Best Asynchronous Multiplayer Games on Steam (for Mac OS)

Steam currently has 520 Asynchronous Multiplayer 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. Asynchronous Multiplayer game rankings were last updated on 10/30/2024.

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1. Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to)

A game about writing nice letters to real people. Write and receive encouraging letters in a cozy room. Trade stickers and listen to chill music. We're all in this together. Sometimes all you need are a few kind words.

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Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Asynchronous Multiplayer game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,832 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,671 positive reviews and 161 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 Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $4.99
Release Date 9/12/2019
Developer Popcannibal
Publisher Popcannibal
Steam App Id 1070710

2. The Past Within

The Past Within is the new co-op experience from Rusty Lake! Play together with someone you deem trustworthy: one in The Past, the other in The Future. Observe and communicate what you see around you. Solve the puzzles and uncover Albert Vanderboom’s plan.

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The Past Within has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Asynchronous Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,259 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,499 positive reviews and 760 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $5.99 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 $5.99
Release Date 11/2/2022
Franchise Rusty Lake
Developer Rusty Lake
Publisher Rusty Lake
Steam App Id 1515210

3. Turmoil

Drill for oil like it's 1899! Turmoil offers players a visually charming, tongue-in-cheek take on the simulation genre inspired by the 19th century oil rush in North America.

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Turmoil has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Asynchronous Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,110 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,119 positive reviews and 991 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $12.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Turmoil on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $12.99
Release Date 6/2/2016
Franchise Gamious
Developer Gamious
Publisher Gamious
Steam App Id 361280

4. 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.

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Dominions 5 - Warriors of the Faith has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Asynchronous Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,125 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,008 positive reviews and 117 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $39.99 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 $39.99
Release Date 11/27/2017
Developer Illwinter Game Design
Publisher Illwinter Game Design
Steam App Id 722060

5. D&D Lords of Waterdeep

Lords of Waterdeep is an award winning strategy board game, set in the Dungeons & Dragons world of Waterdeep. Play as one of the masked Lords of the City of Splendor. Intrigue abounds as you recruit adventurers, via your agents, to quest on your behalf and spread your influence.

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D&D Lords of Waterdeep has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Asynchronous Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,510 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,417 positive reviews and 93 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $9.99
Release Date 9/1/2017
Developer Playdek, Inc.
Publisher Playdek, Inc.
Steam App Id 644390

6. Super Auto Pets

Build the strongest team of pets and tussle with your friends!

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Super Auto Pets has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Asynchronous Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 32,852 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,752 positive reviews and 3,100 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Super Auto Pets on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 9/24/2021
Developer Team Wood Games
Publisher Team Wood Games
Steam App Id 1714040

7. Sewer Rave

Exactly what it says on the tin. Sewer Rave is a game about exploring a rat infested Rave in a Sewer. There are creatures to talk to, items to collect, fights to get into, and jams to listen to. Explore, discover secrets, and writhe.

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Sewer Rave has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Asynchronous Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 200 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 196 positive reviews and 4 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is completely free 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.

Release Date 12/10/2021
Developer Autumn Rain
Publisher Autumn Rain
Steam App Id 1826860

8. The Conquest of Go

Learn and play Go, the classic board game that has been played for thousands of years, and compete in the race to conquer the most land in the in-game world, or compete online against opponents around the real world.

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The Conquest of Go has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Asynchronous Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 461 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 433 positive reviews and 28 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $14.99
Release Date 12/7/2020
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Steam App Id 1264970

9. Through the Ages

Legendary board game classic from award winning designer Vlaada Chvátil

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Through the Ages has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Asynchronous Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,115 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,921 positive reviews and 194 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $15.99 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 Through the Ages on the Steam Deck.

Steam Price $15.99
Release Date 3/26/2018
Franchise CGE Digital
Developer CGE Digital
Publisher CGE Digital
Steam App Id 758370

10. Root

Might makes right in the wild wood! The award-winning board game of asymmetrical woodland warfare comes to cross-platform digital play! Combine subtle strategy and bold daring to guide your forest faction to victory!

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Root has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Asynchronous Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,811 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,417 positive reviews and 394 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $14.99
Release Date 9/24/2020
Franchise DireWolfDigital
Developer Dire Wolf
Publisher Dire Wolf
Steam App Id 965580

More Asynchronous Multiplayer Mac Games on Steam

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Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) steam charts
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9/12/2019
95
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The Past Within steam charts
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11/2/2022
92
$5.99
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Turmoil steam charts
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6/2/2016
91
$12.99
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Dominions 5 - Warriors of the Faith steam charts
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11/27/2017
90
$39.99
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D&D Lords of Waterdeep steam charts
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9/1/2017
89
$9.99
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Super Auto Pets steam charts
641
9/24/2021
89
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Sewer Rave steam charts
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12/10/2021
88
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The Conquest of Go steam charts
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12/7/2020
87
$14.99
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Through the Ages steam charts
107
3/26/2018
87
$15.99
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Root steam charts
60
9/24/2020
86
$14.99
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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 5). The Past Within on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 12). Turmoil on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Dominions 5 - Warriors of the Faith on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 7). D&D Lords of Waterdeep on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 18). Super Auto Pets on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 8). Sewer Rave on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 7). The Conquest of Go on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 20). Through the Ages on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Root on Steam. Steam Store.

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