Best Top-Down Shooter Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 4,035 Top-Down Shooter 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. Top-Down Shooter game rankings were last updated on 12/12/2025.
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1. Escape From Duckov
Escape from Duckov is a PVE indie survival RPG — in a duck's world!. Scavenge for resources, build your hideout, and upgrade your gear in the world of Duckov. Start from nothing and rise to the top. Outwit hostile ducks, survive, or make it out alive.
Escape From Duckov holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Top-Down Shooter game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 83,403 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 81,310 positive reviews and 2,093 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $15.83 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Escape From Duckov on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
2. Hotline Miami
Hotline Miami is a high-octane action game overflowing with raw brutality, hard-boiled gunplay and skull crushing close combat.
Hotline Miami has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Top-Down Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 117,424 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 113,952 positive reviews and 3,472 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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 | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 10/23/2012 |
| Developer | Dennaton Games |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 219150 |
3. Brotato
Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.
Brotato has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Top-Down Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 107,132 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 103,494 positive reviews and 3,638 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 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 | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 6/23/2023 |
| Franchise | Blobfish Games |
| Developer | Blobfish |
| Publisher | Blobfish |
| Steam App Id | 1942280 |
4. 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 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Top-Down Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,804 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,658 positive reviews and 146 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 |
5. Nuclear Throne
Nuclear Throne is a post-apocalyptic roguelike-like top-down shooter. Not 'the final hope of humanity' post-apocalyptic, but 'humanity is extinct and mutants and monsters now roam the world' post-apocalyptic. Can you reach the Nuclear Throne?
Nuclear Throne has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Top-Down Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,673 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,956 positive reviews and 717 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
6. Snake Force
Snake Force is an alternative top-down shooting game inspired by the classic game Snake. In this game, you’ll rescue your bros and fight along side with them. You and your bros will stand in a line, and shoot at the same point. Keep the shape of your squad, because bullets hurt whatever they hit.
Snake Force has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Top-Down Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,680 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,516 positive reviews and 164 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 Snake Force on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
7. 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 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Top-Down Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,932 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,252 positive reviews and 680 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 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 | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 10/15/2025 |
| Franchise | Kenny Sun |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 2062430 |
8. Door Kickers 2: Task Force North
Command military Special Ops Teams in gripping tactical combat against a Middle East-based terrorist network. Sequel to RockPaperShotgun's "Best Tactics Game of 2014".
Door Kickers 2: Task Force North has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Top-Down Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,261 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,773 positive reviews and 488 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 | 2/10/2025 |
| Franchise | KillHouse Games |
| Developer | KillHouse Games |
| Publisher | KillHouse Games |
| Steam App Id | 1239080 |
9. Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number
Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number is the brutal conclusion to the Hotline Miami saga, set against a backdrop of escalating violence and retribution over spilled blood in the original game.
Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Top-Down Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 74,128 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 69,781 positive reviews and 4,347 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 3/10/2015 |
| Developer | Dennaton Games |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 274170 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Mac OS Top-Down Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 824 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 815 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 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 23,950 | 10/16/2025 | 96 | $15.83 | Steam Charts | |
| 147 | 10/23/2012 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6,454 | 6/23/2023 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 34 | 4/2/2024 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 708 | 12/5/2015 | 94 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 12 | 11/18/2021 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5,072 | 10/15/2025 | 94 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 390 | 2/10/2025 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 332 | 3/10/2015 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 10/11/2016 | 92 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 10). Nuclear Throne on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 10). Snake Force on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 13). BALL x PIT on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 27). Door Kickers 2: Task Force North on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 10). Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 15). BLUE REVOLVER on Steam. Steam Store.