reviews and 5,797 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 |
7. Blender
Blender is the free and open source 3D creation suite. Free to use for everyone, for any purpose.
Blender 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 57,866 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 55,929 positive reviews and 1,937 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 not possible to play or run Blender on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 4/24/2015 |
| Developer | Blender Foundation |
| Publisher | Blender Foundation |
| Steam App Id | 365670 |
8. Trombone Champ
Honk, blow, & toot your way through over 50 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 #8 spot for the best Mac OS Souls-like games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,544 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,372 positive reviews and 172 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 | 9/15/2022 |
| Developer | Holy Wow Studios LLC |
| Publisher | Holy Wow Studios LLC |
| Steam App Id | 1059990 |
9. LIZARDS MUST DIE
The great exploits of the Ancient Rus in the war with the lizards. Immerse yourself in the world of Hyperborea and defeat hordes of Lizards and other unholy who encroached on holy places Ancestors. Choose a blessed hero and go save the world from the green plague.
LIZARDS MUST DIE 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 24,210 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,506 positive reviews and 704 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play LIZARDS MUST DIE on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $1.99 |
| Release Date | 9/27/2023 |
| Franchise | Agafonoff Official Group |
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| Steam App Id | 2532550 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Mac OS Souls-like games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,186 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,127 positive reviews and 59 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 Juice Galaxy on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 15,107 | 9/17/2020 | 97 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,638 | 2/22/2016 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 13,292 | 12/18/2018 | 96 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,420 | 2/24/2017 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,384 | 8/6/2018 | 96 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,427 | 9/29/2017 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 10,452 | 4/24/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 27 | 9/15/2022 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 28 | 9/27/2023 | 95 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 46 | 11/22/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 29). Bloons TD 6 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 29). Hollow Knight on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 28). Dead Cells on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 24). Cuphead on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 29). Blender on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 24). Trombone Champ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 29). LIZARDS MUST DIE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 24). Juice Galaxy on Steam. Steam Store.