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Best Platformer games on Mac
The 147 best Platformer games on Mac, ranked from 40,084 critic and player ratings.
The best Platformer game on Mac right now is Portal 2, with a critic score of 95/100 — updated August 2026.
01
A
Portal 2
Sequel to the acclaimed Portal (2007), Portal 2 pits the protagonist of the original game, Chell, and her new robot friend, Wheatley, against more puzzles conceived by GLaDOS, an A.I. with the sole purpose of testing the Portal Gun's mechanics and taking revenge on Chell for the events of Portal. As a result of several interactions and revelations, Chell once again pushes to escape Aperture Science Labs.
95
/100
02
Hades
A rogue-lite hack and slash dungeon crawler in which Zagreus, son of Hades the Greek god of the dead, attempts to escape his home and his oppressive father by fighting the souls of the dead through the various layers of the ever-shifting underworld, while getting to know and forging relationships with its inhabitants.
94
/100
03
Neva
Neva is an action-adventure game developed by Nomada Studio and published by Devolver Digital. The gameplay combines side-scrolling platforming with environmental puzzles and combat. Neva has been praised for its stunning art style, emotional storytelling, and refined gameplay mechanics, building upon the foundation laid by GRIS.
92
/100
A
Portal 2
Sequel to the acclaimed Portal (2007), Portal 2 pits the protagonist of the original game, Chell, and her new robot friend, Wheatley, against more puzzles conceived by GLaDOS, an A.I. with the sole purpose of testing the Portal Gun's mechanics and taking revenge on Chell for the events of Portal. As a result of several interactions and revelations, Chell once again pushes to escape Aperture Science Labs.
95
/100
02
Hades
A rogue-lite hack and slash dungeon crawler in which Zagreus, son of Hades the Greek god of the dead, attempts to escape his home and his oppressive father by fighting the souls of the dead through the various layers of the ever-shifting underworld, while getting to know and forging relationships with its inhabitants.
94
/100
03
Neva
Neva is an action-adventure game developed by Nomada Studio and published by Devolver Digital. The gameplay combines side-scrolling platforming with environmental puzzles and combat. Neva has been praised for its stunning art style, emotional storytelling, and refined gameplay mechanics, building upon the foundation laid by GRIS.
92
/100
04
Inside
An atmospheric 2D side-scroller in which, hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark project and struggles to preserve his identity.
92
/100
05
Mark of the Ninja
Mark of the Ninja is a side-scrolling action stealth video game developed by Klei Entertainment and published by Microsoft Studios. It was announced on February 28, 2012 and later released for the Xbox 360 via Xbox Live Arcade on September 7, 2012. A Microsoft Windows version was released on October 16, 2012. It follows the story of a nameless ninja in the present day, and features a themed conflict between ancient ninja tradition and modern technology. Cutscenes for the game are rendered in Saturday morning cartoon animation style.
91
/100
06
Celeste
Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight platformer from the creators of TowerFall. Brave hundreds of hand-crafted challenges, uncover devious secrets, and piece together the mystery of the mountain.
91
/100
07
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
91
/100
08
A
Assassin's Creed II
Discover an intriguing and epic story of power, revenge and conspiracy set during a pivotal moment in history: the Italian Renaissance. Experience the freedom and immersion of an all new open world and mission structure with settings such as the rooftops and canals of beautiful Venice. Your options in combat, assassination and escape are vast, with many new weapons, settings and gameplay elements.
90
/100
09
S
Portal
Waking up in a seemingly empty laboratory, the player is made to complete various physics-based puzzle challenges through numerous test chambers in order to test out the new Aperture Science Handheld Portal Device, without an explanation as to how, why or by whom.
90
/100
10
B
Thank Goodness You're Here!
Thank Goodness You're Here! is an absurd comedy slapformer set in the bizarre Northern English town of Barnsworth. As a traveling salesman, take the time to see the sights and meet the locals, who are very eager to give you a series of increasingly odd jobs…
90
/100
11
Hollow Knight: Silksong
90
/100
12
Rayman Origins
89
/100
13
SteamWorld Dig 2
89
/100
14
Shovel Knight
89
/100
15
Wandersong
89
/100
16
Owlboy
89
/100
17
Night in the Woods
88
/100
18
A
Hollow Knight
88
/100
19
Dead Cells
88
/100
20
SteamWorld Heist
88
/100
21
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
87
/100
22
Psychonauts 2
87
/100
23
Cuphead
87
/100
24
The Swapper
87
/100
25
Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty
87
/100
26
TowerFall Ascension
87
/100
27
Braid
87
/100
28
Rogue Legacy
86
/100
29
Fez
86
/100
30
Super Meat Boy
85
/100
31
BattleBlock Theater
85
/100
32
Stray
85
/100
33
Trine 2
85
/100
34
American McGee's Alice
85
/100
35
BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien
85
/100
36
Risk of Rain
85
/100
37
Outland
85
/100
38
Monster Sanctuary
85
/100
39
Psychonauts
85
/100
40
Katana Zero
85
/100
41
Apotheon
84
/100
42
Prince of Persia
84
/100
43
Super Time Force Ultra
84
/100
44
Limbo
84
/100
45
Trine 2: Complete Story
84
/100
46
Salt and Sanctuary
84
/100
47
Axiom Verge
84
/100
48
Broforce
83
/100
49
Stick it to The Man!
83
/100
50
Cave Story
83
/100
Inside
An atmospheric 2D side-scroller in which, hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark project and struggles to preserve his identity.
92
/100
05
Mark of the Ninja
Mark of the Ninja is a side-scrolling action stealth video game developed by Klei Entertainment and published by Microsoft Studios. It was announced on February 28, 2012 and later released for the Xbox 360 via Xbox Live Arcade on September 7, 2012. A Microsoft Windows version was released on October 16, 2012. It follows the story of a nameless ninja in the present day, and features a themed conflict between ancient ninja tradition and modern technology. Cutscenes for the game are rendered in Saturday morning cartoon animation style.
91
/100
06
Celeste
Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight platformer from the creators of TowerFall. Brave hundreds of hand-crafted challenges, uncover devious secrets, and piece together the mystery of the mountain.
91
/100
07
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
91
/100
08
A
Assassin's Creed II
Discover an intriguing and epic story of power, revenge and conspiracy set during a pivotal moment in history: the Italian Renaissance. Experience the freedom and immersion of an all new open world and mission structure with settings such as the rooftops and canals of beautiful Venice. Your options in combat, assassination and escape are vast, with many new weapons, settings and gameplay elements.
90
/100
09
S
Portal
Waking up in a seemingly empty laboratory, the player is made to complete various physics-based puzzle challenges through numerous test chambers in order to test out the new Aperture Science Handheld Portal Device, without an explanation as to how, why or by whom.
90
/100
10
B
Thank Goodness You're Here!
Thank Goodness You're Here! is an absurd comedy slapformer set in the bizarre Northern English town of Barnsworth. As a traveling salesman, take the time to see the sights and meet the locals, who are very eager to give you a series of increasingly odd jobs…
90
/100
11
Hollow Knight: Silksong
90
/100
12
Rayman Origins
89
/100
13
SteamWorld Dig 2
89
/100
14
Shovel Knight
89
/100
15
Wandersong
89
/100
16
Owlboy
89
/100
17
Night in the Woods
88
/100
18
A
Hollow Knight
88
/100
19
Dead Cells
88
/100
20
SteamWorld Heist
88
/100
21
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
87
/100
22
Psychonauts 2
87
/100
23
Cuphead
87
/100
24
The Swapper
87
/100
25
Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty
87
/100
26
TowerFall Ascension
87
/100
27
Braid
87
/100
28
Rogue Legacy
86
/100
29
Fez
86
/100
30
Super Meat Boy
85
/100
31
BattleBlock Theater
85
/100
32
Stray
85
/100
33
Trine 2
85
/100
34
American McGee's Alice
85
/100
35
BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien
85
/100
36
Risk of Rain
85
/100
37
Outland
85
/100
38
Monster Sanctuary
85
/100
39
Psychonauts
85
/100
40
Katana Zero
85
/100
41
Apotheon
84
/100
42
Prince of Persia
84
/100
43
Super Time Force Ultra
84
/100
44
Limbo
84
/100
45
Trine 2: Complete Story
84
/100
46
Salt and Sanctuary
84
/100
47
Axiom Verge
84
/100
48
Broforce
83
/100
49
Stick it to The Man!
83
/100
50
Cave Story
83
/100
FAQ
What is the best Platformer game on Mac?
Portal 2 currently tops the ranking with a score of 95/100 across 6,104 ratings. It holds a A grade from the Tier community — updated August 2026.
How is this ranking built?
Games are ranked on their aggregated critic score out of 100, with a minimum vote threshold so a single glowing review never outranks a proven classic; the Tier community's own F-to-S grades are shown alongside each game.