Best Alternate History Games on Steam (for Mac OS)

Steam currently has 1,272 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 5/10/2024.

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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...

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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 4,593 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,496 positive reviews and 97 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $0.79 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 $0.79
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!

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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 4,187 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,068 positive reviews and 119 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.

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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 4,168 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,037 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 3/22/2016
Franchise Double Fine Productions
Developers
Publisher Double Fine Productions
Steam App Id 388210

4. 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.

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BioShock Infinite 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 136,330 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 127,937 positive reviews and 8,393 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 BioShock Infinite on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $29.99
Release Date 3/26/2013
Franchise BioShock Franchise
Developers
Publisher 2K
Steam App Id 8870

5. Airships: Conquer the Skies

Construct mighty steampunk airships and fly them into battle, waging war and conquering the skies!

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Airships: Conquer the Skies 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 5,438 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,218 positive reviews and 220 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
Developer David Stark
Publisher David Stark
Steam App Id 342560

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.

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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 10,191 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,703 positive reviews and 488 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $15.99 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 $15.99
Release Date 1/21/2022
Franchise Iceberg
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 or random AI nations battle it out across an infinite number of worlds. Command nations to nudge the world events into your liking.

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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 2,422 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,332 positive reviews and 90 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. 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?

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Suzerain has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Alternate History games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,005 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,542 positive reviews and 463 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

9. 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。

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风信楼 has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Alternate History games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,474 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,269 positive reviews and 205 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $11.99 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 $11.99
Release Date 10/14/2021
Developer Pingfang Games
Publisher Pingfang Games
Steam App Id 1126310

10. The Silent Age

Experience a post-apocalyptic world like never before in The Silent Age, a thrilling point-and-click adventure game. Use time travel to unravel the mystery behind humanity's disappearance and save the world from extinction. Start your journey now!

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The Silent Age 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 6,952 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,484 positive reviews and 468 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 possible to play The Silent Age on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $9.99
Release Date 5/29/2015
Developer House On Fire
Publisher Meridian4
Steam App Id 352520

More Alternate History Mac Games on Steam

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Vampires' Melody steam charts
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10/2/2020
94
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3/12/2019
93
$19.99
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3/22/2016
93
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3/26/2013
93
$29.99
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Airships: Conquer the Skies steam charts
91
8/16/2018
93
$24.99
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Strange Horticulture steam charts
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1/21/2022
92
$15.99
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305
2/17/2023
92
$6.99
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Suzerain steam charts
372
12/4/2020
90
$19.99
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10/14/2021
90
$11.99
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5/29/2015
90
$9.99
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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Hypnospace Outlaw on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, May 14). Day of the Tentacle Remastered on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). BioShock Infinite on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). Airships: Conquer the Skies on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). Strange Horticulture on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, May 11). Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). Suzerain on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, May 12). 风信楼 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, April 13). The Silent Age on Steam. Steam Store.

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