Games like Altered Beast on Mac
3 of the 5 modern alternatives to Altered Beast (1988) run on Mac. The cheapest is Fight'N Rage at € 19,99. One is made by independent developers.
Mac support for classics is patchier than PC, and Apple's move away from 32-bit software broke a lot of older re-releases. What works well: games sold through Steam or GOG with native Apple Silicon builds, cross-platform open-source engine ports, and browser-based versions. Many remaining gaps can be closed with an emulator or a compatibility layer.
Prices, platform availability and Steam Deck compatibility can change at any time. Always check the store page before buying.
Fight'N Rage Indie
€ 19,99A retro indie brawler with transformation-style power moves and combos.
Fight'N Rage is also an alternative to 4 other classics
Fight'N Rage runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
SEGA Genesis Classics
€ 29,99The official collection includes the pack-in classic Altered Beast.
SEGA Genesis Classics is also an alternative to 9 other classics
SEGA Genesis Classics runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Streets of Rage 4
€ 24,99A modern side-scrolling brawler in the Sega arcade tradition.
Streets of Rage 4 is also an alternative to 3 other classics
Streets of Rage 4 runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Not on Mac
These alternatives to Altered Beast are listed on the main page, but do not run on Mac:
All 5 games like Altered Beast