Best Twin Stick Shooter Games on Steam (for Mac OS)

Steam currently has 1,439 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 5/6/2025.

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1. 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!

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Minishoot' Adventures 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 5,775 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,659 positive reviews and 116 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $9.74 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 $9.74
Release Date 4/2/2024
Franchise IndieArk
Developer SoulGame Studio
Publishers
Steam App Id 1634860

2. 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.

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Nuclear Throne 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 17,931 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,230 positive reviews and 701 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).

Steam Price $11.99
Release Date 12/5/2015
Developer Vlambeer
Publisher Vlambeer
Steam App Id 242680

3. Bastion

Discover the secrets of the Calamity, a surreal catastrophe that shattered the world to pieces.

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Bastion 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 37,362 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,631 positive reviews and 1,731 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

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.

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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 4,275 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,087 positive reviews and 188 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $0.00 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.

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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 7,377 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,982 positive reviews and 395 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.

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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 5,446 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,111 positive reviews and 335 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $24.99 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 $24.99
Release Date 6/2/2016
Franchise Stellar Jockeys
Developers
Publisher Stellar Jockeys
Steam App Id 274500

7. 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!

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Relic Hunters Zero: Remix has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Twin Stick Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,767 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,311 positive reviews and 456 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 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

8. Kill The Crows

"Kill The Crows" is a fast-paced top-down arena shooter set in the twisted western world. A gunslinger burning with vengeance steps into the ruins of a forsaken town, ready to face death. Prepare for one-shot, one-kill gunfights using classic revolvers and fanning techniques.

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Kill The Crows 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 2,059 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,950 positive reviews and 109 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $4.99 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 $4.99
Release Date 8/20/2023
Franchise KRAFTON, Inc.
Developer 5minlab Corp.
Publisher 5minlab Corp.
Steam App Id 2441270

9. Bleed 2

Bleed 2 is a relentless arcade action game featuring air-dodging, bullet-reflecting, and tons of bosses. Now with randomly-generated levels and daily challenges, too!

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Bleed 2 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 855 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 818 positive reviews and 37 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 2/8/2017
Developer Ian Campbell
Publisher Ian Campbell
Steam App Id 396350

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.

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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 1,952 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,838 positive reviews and 114 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
Franchise Witch Beam
Developer Witch Beam
Publisher Witch Beam
Steam App Id 250110

More Twin Stick Shooter Mac Games on Steam

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Minishoot' Adventures steam charts
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4/2/2024
94
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Nuclear Throne steam charts
50
12/5/2015
94
$11.99
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Bastion steam charts
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8/16/2011
93
$14.99
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Soulstone Survivors: Prologue steam charts
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8/26/2022
92
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Beat Hazard steam charts
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4/15/2010
92
$9.99
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Brigador: Up-Armored Edition steam charts
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6/2/2016
91
$24.99
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Relic Hunters Zero: Remix steam charts
3
8/18/2015
90
Free
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Kill The Crows steam charts
10
8/20/2023
90
$4.99
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Bleed 2 steam charts
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2/8/2017
90
$9.99
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Assault Android Cactus+ steam charts
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9/23/2015
90
$19.99
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, March 30). Nuclear Throne on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 3). Bastion on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, March 28). Soulstone Survivors: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 25). Beat Hazard on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, March 25). Brigador: Up-Armored Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, March 23). Relic Hunters Zero: Remix on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 17). Kill The Crows on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 5). Bleed 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 17). Assault Android Cactus+ on Steam. Steam Store.

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