Best Military Games on Steam (for Mac OS)

Steam currently has 2,987 Military 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. Military game rankings were last updated on 1/9/2025.

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1. Mount & Blade: Warband

In a land torn asunder by incessant warfare, it is time to assemble your own band of hardened warriors and enter the fray. Lead your men into battle, expand your realm, and claim the ultimate prize: the throne of Calradia!

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Mount & Blade: Warband holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Military game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 164,621 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 160,889 positive reviews and 3,732 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 Mount & Blade: Warband on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $19.99
Release Date 3/31/2010
Developer TaleWorlds Entertainment
Publisher TaleWorlds Entertainment
Steam App Id 48700

2. Counter-Strike

Play the world's number 1 online action game. Engage in an incredibly realistic brand of terrorist warfare in this wildly popular team-based game. Ally with teammates to complete strategic missions. Take out enemy sites. Rescue hostages. Your role affects your team's success. Your team's success affects your role.

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Counter-Strike has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Military games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 246,321 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 240,013 positive reviews and 6,308 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 Counter-Strike on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $9.99
Release Date 11/1/2000
Developer Valve
Publisher Valve
Steam App Id 10

3. Ravenfield

Fight upon the Ravenfield together with your Blue allies! Take down those pesky Reds using helicopters, tanks, guns, and active ragdoll physics!

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Ravenfield has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Military games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 71,264 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 69,071 positive reviews and 2,193 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 Ravenfield on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $10.79
Release Date 5/18/2017
Developer SteelRaven7
Publisher SteelRaven7
Steam App Id 636480

4. 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.

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Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Military games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 32,413 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,026 positive reviews and 1,387 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).

5. Snake Force

Snake Force is an alternative top-down shooting game inspired by the classic game Snake. In this game, you’ll rescue your bros and fight along side with them. You and your bros will stand in a line, and shoot at the same point. Keep the shape of your squad, because bullets hurt whatever they hit.

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Snake Force has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Military games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,475 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,323 positive reviews and 152 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

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

Release Date 11/19/2021
Developer Team Soda
Publisher Team Soda
Steam App Id 1806040

6. Half-Life: Opposing Force

Return to the Black Mesa Research Facility as one of the military specialists assigned to eliminate Gordon Freeman. Experience an entirely new episode of single player action. Meet fierce alien opponents, and experiment with new weaponry. Named 'Game of the Year' by the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences.

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Half-Life: Opposing Force has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Military games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,570 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,411 positive reviews and 1,159 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 Half-Life: Opposing Force on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $4.99
Release Date 11/1/1999
Franchise Half-Life
Developer Gearbox Software
Publisher Valve
Steam App Id 50

7. 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 #7 spot for the best Mac OS Military games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,698 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,471 positive reviews and 227 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

8. 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.

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Empires of the Undergrowth has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Military games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,138 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,357 positive reviews and 781 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

9. Spec Ops: The Line

A Third-Person modern military Shooter designed to challenge players' morality by putting them in the middle of unspeakable situations.

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Spec Ops: The Line has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Military games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 54,425 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 50,798 positive reviews and 3,627 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $0.00 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 Spec Ops: The Line on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 6/29/2012
Developer YAGER
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Steam App Id 50300

10. Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 2 (2009)

The most-anticipated game of the year and the sequel to the best-selling first-person action game of all time, Modern Warfare 2 continues the gripping and heart-racing action as players face off against a new threat dedicated to bringing the world to the brink of collapse.

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Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 2 (2009) has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Military games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 57,341 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 53,397 positive reviews and 3,944 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 2 (2009) on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $19.99
Release Date 11/11/2009
Developer Infinity Ward
Publisher Activision
Steam App Id 10180

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Mount & Blade: Warband steam charts
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3/31/2010
96
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96
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5/18/2017
95
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11/19/2021
94
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130
11/1/1999
93
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8/16/2018
93
$24.99
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6/7/2024
92
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92
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 9). Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 22). Snake Force on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). Half-Life: Opposing Force on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 13). Airships: Conquer the Skies on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 4). Empires of the Undergrowth on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 12). Spec Ops: The Line on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 2). Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 2 (2009) on Steam. Steam Store.

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