This is part of a series. Showcasing popular and intriguing games from the past 12 years or so. Based on my own idiosyncratic curation. A few remasters included. Most early access games excluded. Games only appear in one category (I tried my best). Mishmash is primarily about suggesting games with good potential for Mac users. Everything here works on macOS silicon.
Categories:
2D Action – 2D Platformer – 3D Action part 1 – 3D Action part 2 – Adventure part 1 – Adventure part 2 – Adventure part 3 – Arcade – Building and Management – Cards – Dating Sim – Driving and Racing – Metroidvania – Multiplayer – Physics – Puzzle part 1 – Puzzle part 2 – Rhythm – RPG part 1 – RPG part 2 – Roguelike and Roguelite – Sandbox – Simulation – Sports – Strategy part 1 – Strategy part 2 – Survival – Visual Novel
Crypt of the NecroDancer (2015)
“Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!”
macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS • Switch • PlayStation • Xbox • Android • iOS • tvOS
Available from GOG, Steam, console and mobile stores.
Just Shapes & Beats (2018)
“”Just Shapes & Beats” is a chaotic co-op musical bullet-hell based on three simple things: avoid Shapes, move to the kick-ass Beats, and die, repeatedly.”
macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS • Switch • PlayStation • Xbox
Available from Steam, and console stores.
Melatonin (2022)
“Melatonin is a rhythm game about dreams and reality merging together. It uses animations and sound cues to keep you on beat without any intimidating overlays or interfaces. Harmonize through a variety of dreamy levels containing surprising challenges, hand-drawn art, and vibrant music.”
macOS • Windows • Switch
Available from Steam, Epic, and console stores.
Muse Dash (2019)
“Paradise of parkour & rhythm game ★★★ — Muse Dash!!”
macOS • Windows • Switch • Android • iOS
Available from Steam, console and mobile stores.
Neon Beats (2019)
“Beat your best scores in Neon Beats, a 2D platformer game with rhythm based levels!”
macOS • Windows • Android • iOS • tvOS
Available from Steam, App Store, and mobile stores.
Spin Rhythm XD (2023)
“Enter the Rhythm Dimension. A homage to classic arcade rhythm games (Guitar Hero, DDR), with a modern aesthetic and soundtrack. Match colours and beats, spin, tap, flick and flow through the juiciest beats in the universe. Supports multiple control styles including MIDI DJ gear on Steam!”
macOS • Windows • Switch
Available from Steam, and console stores.
Trombone Champ (2022)
“Honk, blow, & toot your way through over 35 songs, collect all 50 unique Tromboner Cards, and uncover the mysteries of the Trombiverse. Do you have what it takes to become the true Trombone Champ?”
macOS • Windows
Available from Steam.
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