Best Military Games on Steam (for Mac OS)

Steam currently has 2,501 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 5/24/2024.

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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 160,359 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 156,740 positive reviews and 3,619 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 237,091 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 231,061 positive reviews and 6,030 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 67,203 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 65,127 positive reviews and 2,076 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $17.99 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 $17.99
Release Date 5/18/2017
Developer SteelRaven7
Publisher SteelRaven7
Steam App Id 636480

4. Counter-Strike: Source

Counter-Strike: Source blends Counter-Strike's award-winning teamplay action with the advanced technology of Source™ technology.

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Counter-Strike: Source has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Military games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 170,384 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 164,058 positive reviews and 6,326 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: Source on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $9.99
Release Date 11/1/2004
Developer Valve
Publisher Valve
Steam App Id 240

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 5,270 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,132 positive reviews and 138 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. 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 #6 spot for the best Mac OS Military games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30,895 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,572 positive reviews and 1,323 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).

7. 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 #7 spot for the best Mac OS Military games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,153 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,085 positive reviews and 1,068 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

8. 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 #8 spot for the best Mac OS Military games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,452 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,234 positive reviews and 218 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

9. 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 #9 spot for the best Mac OS Military games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,551 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,010 positive reviews and 541 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 12/1/2017
Franchise Hooded Horse
Developer Slug Disco
Publishers
Steam App Id 463530

10. 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 #10 spot for the best Mac OS Military games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 53,443 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 49,862 positive reviews and 3,581 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
Publishers
Steam App Id 50300

More Military Mac Games on Steam

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Mount & Blade: Warband steam charts
4,917
3/31/2010
96
$19.99
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11,467
11/1/2000
96
$9.99
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990
5/18/2017
95
$17.99
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Counter-Strike: Source steam charts
10,285
11/1/2004
95
$9.99
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13
11/19/2021
94
Free
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Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition steam charts
3,042
11/15/2006
94
$24.99
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Half-Life: Opposing Force steam charts
77
11/1/1999
93
$4.99
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Airships: Conquer the Skies steam charts
45
8/16/2018
93
$24.99
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Empires of the Undergrowth steam charts
455
12/1/2017
92
$29.99
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Spec Ops: The Line steam charts
45
6/29/2012
92
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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, May 24). Counter-Strike: Source on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, May 12). Snake Force on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, May 9). Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, May 24). Half-Life: Opposing Force on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, May 28). Airships: Conquer the Skies on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, May 31). Empires of the Undergrowth on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, January 29). Spec Ops: The Line on Steam. Steam Store.

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