Best Grand Strategy Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 1,357 Grand Strategy 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. Grand Strategy game rankings were last updated on 4/3/2025.
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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 Grand Strategy game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 203,707 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 195,206 positive reviews and 8,501 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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| 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 Grand Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 33,133 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,717 positive reviews and 1,416 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. Songs of Syx
Songs of Syx is a fantasy city-builder where you start off as an insignificant colony and build, scheme, and fight your way towards a metropolis and empire. The mechanics are complex and true to life, where small events can spiral into the collapse of kingdoms. Try the unlimited demo first!
Songs of Syx has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Grand Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,738 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,522 positive reviews and 216 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 |
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 Grand Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,556 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,390 positive reviews and 166 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. 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 #5 spot for the best Mac OS Grand Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,845 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,608 positive reviews and 237 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 Airships: Conquer the Skies on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 8/16/2018 |
| Franchise | David Stark |
| Developer | David Stark |
| Publisher | David Stark |
| Steam App Id | 342560 |
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 Grand Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,082 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,249 positive reviews and 833 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 |
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| Steam App Id | 463530 |
7. Total War: WARHAMMER II
Strategy gaming perfected. A breath-taking campaign of exploration, expansion and conquest across a fantasy world. Turn-based civilisation management and real-time epic strategy battles with thousands of troops and monsters at your command.
Total War: WARHAMMER II has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Grand Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 120,244 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 111,970 positive reviews and 8,274 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $59.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Total War: WARHAMMER II on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $59.99 |
| Release Date | 9/28/2017 |
| Franchise | Total War Official |
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| Steam App Id | 594570 |
8. Dune: Imperium
The award-winning board game of strategy and intrigue in the iconic universe of Dune. The Spice must flow.
Dune: Imperium has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Grand Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,135 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,975 positive reviews and 160 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $22.99 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 | $22.99 |
| Release Date | 3/13/2024 |
| Franchise | DireWolfDigital |
| Developer | Dire Wolf |
| Publisher | Dire Wolf |
| Steam App Id | 1689500 |
9. Total War: SHOGUN 2
Total War: SHOGUN 2 is the perfect mix of real-time and turn-based strategy gaming for newcomers and veterans alike.
Total War: SHOGUN 2 has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Grand Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 63,338 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 58,074 positive reviews and 5,264 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 not possible to play or run Total War: SHOGUN 2 on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 3/15/2011 |
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| Steam App Id | 34330 |
10. Hearts of Iron IV
Victory is at your fingertips! Your ability to lead your nation is your supreme weapon, the strategy game Hearts of Iron IV lets you take command of any nation in World War II; the most engaging conflict in world history.
Hearts of Iron IV has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Grand Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 324,375 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 295,153 positive reviews and 29,222 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Hearts of Iron IV on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 6/6/2016 |
| Franchise | Paradox Interactive - Official |
| Developer | Paradox Development Studio |
| Publisher | Paradox Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 394360 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 10 best Grand Strategy games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 18,111 | 9/23/2010 | 95 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,987 | 11/15/2006 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 314 | 9/21/2020 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,081 | 7/24/2007 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 306 | 8/16/2018 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 506 | 6/7/2024 | 92 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,345 | 9/28/2017 | 92 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 347 | 3/13/2024 | 91 | $22.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,075 | 3/15/2011 | 90 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 51,377 | 6/6/2016 | 90 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 3). Songs of Syx on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 7). Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 29). Airships: Conquer the Skies on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 30). Empires of the Undergrowth on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 27). Total War: WARHAMMER II on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 2). Dune: Imperium on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 27). Total War: SHOGUN 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 3). Hearts of Iron IV on Steam. Steam Store.