Best Alternate History Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 1,598 Alternate History 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. Alternate History game rankings were last updated on 2/6/2025.
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1. Vampires' Melody
3 centuries have passed after sleeping for one night!? On a rainy night filled with thunderstorms, a young chef Raylan encountered a mysterious girl who resembled Sleeping Beauty in a huge tree hole, but everything suddenly went black before he could find out what happened...
Vampires' Melody holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Alternate History game on Steam" with a Player Score of 94. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,286 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,157 positive reviews and 129 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Vampires' Melody on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $3.99 |
| Release Date | 10/2/2020 |
| Franchise | SakuraGame |
| Developer | AsicxArt |
| Publisher | SakuraGame |
| Steam App Id | 1377360 |
2. Hypnospace Outlaw
Greetings Enforcer, and thank you for enlisting in the Hypnospace Patrol Department! As the world falls into its slumber, Hypnospace becomes a bustling global village. These virtual streets aren't going to police themselves!
Hypnospace Outlaw has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Alternate History games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,646 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,511 positive reviews and 135 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Hypnospace Outlaw on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 3/12/2019 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | No More Robots |
| Steam App Id | 844590 |
3. Day of the Tentacle Remastered
Originally released by LucasArts in 1993 as a sequel to Ron Gilbert’s ground breaking Maniac Mansion, Day of the Tentacle is back in a remastered edition that features all new hand-drawn, high resolution artwork, with remastered audio, music and sound effects.
Day of the Tentacle Remastered has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Alternate History games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,355 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,224 positive reviews and 131 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 3/21/2016 |
| Franchise | Double Fine Productions |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Double Fine Productions |
| Steam App Id | 388210 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Mac OS Alternate History games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,759 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,528 positive reviews and 231 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 |
5. BioShock Infinite
Indebted to the wrong people, with his life on the line, veteran of the U.S. Cavalry and now hired gun, Booker DeWitt has only one opportunity to wipe his slate clean. He must rescue Elizabeth, a mysterious girl imprisoned since childhood and locked up in the flying city of Columbia.
BioShock Infinite has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Alternate History games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 139,237 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 130,647 positive reviews and 8,590 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. At the moment, it is possible to play BioShock Infinite on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $7.49 |
| Release Date | 3/25/2013 |
| Franchise | BioShock Franchise |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | 2K |
| Steam App Id | 8870 |
6. Strange Horticulture
Strange Horticulture is an occult puzzle game in which you play as the proprietor of a local plant store. Find and identify new plants, pet your cat, speak to a coven, or join a cult. Use your collection of powerful plants to influence the story and unravel Undermere’s dark mysteries.
Strange Horticulture has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Alternate History games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,373 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,732 positive reviews and 641 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.79 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $4.79 |
| Release Date | 1/21/2022 |
| Franchise | Bad Viking |
| Developer | Bad Viking |
| Publisher | Iceberg Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 1574580 |
7. Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator
Ages of Conflict is a versatile Map Simulation game where you spawn and observe custom AI nations battle it out across an infinite number of worlds. Command nations to nudge the world events into your liking.
Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Alternate History games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,190 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,019 positive reviews and 171 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $6.99 |
| Release Date | 2/17/2023 |
| Developer | JoySpark Games |
| Publisher | JoySpark Games |
| Steam App Id | 2186320 |
8. The Roottrees are Dead
A genealogical mystery straight out of 1998. Scour the early Internet for clues, uncover hidden connections, and piece together the family tree behind the secretive Roottree Corporation.
The Roottrees are Dead has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Alternate History games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,182 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,156 positive reviews and 26 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 1/15/2025 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Evil Trout |
| Steam App Id | 2754380 |
9. Suzerain
Assume the role of President Anton Rayne and guide the nation of Sordland. Amidst brewing international conflicts, need for reform, deep-seated corruption, and economic recession, you must make the decisions in this political drama. How will you lead?
Suzerain has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Alternate History games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,628 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,062 positive reviews and 566 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 12/4/2020 |
| Franchise | Suzerain Universe |
| Developer | Torpor Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1207650 |
10. 风信楼
昏君误国，怨声载道，无数野心家暗起反心。在京城一家青楼的掩饰下，你培养手下、积攒钱财、收集情报、建立人脉，等待兵变夺权的最好时机……《风信楼》是一部拥有海量选项和丰富剧情的高自由度养成游戏——百种不同结局，尽在你的选择之中。
风信楼 has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Alternate History games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,564 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,359 positive reviews and 205 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $10.79 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play 风信楼 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $10.79 |
| Release Date | 10/13/2021 |
| Developer | Pingfang Games |
| Publisher | Pingfang Games |
| Steam App Id | 1126310 |
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| 3 | 10/2/2020 | 94 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 3/12/2019 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 3/21/2016 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 69 | 8/16/2018 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 289 | 3/25/2013 | 93 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 193 | 1/21/2022 | 92 | $4.79 | Steam Charts | |
| 193 | 2/17/2023 | 92 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 198 | 1/15/2025 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 179 | 12/4/2020 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 10/13/2021 | 90 | $10.79 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 15). Hypnospace Outlaw on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). Day of the Tentacle Remastered on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 17). Airships: Conquer the Skies on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). BioShock Infinite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). Strange Horticulture on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 17). Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 18). The Roottrees are Dead on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 18). Suzerain on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 30). 风信楼 on Steam. Steam Store.