Best Twin Stick Shooter Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 1,176 Twin Stick 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. Twin Stick Shooter game rankings were last updated on 3/18/2024.
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1. 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. Fight your way through the wastelands with powerful weaponry, collecting radiation to mutate some new limbs and abilities.
Nuclear Throne holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Twin Stick Shooter game on Steam" with a Player Score of 94. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,278 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,621 positive reviews and 657 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 Nuclear Throne on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
2. Bastion
Discover the secrets of the Calamity, a surreal catastrophe that shattered the world to pieces.
Bastion has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Twin Stick Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 36,679 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,012 positive reviews and 1,667 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Bastion on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 8/16/2011 |
| Franchise | Supergiant Games |
| Developer | Supergiant Games |
| Publisher | Supergiant Games |
| Steam App Id | 107100 |
3. 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 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Twin Stick Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,091 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,043 positive reviews and 48 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 Minishoot' Adventures on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 4/2/2024 |
| Franchise | IndieArk |
| Developer | SoulGame Studio |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1634860 |
4. Soulstone Survivors: Prologue
Face the Lords of the Void and their endless minions, collect their Soulstones and become a god! In this Action Roguelite, unveil secret spells, craft mighty weapons, unlock multiple characters, discover game-breaking synergies and conquer the power of the void.
Soulstone Survivors: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Twin Stick Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,250 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,066 positive reviews and 184 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 Soulstone Survivors: Prologue on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/26/2022 |
| Franchise | Game Smithing |
| Developer | Game Smithing Limited |
| Publisher | Game Smithing Limited |
| Steam App Id | 2113430 |
5. Beat Hazard
Experience your music collection like never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.
Beat Hazard has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Twin Stick Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,299 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,905 positive reviews and 394 negative reviews — making it "Very 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 4/15/2010 |
| Franchise | Cold Beam Games |
| Developer | Cold Beam Games |
| Publisher | Cold Beam Games |
| Steam App Id | 49600 |
6. Brigador: Up-Armored Edition
Pilot a mech to hunt down and destroy the oppressive government of a cyberpunk autocracy. In this fast-paced, top-down-shooter, use overwhelming firepower to destroy columns of tanks and level buildings. Unlock up to 56 unique vehicles and 40 weapons.
Brigador: Up-Armored Edition has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Twin Stick Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,181 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,870 positive reviews and 311 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $8.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Brigador: Up-Armored Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $8.99 |
| Release Date | 6/2/2016 |
| Franchise | Stellar Jockeys |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Stellar Jockeys |
| Steam App Id | 274500 |
7. Death Must Die
Descend the nether in search of Death himself! Choose from God-given powers to slay his hordes of minions. Unlock new heroes, collect powerful items and create game-breaking synergies in this roguelite hack and slash survivors game.
Death Must Die has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Twin Stick Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,238 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,154 positive reviews and 1,084 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Death Must Die on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $6.99 |
| Release Date | 11/14/2023 |
| Developer | Realm Archive |
| Publisher | Realm Archive |
| Steam App Id | 2334730 |
8. Relic Hunters Zero: Remix
Relic Hunters Zero: Remix is a remaster of the FREE 1 million player hit game about blasting evil space ducks and turtles with tiny cute guns. It’s fast, it’s tactical, and feels deliciously smooth to play. Unlock new weapons, characters and relics to defeat the Ducan Commander!
Relic Hunters Zero: Remix has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Twin Stick Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,795 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,343 positive reviews and 452 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, it is possible to play Relic Hunters Zero: Remix on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/18/2015 |
| Developer | Rogue Snail |
| Publisher | Akupara Games |
| Steam App Id | 382490 |
9. 20 Minutes Till Dawn
20 Minutes Till Dawn is a survival roguelite where endless hordes of creatures lurk from the dark. Craft an array of overpowering builds and eradicate waves of Lovecraftian nightmares. Will you be able to survive the night?
20 Minutes Till Dawn has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Twin Stick Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,140 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,043 positive reviews and 2,097 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 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.
10. Assault Android Cactus+
Assault Android Cactus is an intense arcade style twin stick shooter - pick from one of nine unique synthetic heroines and blast your way through overwhelming robots hordes to save the ship from its own workforce. Supports single player and local co-op game modes.
Assault Android Cactus+ has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Twin Stick Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,899 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,790 positive reviews and 109 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 9/23/2015 |
| Developer | Witch Beam |
| Publisher | Witch Beam |
| Steam App Id | 250110 |
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 | 161 | 12/5/2015 | 94 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 46 | 8/16/2011 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 177 | 4/2/2024 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 8/26/2022 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 4/15/2010 | 92 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 24 | 6/2/2016 | 91 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,373 | 11/14/2023 | 91 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 8/18/2015 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 289 | 6/8/2023 | 90 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 9/23/2015 | 90 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Bastion on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 7). Minishoot' Adventures on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 13). Soulstone Survivors: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 15). Beat Hazard on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). Brigador: Up-Armored Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Death Must Die on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 7). Relic Hunters Zero: Remix on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 13). 20 Minutes Till Dawn on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 27). Assault Android Cactus+ on Steam. Steam Store.