Best Traditional Roguelike Games on Steam (for Mac OS)

Steam currently has 473 Traditional Roguelike 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. Traditional Roguelike game rankings were last updated on 6/27/2025.

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1. Caves of Qud

Caves of Qud is a science fantasy roguelike epic steeped in retrofuturism, deep simulation, and swathes of sentient plants. Come inhabit an exotic world and chisel through layers of thousand-year-old civilizations.

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Caves of Qud holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Traditional Roguelike game on Steam" with a Player Score of 92. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,492 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,985 positive reviews and 507 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $23.99 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 $23.99
Release Date 12/5/2024
Franchise Kitfox Games
Developer Freehold Games
Publishers
Steam App Id 333640

2. Tales of Maj'Eyal

Tales of Maj’Eyal is a roguelike RPG, featuring tactical turn-based combat and advanced character building. Play as one of many unique races and classes in the lore-filled world of Eyal, exploring random dungeons, facing challenging battles, and developing characters with your own tailored mix of abilities and powers.

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Tales of Maj'Eyal has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Traditional Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,729 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,399 positive reviews and 330 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $3.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Tales of Maj'Eyal on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $3.49
Release Date 12/12/2013
Developer Netcore Games
Publisher Netcore Games
Steam App Id 259680

3. Moonring

A dark-fantasy, turn-based, retro-fusion of classic turn-based RPGs and roguelikes, all presented with a unique neon aesthetic.

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Moonring has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Traditional Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,130 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,047 positive reviews and 83 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Release Date 9/28/2023
Developer Fluttermind, LLC
Publisher Fluttermind, LLC
Steam App Id 2373630

4. Dungeons of Dredmor

Test your luck and cunning in this exciting RPG as you craft, cast, and pillage your way through Lord Dredmor's Dungeons.

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Dungeons of Dredmor has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Traditional Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,304 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,981 positive reviews and 323 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 Dungeons of Dredmor on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $7.99
Release Date 7/13/2011
Developer Gaslamp Games, Inc.
Publisher Gaslamp Games, Inc.
Steam App Id 98800

5. Shattered Pixel Dungeon

Shattered Pixel Dungeon is a traditional roguelike dungeon crawler that's simple to start but hard to master! Every game is a unique challenge, with six different heroes, randomized levels and enemies, and hundreds of items to collect and use.

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Shattered Pixel Dungeon has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Traditional Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,637 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,557 positive reviews and 80 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 3/23/2022
Developer Shattered Pixel
Publisher Shattered Pixel
Steam App Id 1769170

6. Dome Keeper

Defend against waves of alien attackers in this innovative roguelike survival miner. Dig for resources and choose from powerful upgrade paths. Is there enough time to mine a little deeper and get back to defend before the monsters attack your dome?

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Dome Keeper has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Traditional Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,369 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,102 positive reviews and 1,267 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $7.19 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 $7.19
Release Date 9/27/2022
Franchise Bippinbits
Developer Bippinbits
Publisher Raw Fury
Steam App Id 1637320

7. The Doors of Trithius

The Doors of Trithius is an open-world RPG roguelike. Engage in tactical turn-based combat in a living world of warring factions, wandering behemoths, and ancient magic. Level your skills, cook, craft, and explore dungeons. Will you follow the story, or let adventure be your guide?

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The Doors of Trithius has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Traditional Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 527 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 509 positive reviews and 18 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $11.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play The Doors of Trithius on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $11.99
Release Date 8/15/2021
Developer Jake Donkersgoed
Publisher Jake Donkersgoed
Steam App Id 1519490

8. UnReal World

The cult classic open-ended wilderness survival roguelike RPG taking place in the ancient North. Throughout the years, UnReal World has been praised for its incredible depth, realism, atmosphere and immersion. Lose yourself in the most intricate, detailed and enchanting iron-age game world.

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UnReal World has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Traditional Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,301 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,228 positive reviews and 73 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $10.99 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 $10.99
Release Date 2/26/2016
Developers
Publisher Enormous Elk
Steam App Id 351700

9. HyperRogue

A truly non-Euclidean tactical puzzle/roguelike!

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HyperRogue has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Traditional Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 455 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 437 positive reviews and 18 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 HyperRogue on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $4.99
Release Date 1/16/2015
Developer Zeno Rogue
Publisher Zeno Rogue
Steam App Id 342610

10. Jupiter Hell

True Roguelike. Turn-based shooter. Permadeath. Tribute to the sci-fi classics of the Golden VHS era. Successor to DRL. Just you and your gun against hordes of horrors and monstrosities. Give them hell to the rhythm of heavy metal.

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Jupiter Hell has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Traditional Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,957 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,800 positive reviews and 157 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $7.49 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Jupiter Hell on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $7.49
Release Date 8/5/2021
Franchise Chaosforge
Developer ChaosForge
Publisher Hyperstrange
Steam App Id 811320

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9/27/2022
90
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8/15/2021
90
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2/26/2016
89
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 18). Shattered Pixel Dungeon on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 28). Dome Keeper on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 26). The Doors of Trithius on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 25). UnReal World on Steam. Steam Store.
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