Best Naval Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 528 Naval 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. Naval game rankings were last updated on 5/14/2025.
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1. Return of the Obra Dinn
Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.
Return of the Obra Dinn holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Naval game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29,661 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,722 positive reviews and 939 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 10/18/2018 |
| Developer | Lucas Pope |
| Publisher | 3909 |
| Steam App Id | 653530 |
2. Barotrauma
Barotrauma is a 2D co-op submarine simulator – in space, with survival horror and RPG elements. Steer your submarine, complete missions, fight monsters, fix leaks, operate machinery, man the guns and craft items, and stay alert: danger in Barotrauma doesn’t announce itself!
Barotrauma has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Naval games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 77,340 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 72,609 positive reviews and 4,731 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $34.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Barotrauma on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $34.99 |
| Release Date | 3/13/2023 |
| Franchise | Daedalic Entertainment |
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| Publisher | Daedalic Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 602960 |
3. Spilled!
Clean up ocean waste in this short & relaxing game! Recycle, earn coins and upgrade your boat. Explore new areas. Clean bigger spills and different kinds of waste!
Spilled! has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Naval games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,232 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,061 positive reviews and 171 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Spilled! on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
4. Shipped
Challenge your friends in a naval battle of steering, pushing and shooting. Keep your ship on-screen and avoid crashing with land to survive. Up to 8 players.
Shipped has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Naval games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 618 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 598 positive reviews and 20 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 3/28/2019 |
| Franchise | Majorariatto |
| Developer | Majorariatto |
| Publisher | Majorariatto |
| Steam App Id | 1037190 |
5. Total War: NAPOLEON – Definitive Edition
Complete your Total War collection with this Definitive Edition of Total War: NAPOLEON, which includes all DLC and feature updates since the game’s release
Total War: NAPOLEON – Definitive Edition has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Naval games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,670 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,462 positive reviews and 2,208 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 Total War: NAPOLEON – Definitive Edition on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 2/25/2010 |
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| Steam App Id | 34030 |
6. Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition
Command the seas, control the land, forge a new nation, and conquer the globe.
Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Naval games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 35,929 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 32,623 positive reviews and 3,306 negative reviews — making it "Very 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: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 3/4/2009 |
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| Steam App Id | 10500 |
7. Transport Fever 2
The classic transport simulation genre has a new gold standard with Transport Fever 2. Discover a whole new world by navigating transport routes through land, water and air. May progress and prosperity find their way!
Transport Fever 2 has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Naval games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 28,412 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,711 positive reviews and 2,701 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 12/11/2019 |
| Franchise | Good Shepherd Entertainment |
| Developer | Urban Games |
| Publisher | Good Shepherd Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 1066780 |
8. Stormworks: Build and Rescue
Join a world where you design, create and pilot your own air sea rescue service. Release your inner hero as you battle fierce storms out at sea to rescue those in need.
Stormworks: Build and Rescue has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Naval games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 54,033 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 48,664 positive reviews and 5,369 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Stormworks: Build and Rescue on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
9. The Caribbean Sail
Name your crew, purchase supplies, sail the world, harpoon fish, plunder your enemies, die horribly, unlock a new Captain and do it all over again!
The Caribbean Sail has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Naval games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 505 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 476 positive reviews and 29 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.49 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 | $4.49 |
| Release Date | 9/19/2017 |
| Franchise | Victorian Clambake |
| Developer | Victorian Clambake |
| Publisher | Victorian Clambake |
| Steam App Id | 657690 |
10. From The Depths
Over 1000 unique components allow you to build and command voxel vehicles from the deep ocean to outer space! Forge strategies, allegiances and fleets strong enough to destroy eight deadly factions of the planet and reign supreme. A genre-defying mashup of simulation, building, RTS and RPG.
From The Depths has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Naval games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,069 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,758 positive reviews and 1,311 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 From The Depths on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 11/6/2020 |
| Developer | Brilliant Skies Ltd. |
| Publisher | Brilliant Skies Ltd |
| Steam App Id | 268650 |
More Naval Mac Games on Steam
Explore even more rankings for the 10 best Naval games available on Steam.
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| 85 | 10/18/2018 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,288 | 3/13/2023 | 92 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 3/26/2025 | 91 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 3/28/2019 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,362 | 2/25/2010 | 89 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,894 | 3/4/2009 | 89 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,113 | 12/11/2019 | 89 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,405 | 9/17/2020 | 89 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/19/2017 | 87 | $4.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 307 | 11/6/2020 | 87 | $24.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 13). Barotrauma on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 14). Spilled! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 14). Shipped on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 13). Total War: NAPOLEON – Definitive Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 13). Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 14). Transport Fever 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 8). Stormworks: Build and Rescue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 28). The Caribbean Sail on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 13). From The Depths on Steam. Steam Store.