Best 4X Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 743 4X 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. 4X game rankings were last updated on 7/11/2025.
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1. Sid Meier's Civilization® V
Create, discover, and download new player-created maps, scenarios, interfaces, and more!
Sid Meier's Civilization® V holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS 4X game on Steam" with a Player Score of 94. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 205,234 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 196,127 positive reviews and 9,107 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Sid Meier's Civilization® V on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 9/23/2010 |
| Franchise | Civilization Franchise |
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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 8930 |
2. Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition
Spanning the most turbulent era in Western history, your quest for territory and power takes you through Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and even onto the shores of the New World.
Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS 4X games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 33,643 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 32,193 positive reviews and 1,450 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 11/15/2006 |
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| Steam App Id | 4700 |
3. Airships: Conquer the Skies
Construct mighty steampunk airships and fly them into battle, waging war and conquering the skies!
Airships: Conquer the Skies has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS 4X games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,988 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,742 positive reviews and 246 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Airships: Conquer the Skies on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 8/16/2018 |
| Franchise | David Stark |
| Developer | David Stark |
| Publisher | David Stark |
| Steam App Id | 342560 |
4. Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword
Sid Meier's Civilization IV®: Beyond the Sword is the second expansion pack for Civilization IV - the 2005 PC Game of the Year that has become a worldwide hit.
Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS 4X games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,629 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,451 positive reviews and 178 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 7/24/2007 |
| Franchise | Civilization Franchise |
| Developer | Firaxis Games |
| Publisher | 2K |
| Steam App Id | 8800 |
5. Empires of the Undergrowth
Command swarms of warriors at an unprecedented scale of warfare in this blend of RTS and base-building. Lead ant colonies against the many fearsome threats of the insect world, while building intricate nests, developing pheromone-based tactics, and evolving to meet growing dangers.
Empires of the Undergrowth has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS 4X games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,553 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,701 positive reviews and 852 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Empires of the Undergrowth on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 6/7/2024 |
| Franchise | Hooded Horse |
| Developer | Slug Disco |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 463530 |
6. Master of Orion 2
Forge an empire in a universe where population growth is stripping away planetary resources. Colonize unknown planets and trade with other races for their knowledge.
Master of Orion 2 has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS 4X games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,582 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,527 positive reviews and 55 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Master of Orion 2 on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 2/25/2016 |
| Franchise | Wargaming Group Ltd. |
| Developer | SimTex |
| Publisher | Wargaming Labs |
| Steam App Id | 410980 |
7. The Battle of Polytopia
Welcome to the unique, turn-based strategy game set in the strange, flat world of the Square. Lead one of 16 distinct civilizations to victory by expanding your empire, researching technologies, and ultimately become ruler of the world! Play in single-player or multiplayer mode for up to 16 players.
The Battle of Polytopia has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS 4X games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,236 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,915 positive reviews and 321 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 8/4/2020 |
| Developer | Midjiwan AB |
| Publisher | Midjiwan AB |
| Steam App Id | 874390 |
8. Sid Meier's Colonization (Classic)
The New World lies before you with all its peril, promise and infinite possibility. Your colonists anxiously follow you to shore. The treasures of an entire continent await you.
Sid Meier's Colonization (Classic) has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS 4X games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,018 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 975 positive reviews and 43 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.39 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Sid Meier's Colonization (Classic) on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $1.39 |
| Release Date | 10/9/2014 |
| Developer | MicroProse Software, Inc |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 327400 |
9. Dominions 5 - Warriors of the Faith
In Dominions 5 you take control of a powerful being that rules a nation and aspires to godhood. The type of Pretender Gods can vary from magically powerful arch mages to huge titans or large monuments. Dominions is a deep 4x turn based strategy game with a very large variety of spells and units.
Dominions 5 - Warriors of the Faith has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS 4X games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,141 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,016 positive reviews and 125 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Dominions 5 - Warriors of the Faith on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 11/27/2017 |
| Developer | Illwinter Game Design |
| Publisher | Illwinter Game Design |
| Steam App Id | 722060 |
10. Crusader Kings III
Love, fight, scheme, and claim greatness. Determine your noble house’s legacy in the sprawling grand strategy of Crusader Kings III. Death is only the beginning as you guide your dynasty’s bloodline in the rich and larger-than-life simulation of the Middle Ages.
Crusader Kings III has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS 4X games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 124,640 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 113,332 positive reviews and 11,308 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $49.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Crusader Kings III on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $49.99 |
| Release Date | 9/1/2020 |
| Franchise | Paradox Interactive - Official |
| Developer | Paradox Development Studio |
| Publisher | Paradox Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 1158310 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 14,805 | 9/23/2010 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,772 | 11/15/2006 | 94 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 64 | 8/16/2018 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,581 | 7/24/2007 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 0 | 6/7/2024 | 92 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 92 | 2/25/2016 | 91 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 158 | 8/4/2020 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 149 | 10/9/2014 | 90 | $1.39 | Steam Charts | |
| 17 | 11/27/2017 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 17,570 | 9/1/2020 | 90 | $49.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 26). Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 11). Airships: Conquer the Skies on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 10). Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 15). Empires of the Undergrowth on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Master of Orion 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 11). The Battle of Polytopia on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 6). Sid Meier's Colonization (Classic) on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 6). Dominions 5 - Warriors of the Faith on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 12). Crusader Kings III on Steam. Steam Store.