Best Violent Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 10,914 Violent 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. Violent game rankings were last updated on 10/21/2025.
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1. Katana ZERO
Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.
Katana ZERO holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Violent game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 73,350 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 71,892 positive reviews and 1,458 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 4/18/2019 |
| Developer | Askiisoft |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 460950 |
2. Hotline Miami
Hotline Miami is a high-octane action game overflowing with raw brutality, hard-boiled gunplay and skull crushing close combat.
Hotline Miami has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Violent games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 117,225 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 113,763 positive reviews and 3,462 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 | 10/23/2012 |
| Developer | Dennaton Games |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 219150 |
3. Doki Doki Literature Club!
The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.
Doki Doki Literature Club! has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Violent games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 214,891 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 207,280 positive reviews and 7,611 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 Doki Doki Literature Club! on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/6/2017 |
| Developer | Team Salvato |
| Publisher | Team Salvato |
| Steam App Id | 698780 |
4. Iron Snout
Iron Snout is a fast, colorful and brutal fighting game in which you will be helping a piglet fight for its life against hordes of wolves.
Iron Snout has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Violent games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,387 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,992 positive reviews and 395 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 Iron Snout on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
5. 魔法少女ノ魔女裁判
Thirteen girls awaken, only to find themselves in a prison. What awaits them: a Witch Trial. Help them prepare for the trial by exploring the prison in order to find the witch hidden amongst them. Find the witch, learn what kind of magic she holds, dispel the lies, and prepare for the execution.
魔法少女ノ魔女裁判 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Violent games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,412 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,830 positive reviews and 582 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $23.99 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 | $23.99 |
| Release Date | 7/18/2025 |
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| Steam App Id | 3101040 |
6. Doki Doki Literature Club Plus!
Welcome to the club! Write poems for your crush and experience the terror of school romance in this critically-acclaimed psychological horror story.
Doki Doki Literature Club Plus! has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Violent games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29,055 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,153 positive reviews and 902 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 6/30/2021 |
| Franchise | Serenity Forge |
| Developer | Team Salvato |
| Publisher | Serenity Forge |
| Steam App Id | 1388880 |
7. Return of the Obra Dinn
Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.
Return of the Obra Dinn has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Violent games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31,358 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,355 positive reviews and 1,003 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 10/18/2018 |
| Developer | Lucas Pope |
| Publisher | 3909 |
| Steam App Id | 653530 |
8. Peggle Deluxe
Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.
Peggle Deluxe has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Violent games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,333 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,025 positive reviews and 308 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Peggle Deluxe on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $0.99 |
| Release Date | 3/6/2007 |
| Developer | PopCap Games, Inc. |
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| Steam App Id | 3480 |
9. BAD END THEATER
select your protagonist and explore a variety of terrible fates!
BAD END THEATER has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Violent games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,159 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,936 positive reviews and 223 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 | 10/26/2021 |
| Franchise | NomnomNami |
| Developer | NomnomNami |
| Publisher | NomnomNami |
| Steam App Id | 1764390 |
10. Kindergarten 2
Welcome to Kindergarten 2, which takes place on Tuesday! After the events of Monday, you'll find yourself in a new school with new friends...and new ways to get ruthlessly murdered.
Kindergarten 2 has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Violent games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,432 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,324 positive reviews and 108 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 | 7/29/2019 |
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| Publisher | SmashGames |
| Steam App Id | 1067850 |
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| 71 | 4/18/2019 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 226 | 10/23/2012 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 439 | 10/6/2017 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 16 | 1/27/2016 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 398 | 7/18/2025 | 95 | $23.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 89 | 6/30/2021 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 117 | 10/18/2018 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 295 | 3/6/2007 | 95 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 10/26/2021 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 12 | 7/29/2019 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 26). Hotline Miami on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 18). Doki Doki Literature Club! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 30). Iron Snout on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 28). 魔法少女ノ魔女裁判 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 3). Doki Doki Literature Club Plus! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 27). Return of the Obra Dinn on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 22). Peggle Deluxe on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 30). BAD END THEATER on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 10). Kindergarten 2 on Steam. Steam Store.