Best 4X Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 873 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 5/1/2026.
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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 209,238 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 200,003 positive reviews and 9,235 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.49 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 | $7.49 |
| 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 35,680 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34,122 positive reviews and 1,558 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 Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| 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 6,456 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,194 positive reviews and 262 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 4,948 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,760 positive reviews and 188 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 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 | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 7/24/2007 |
| Franchise | Civilization Franchise |
| Developer | Firaxis Games |
| Publisher | 2K |
| Steam App Id | 8800 |
5. Songs of Syx
Songs of Syx is a fantasy city-builder with vast battles simulating thousands of citizens and soldiers. Start off as a small village and build, scheme, and fight your way towards a mighty empire. The mechanics are deep and true to life, where tiny events can spiral into the collapse of kingdoms.
Songs of Syx 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 8,050 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,661 positive reviews and 389 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 Songs of Syx on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 9/21/2020 |
| Developer | Gamatron AB |
| Publisher | Gamatron AB |
| Steam App Id | 1162750 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Mac OS 4X games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,653 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,677 positive reviews and 976 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 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 | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 6/7/2024 |
| Franchise | Hooded Horse |
| Developer | Slug Disco |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 463530 |
7. 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 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS 4X games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,702 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,642 positive reviews and 60 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 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Mac OS 4X games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,791 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,440 positive reviews and 351 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.49 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 | $7.49 |
| Release Date | 8/4/2020 |
| Developer | Midjiwan AB |
| Publisher | Midjiwan AB |
| Steam App Id | 874390 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Mac OS 4X games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,114 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,069 positive reviews and 45 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 |
10. Nova Roma
The glory of Rome is at your fingertips in this city-building game where you must appease the gods, enact laws, and develop complex supply chains to meet the needs of your citizens.
Nova Roma 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 1,660 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,579 positive reviews and 81 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Nova Roma on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 3/26/2026 |
| Franchise | Lion Shield Studios |
| Developer | Lion Shield |
| Publisher | Hooded Horse |
| Steam App Id | 2426530 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 14,482 | 9/23/2010 | 94 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,243 | 11/15/2006 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 75 | 8/16/2018 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,692 | 7/24/2007 | 93 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,031 | 9/21/2020 | 92 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 527 | 6/7/2024 | 92 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 245 | 2/25/2016 | 92 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 200 | 8/4/2020 | 91 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 223 | 10/9/2014 | 90 | $1.39 | Steam Charts | |
| 402 | 3/26/2026 | 90 | $29.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 30). Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 29). Airships: Conquer the Skies on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 30). Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 1). Songs of Syx on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 1). Empires of the Undergrowth on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 2). Master of Orion 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 24). The Battle of Polytopia on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 19). Sid Meier's Colonization (Classic) on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 28). Nova Roma on Steam. Steam Store.