Best Underground Games on Steam (for Mac OS)

Steam currently has 689 Underground 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. Underground game rankings were last updated on 11/29/2024.

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1. Tales From Off-Peak City Vol. 1

On the corner of July Avenue and Yam Street, all is not what it seems. What role will you play in a city's fate?

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Tales From Off-Peak City Vol. 1 holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Underground game on Steam" with a Player Score of 92. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 546 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 540 positive reviews and 6 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Tales From Off-Peak City Vol. 1 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $5.99
Release Date 5/15/2020
Franchise Cosmo D Studios
Developer Cosmo D
Publisher Cosmo D Studios LLC
Steam App Id 1129920

2. Meg's Monster

Take control of the Underworld’s grumpiest ghoul to help a lost little girl find her way home in this creepy-cute indie adventure. Just be warned: if she cries, the whole world dies.

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Meg's Monster has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,012 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 983 positive reviews and 29 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 3/2/2023
Franchise Odencat
Developer Odencat
Publisher Odencat
Steam App Id 1783360

3. OBSCURA

Descend under a mountain to the marketplace below, where everything has a price. Meet the four men who can each give you what you need, but beware: they have their own hidden motives and uses for you. OBSCURA is a dark fantasy romance VN that asks how far you'll go to get what you need.

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OBSCURA has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 181 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 181 positive reviews and 0 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. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.

Steam Price $14.99
Release Date 9/9/2024
Developer Rotten Raccoons
Publisher Rotten Raccoons
Steam App Id 2342920

4. THE LONGING

An unusual mix of adventure and idle game. In utter loneliness deep below the surface, it's your task to wait for the awakening of your king... for 400 days.

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THE LONGING has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,383 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,885 positive reviews and 498 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $11.24 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 $11.24
Release Date 3/5/2020
Franchise Application Systems
Developer Studio Seufz
Publisher Application Systems Heidelberg
Steam App Id 893850

5. while True: learn()

You’re a machine learning specialist who makes neural networks but your cat seems to be better at it. Now you must solve puzzles to build a cat-to-human translation system (who knows what else this cat is capable of!). Earn a fortune, buy kickass cat outfits, learn how machine learning really works!

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while True: learn() has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,107 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,504 positive reviews and 603 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $12.99 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 $12.99
Release Date 1/17/2019
Franchise luden.io
Developers
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Steam App Id 619150

6. Ad Fundum

Take control of a giant mech and dive into an exciting underground adventure in a dieselpunk world! Dig deep, collect valuable minerals, upgrade wisely, explore diverse locations, uncover ancient secrets, and try not to explode! Will you save the world or vanish in the depths below?

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Ad Fundum has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 270 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 257 positive reviews and 13 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $6.99 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 $6.99
Release Date 6/13/2024
Developer Oldbut Gold
Publisher Oldbut Gold
Steam App Id 2647820

7. Scanner Sombre

Inspired by Gone Home and Dear Esther, Scanner Sombre is a cave exploration experience. With stunning visuals and a terrifying theme, it is the 6th major video game released by Introversion Software - creators of the BAFTA award winning Prison Architect as well as Uplink, Darwinia and DEFCON.

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Scanner Sombre has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,927 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,517 positive reviews and 410 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $5.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Scanner Sombre on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $5.99
Release Date 4/26/2017
Franchise Introversion Software
Developer Introversion Software
Publisher Introversion Software
Steam App Id 475190

8. My Hole is a Mouth of Dirt

A lonely cloaked being called Mole services instructions from what he believes is the voice of God. As he wanders a desolate, otherwordly underground his faith is tested as he must deliver a baby.

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My Hole is a Mouth of Dirt has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 208 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 192 positive reviews and 16 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.

Release Date 4/13/2020
Franchise Yai Gameworks
Developer Yai Gameworks
Publisher Yai Gameworks
Steam App Id 1251690

9. War for the Overworld

Tired of invading dungeons? It's time you built your own! War for the Overworld is a Dungeon Management Game that employs your favourite aspects of the RTS and God Game genres. Carve out your Dungeon and conquer the Overworld!

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War for the Overworld has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,676 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,606 positive reviews and 1,070 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play War for the Overworld on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $29.99
Release Date 4/2/2015
Franchise Brightrock Games
Developer Brightrock Games
Publisher Brightrock Games
Steam App Id 230190

10. Dead Dungeon

Challenging 2D platformer in the best traditions of classic games, with an excellent chiptune soundtrack. The game will check your nerves for strength and bring a lot of emotions.

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Dead Dungeon has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 272 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 248 positive reviews and 24 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.

Steam Price $4.99
Release Date 11/12/2018
Franchise Roenko Games
Developer Roenko Games
Publisher Roenko Games
Steam App Id 751640

More Underground Mac Games on Steam

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5/15/2020
92
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91
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89
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$12.99
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6/13/2024
87
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86
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84
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4/2/2015
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84
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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Meg's Monster on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). OBSCURA on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). THE LONGING on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 4). while True: learn() on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). Ad Fundum on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Scanner Sombre on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 24). My Hole is a Mouth of Dirt on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). War for the Overworld on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Dead Dungeon on Steam. Steam Store.

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