Best Unforgiving Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 259 Unforgiving 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. Unforgiving game rankings were last updated on 1/13/2026.
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1. Super Meat Boy
The infamous, tough-as-nails platformer comes to Steam with a playable Head Crab character (Steam-exclusive)!
Super Meat Boy holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Unforgiving game on Steam" with a Player Score of 93. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 36,568 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34,562 positive reviews and 2,006 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 11/30/2010 |
| Developer | Team Meat |
| Steam App Id | 40800 |
2. SNØ: Ultimate Freeriding
SNØ is a minimalistic freeriding game. Push your limits for the high score, or simply enjoy the unforgiving procedural wilderness.
SNØ: Ultimate Freeriding has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Unforgiving games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 658 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 640 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 both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 2/17/2025 |
| Developer | Studio Gauntlet |
| Publisher | Studio Gauntlet |
| Steam App Id | 2943150 |
3. DEMON'S TILT
TURBO CHARGED PINBALL RETURNS! Now with bigger sprites, more baddies, more secrets & MORE BULLETS! Demon's Tilt pushes the limits of the Video Pinball genre with SHMUP & Hack N' Slash elements.
DEMON'S TILT has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Unforgiving games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 979 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 926 positive reviews and 53 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 12/13/2019 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | FLARB LLC |
| Steam App Id | 422510 |
4. Boson X
Boson X is a fast-paced rotational runner set in a particle accelerator.
Boson X has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Unforgiving games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,577 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,457 positive reviews and 120 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 Boson X on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 9/15/2014 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Shape Shop |
| Steam App Id | 302610 |
5. Red Comrades Save the Galaxy: Reloaded
Vasily Ivanovich Chapaev and his fellow aide Petka realize that someone has stolen the Red banner from the HQ. Although it's not the end of the story yet! Somewhere on the moon, legions of alien invaders prepare to conquer Earth. But could such a little thing really give a scare to the Red Army heroes?
Red Comrades Save the Galaxy: Reloaded has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Unforgiving games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 942 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 873 positive reviews and 69 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.99 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 | $3.99 |
| Release Date | 2/18/2016 |
| Developer | Buka Development |
| Publisher | ESDigital Games |
| Steam App Id | 415610 |
6. WORLD OF HORROR
Experience the quiet terror of this 1-bit love letter to Junji Ito and H.P. Lovecraft. Navigate a hellish roguelite reality with turn-based combat and unforgiving choices. Experiment with your deck of event cards to discover new forms of cosmic horror in every playthrough. The inevitable awaits...
WORLD OF HORROR has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Unforgiving games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,690 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,695 positive reviews and 995 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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.
8. The Pale Beyond
You didn’t ask to lead this expedition, but here you are. Stuck in the ice, Captain missing, miles from civilisation. Someone has to take charge. Manage your meagre resources, balance safety and morale, make the hard calls, and head in the only direction you can - through The Pale Beyond.
The Pale Beyond has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Unforgiving games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,080 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,847 positive reviews and 233 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 2/24/2023 |
| Franchise | Fellow Traveller |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Fellow Traveller |
| Steam App Id | 1266030 |
9. The Last Plague: Blight
The Last Plague: Blight is an authentic survival experience rooted in realism and immersion. Endure the hazards of a brutal open world and uncover the origins of a mysterious disease. You are humanity’s final hope in ending the Blight
The Last Plague: Blight has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Unforgiving games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,281 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,145 positive reviews and 136 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.04 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play The Last Plague: Blight on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $11.04 |
| Release Date | 10/3/2024 |
| Developer | Original Studios |
| Publisher | Original Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1564600 |
10. Sunblaze
Sunblaze is a brain-twisting precision platformer with hundreds of challenging, handcrafted levels to keep you dying for hours and hours.
Sunblaze has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Unforgiving games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 448 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 405 positive reviews and 43 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 | 6/3/2021 |
| Franchise | Bonus Stage Publishing |
| Developer | Games From Earth |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1525660 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 74 | 11/30/2010 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 2/17/2025 | 91 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 12/13/2019 | 89 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 9/15/2014 | 88 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 2/18/2016 | 87 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 12 | 10/19/2023 | 87 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/11/2024 | 87 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 14 | 2/24/2023 | 85 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 67 | 10/3/2024 | 85 | $11.04 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 6/3/2021 | 84 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 10). SNØ: Ultimate Freeriding on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 11). DEMON'S TILT on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 17). Boson X on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 9). Red Comrades Save the Galaxy: Reloaded on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 5). WORLD OF HORROR on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 30). HIDDEN CATS 2: Crafts on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 2). The Pale Beyond on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 3). The Last Plague: Blight on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 26). Sunblaze on Steam. Steam Store.