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Action Games for Mac

2,055 games

Action games that run natively on macOS, most popular first.

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Action Games for Mac

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Sundered®: Eldritch Edition

Thunder LotusWin · Mac · Linux · 2017For:Metroidvania fans who want exploration built around backtracking and ability-based accessSkip if:Players seeking a fixed, predictable map may dislike the procedurally generated caverns and changing layouts
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Guns, Gore and Cannoli 2

RoguesideWin · Mac · 2018For:Action-platformer fans who want firearm-focused combat and acrobatic movementSkip if:Players seeking a quiet or realistic wartime experience may find the constant gunplay, exaggerated deaths, and jokes too prominent
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Intralism

KHB-SoftWin · Mac · Linux · 2016For:Rhythm-game fans who want reaction-based chart playSkip if:Players seeking a broad story campaign or varied non-rhythm gameplay
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Noobs Want to Live

Lightning GamesWin · Mac · 2023For:Roguelike players who enjoy experimenting with different skill combinationsSkip if:Players seeking a story-led campaign with a described narrative arc; the supplied description centers on runs, combat, and builds.
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Freedom Planet

GalaxyTrailWin · Mac · Linux · 2014For:Platformer fans who want combat and fast movementSkip if:Players seeking a slow, contemplative adventure may find the combat and rapid movement too intense
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Iconoclasts

Bifrost EntertainmentWin · Mac · Linux · 2018For:Platform-adventure players who want puzzles alongside actionSkip if:Players who want a relaxed, low-pressure pace may hit a wall at the repeated boss battles.
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STAR WARS™ Jedi Knight II - Jedi Outcast™

LucasArtsWin · Mac · 2009For:Star Wars fans who want a story campaign with lightsaber and Force combatSkip if:Players seeking a short, single-mode campaign may hit the 24-mission structure and its separate multiplayer content as a poor match
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NECROPOLIS: BRUTAL EDITION

Paradox InteractiveWin · Mac · 2016For:Roguelite players who want permanent-death dungeon runsSkip if:Players seeking persistent character progression rather than restarting after death
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Carlsen GamesWin · Mac · Linux · 2013For:Platformer fans who want obstacle navigation tied to rhythmSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed platformer rather than a challenging one
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A Difficult Game About Climbing

PontypantsWin · Mac · 2024For:Players who want a highly difficult climbing challenge built around repeated attemptsSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed climb, since falls can erase progress and the ascent is intentionally difficult
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Them's Fightin' Herds

Gameplay Group InternationalWin · Mac · Linux · 2020For:Fighting-game players who want four-button combat with a magic system and combo limits.Skip if:Players seeking a long, complete story campaign may find the available story scope limited to Chapter 1, with more chapters still in development.
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Tattletail

Little Flag Software, LLCWin · Mac · 2016For:Horror players who want a short, story-focused first-person experienceSkip if:Players seeking a long game with extensive exploration or a broad campaign structure
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Bread & Fred

InfogramesWin · Mac · 2023For:Co-op pairs who enjoy coordination-heavy platformingSkip if:Players looking for a forgiving platformer may find the precise jumps and long falls demanding
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Painkiller Hell & Damnation

Prime MatterWin · Mac · Linux · 2012For:Players who enjoy fast shooter combat and want a demonic setting rather than a military oneSkip if:Players who prefer slow exploration or meditative pacing may bounce off the constant combat.
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HUNTDOWN

Coffee Stain PublishingWin · Mac · Linux · 2021For:Arcade-shooter fans who want run-and-gun combat through staged levels.Skip if:Players seeking a slow-paced experience may hit a wall in the run-and-gun combat and timed arcade mode.
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Spin Rhythm XD

Super Spin DigitalWin · Mac · Linux · 2023For:Electronic music fans who want a timing-focused rhythm gameSkip if:Players seeking a story-driven campaign or exploration beyond song-based levels
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Guns, Gore & Cannoli

RoguesideWin · Mac · 2015For:Players who want a fast-paced 2D action platformer with gunplaySkip if:Players seeking a slow, exploration-led, or puzzle-focused experience
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BIT.TRIP RUNNER

Gaijin GamesWin · Mac · 2011For:Fans of rhythm games who want a runner focused on timingSkip if:Players seeking a broad adventure with varied systems rather than a focused runner format
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McPixel

Sos SosowskiWin · Mac · 2012For:Point-and-click fans who want very short, timed challengesSkip if:Players seeking a long-form adventure with sustained progression may find the 100 brief challenges limited in scope.
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Press X to Not Die

All Seeing Eye GamesWin · Mac · Linux · 2017For:Interactive-movie fans who want live-action footage and timed choicesSkip if:Players who want continuous character control rather than button prompts during filmed scenes
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Ratz Instagib

RarebyteWin · Mac · 2016For:FPS fans who want single-hit eliminations instead of sustained gunfightsSkip if:Players seeking health management, weapon progression or extended firefights may hit a wall when every railgun hit can be fatal.
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Penumbra Overture

Frictional GamesWin · Mac · Linux · 2009For:Horror fans who prefer puzzles and exploration over frequent violenceSkip if:Players seeking constant combat, gore, or action-heavy progression
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Serial Cleaner

Curve GamesWin · Mac · Linux · 2017For:Stealth-action players who want short crime-scene missions with clear cleanup objectivesSkip if:Players seeking open combat may hit a wall because missions center on avoiding police rather than fighting them
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Shank

Klei EntertainmentWin · Mac · Linux · 2010For:Beat-'em-up fans who want fast side-scrolling combatSkip if:Players seeking a slower or exploration-led structure may bounce off the repeated forward combat and enemy encounters.