Best Swordplay Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 1,018 Swordplay 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. Swordplay game rankings were last updated on 1/15/2025.
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1. Clone Drone in the Danger Zone
Clone Drone in the Danger Zone is a robot voxel slice-em-up where any part of your body can be sliced off. With your mind downloaded into a robot gladiator, you must survive the sinister trials of the arena.
Clone Drone in the Danger Zone holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Swordplay game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31,306 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,314 positive reviews and 992 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Clone Drone in the Danger Zone on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 7/27/2021 |
| Developer | Doborog Games |
| Publisher | Doborog Games |
| Steam App Id | 597170 |
2. METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE
Developed by Kojima Productions and PlatinumGames, METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE takes the renowned METAL GEAR franchise into exciting new territory with an all-new action experience. The game seamlessly melds pure action and epic story-telling that surrounds Raiden – a child soldier transformed into a half-human, half-cyborg ninja who...
METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Swordplay games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 80,336 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 77,179 positive reviews and 3,157 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 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 | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 1/9/2014 |
| Franchise | Metal Gear |
| Developer | PlatinumGames |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 235460 |
3. STAR WARS™ Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy™
Forge your weapon and follow the path of the Jedi Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy is the latest installment of the highly acclaimed Jedi Knight series. Take on the role of a new student eager to learn the ways of the Force from Jedi Master Luke Skywalker.
STAR WARS™ Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy™ has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Swordplay games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,066 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,548 positive reviews and 518 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run STAR WARS™ Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy™ on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 9/16/2009 |
| Developer | Raven Software |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 6020 |
4. Akane
2121 A.D, with no escape options, Akane prepares for her final battle in the rain-soaked neon streets of Mega-Tokyo. Akane is an arena arcade slasher. Take out as many yakuza as possible, slashing and shooting in a one-hit-one-kill fight to the death.
Akane has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Swordplay games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,751 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,632 positive reviews and 119 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 9/10/2018 |
| Developer | Ludic Studios |
| Publisher | Ludic Studios |
| Steam App Id | 884260 |
5. Shogun Showdown: Prologue
Fight the army of the Shogun in this free version of Shogun Showdown, a turn-based combat game with rogue-like and deck-building elements. Position yourself and attack at the right time, upgrade your tiles and combo them to get ready to face the Shogun!
Shogun Showdown: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Swordplay games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 661 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 646 positive reviews and 15 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 Shogun Showdown: Prologue on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/4/2023 |
| Franchise | Gamera Games |
| Developer | Roboatino |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2316330 |
6. Shadow Warrior
Shadow Warrior is a bold reimagining of the classic 3D Realms’ shooter from independent developer Flying Wild Hog (Hard Reset) starring the legendary and quick-witted warrior Lo Wang.
Shadow Warrior has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Swordplay games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,992 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,935 positive reviews and 2,057 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 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 | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 9/26/2013 |
| Franchise | Shadow Warrior Franchise |
| Developer | Flying Wild Hog |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 233130 |
7. Ato
A world of Beauty and Mystery, Emotive Animations, Atmospheric Environments, Visually Driven Story, Metroidvania Exploration and Memorable Sword Duels.
Ato has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Swordplay games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 401 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 391 positive reviews and 10 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 5/8/2020 |
| Developer | Tiny Warrior Games |
| Publisher | Tiny Warrior Games |
| Steam App Id | 1096180 |
8. HAYAI
You are Ronin. Survive against an onslaught of enemies using a unique, mouse-based combat system. Draw your attack, felling your enemies in one swoop!
HAYAI has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Swordplay games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 229 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 225 positive reviews and 4 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 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 | $1.99 |
| Release Date | 5/19/2022 |
| Developer | Chaoclypse |
| Publisher | Chaoclypse |
| Steam App Id | 1983000 |
9. STAR WARS™ Jedi Knight II - Jedi Outcast™
The Legacy of Star Wars Dark Forces™ and Star Wars® Jedi Knight lives on in the intense first-person action of Jedi Outcast.
STAR WARS™ Jedi Knight II - Jedi Outcast™ has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Swordplay games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,573 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,171 positive reviews and 402 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run STAR WARS™ Jedi Knight II - Jedi Outcast™ on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 9/16/2009 |
| Developer | Raven Software |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 6030 |
10. Gladio and Glory
Goofy Ragdolls and Physics Simulated duels that will challenge your tactics. Customise & Upgrade your Gladiator, dismember opponents in the arena and climb the Leaderboard. All for free!
Gladio and Glory has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Swordplay games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,918 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,563 positive reviews and 355 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.
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| 207 | 7/27/2021 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 172 | 1/9/2014 | 95 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 91 | 9/16/2009 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 9/10/2018 | 91 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 4/4/2023 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 14 | 9/26/2013 | 90 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/8/2020 | 90 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/19/2022 | 89 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 19 | 9/16/2009 | 88 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 19 | 3/16/2021 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts |
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