Best Underground Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 743 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 1/8/2025.
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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?
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 567 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 560 positive reviews and 7 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 Tales From Off-Peak City Vol. 1 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| 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.
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 1,049 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,016 positive reviews and 33 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $10.49 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.
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.
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 245 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 245 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.
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 6,624 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,115 positive reviews and 509 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!
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 7,492 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,854 positive reviews and 638 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $8.70 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.
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?
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 310 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 296 positive reviews and 14 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
Scanner Sombre is a 3d horror cave exploration game where darkness is your greatest foe. Illuminate the unseen with your LIDAR scanner, revealing the eerie beauty and peril of the abyss. From the creators of Prison Architect, this immersive adventure uses light and shadow for a haunting experience.
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 4,028 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,609 positive reviews and 419 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.39 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 | $2.39 |
| Release Date | 4/26/2017 |
| Franchise | Introversion Software |
| Developer | Introversion Software |
| Publisher | Introversion Software |
| Steam App Id | 475190 |
8. DigDigDrill
DigDigDrill is an underground mining and resource collecting game. Dig freely for minerals and treasures. Use the items you collect to forge your original drills in a hack-and-slash style equipment system.
DigDigDrill has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 301 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 283 positive reviews and 18 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.99 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.
9. Back in Service: a Metro Driver
Join the adventure and become the master of the metro in our game, which takes you into the underground world. Overcome challenges on the tracks from the cabin of a historic train. Can you complete the route, transport all passengers, and avoid delays?
Back in Service: a Metro Driver has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 163 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 154 positive reviews and 9 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $15.99 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.
| Steam Price | $15.99 |
| Release Date | 1/27/2025 |
| Developer | Dominik Vojta |
| Publisher | Dominik Vojta |
| Steam App Id | 3331320 |
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.
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 274 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 250 positive reviews and 24 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.69 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 | $0.69 |
| 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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| 1 | 5/15/2020 | 92 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 3/2/2023 | 91 | $10.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 9/9/2024 | 90 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 112 | 3/5/2020 | 89 | $11.24 | Steam Charts | |
| 30 | 1/17/2019 | 89 | $8.70 | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 6/13/2024 | 87 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 4/26/2017 | 86 | $2.39 | Steam Charts | |
| 160 | 12/10/2024 | 86 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 1/27/2025 | 85 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/12/2018 | 84 | $0.69 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 8). Tales From Off-Peak City Vol. 1 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 15). Meg's Monster on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 18). OBSCURA on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). THE LONGING on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). while True: learn() on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 25). Ad Fundum on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Scanner Sombre on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 27). DigDigDrill on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). Back in Service: a Metro Driver on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). Dead Dungeon on Steam. Steam Store.