Best Top-Down Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 12,312 Top-Down 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 game rankings were last updated on 1/23/2026.
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1. Poco
Poco is the story of the world's smallest clown, who is banished from the circus and finds themself in a mysterious undergrowth full of lost and broken things. Explore, meet strange creatures, solve puzzles, and help Poco return to the circus in this charming 2D/3D hybrid point-and-click adventure.
Poco holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Top-Down game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,431 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,396 positive reviews and 35 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 5/20/2025 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Micah Boursier |
| Steam App Id | 3454610 |
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 games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 119,489 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 115,943 positive reviews and 3,546 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. Baba Is You
Baba Is You is a puzzle game where the rules you have to follow are present as blocks you can interact with. By manipulating them, you can change how the game works, repurpose things you find in the levels and cause surprising interactions!
Baba Is You has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Top-Down games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,379 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,853 positive reviews and 526 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 | 3/13/2019 |
| Developer | Hempuli Oy |
| Publisher | Hempuli Oy |
| Steam App Id | 736260 |
4. Finding Paradise
Two doctors traverse backwards through a dying man's memories to fulfill his last wish. This is To the Moon's standalone sequel, but can also be played first.
Finding Paradise has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Top-Down games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,680 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,240 positive reviews and 440 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Finding Paradise on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 12/14/2017 |
| Franchise | Freebird Games |
| Developer | Freebird Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 337340 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Mac OS Top-Down games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 108,933 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 105,232 positive reviews and 3,701 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 | 6/23/2023 |
| Franchise | Blobfish Games |
| Developer | Blobfish |
| Publisher | Blobfish |
| Steam App Id | 1942280 |
6. Don't Starve
Don’t Starve is an uncompromising wilderness survival game full of science and magic. Enter a strange and unexplored world full of strange creatures, dangers, and surprises. Gather resources to craft items and structures that match your survival style.
Don't Starve has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Top-Down games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 111,847 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 108,020 positive reviews and 3,827 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Don't Starve on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 4/23/2013 |
| Franchise | Don't Starve Franchise |
| Developer | Klei Entertainment |
| Publisher | Klei Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 219740 |
7. 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 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Top-Down games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,038 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,885 positive reviews and 153 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 |
8. Illusion Carnival
A lost soul wanders through a whimsical, eerie pop-up book like amusement park. Dive into fun-filled stages, encounter unique characters, fend off spirit erosion, and uncover the park's hidden secrets. The enchanting yet dark Illusion Carnival begins now.
Illusion Carnival has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Top-Down games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,089 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,965 positive reviews and 124 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 Illusion Carnival on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
9. Handshakes
Take your brain for a walk in Handshakes, a simple yet tricksy sokoban puzzle game. Guide two hands through puzzles designed to stump, not frustate, so that they may achieve their dream of a warm, firm handshake.
Handshakes has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Top-Down games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,772 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,742 positive reviews and 30 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 1/13/2023 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Pet Pumpkin |
| Steam App Id | 2171690 |
10. Just A To the Moon Series Beach Episode
The Beach Episode™ of To the Moon, Finding Paradise, and Impostor Factory. But something's off.
Just A To the Moon Series Beach Episode has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Top-Down games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,587 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,526 positive reviews and 61 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Just A To the Moon Series Beach Episode on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 9/20/2024 |
| Franchise | Freebird Games |
| Developer | Freebird Games |
| Publisher | Freebird Games |
| Steam App Id | 2159210 |
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| 22 | 5/20/2025 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 149 | 10/23/2012 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 337 | 3/13/2019 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 25 | 12/14/2017 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6,668 | 6/23/2023 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,808 | 4/23/2013 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 44 | 4/2/2024 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 27 | 7/12/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 1/13/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 9/20/2024 | 94 | $7.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 7). Hotline Miami on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 23). Baba Is You on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 6). Finding Paradise on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 27). Brotato on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 8). Don't Starve on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 10). Minishoot' Adventures on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 5). Illusion Carnival on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 7). Handshakes on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 6). Just A To the Moon Series Beach Episode on Steam. Steam Store.