Best Naval Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 486 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 3/23/2025.
Looking for more? Explore other lists such as:
- Best naval games on Steam
- Best naval Steam Deck games
- Best naval Linux games on Steam
- Free naval games on Steam
- Free Steam games
- Most played Steam games
- Best rated Steam games
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 28,519 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,614 positive reviews and 905 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 72,432 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 68,004 positive reviews and 4,428 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $17.49 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 | $17.49 |
| Release Date | 3/13/2023 |
| Franchise | Daedalic Entertainment |
| Developers | |
| 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 1,872 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,794 positive reviews and 78 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 615 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 595 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 25,108 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,930 positive reviews and 2,178 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 |
| Developers | |
| Publishers | |
| 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 35,153 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,904 positive reviews and 3,249 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 |
| Developers | |
| Publishers | |
| 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 88, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Naval games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,007 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,398 positive reviews and 2,609 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 88, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Naval games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 52,286 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 47,033 positive reviews and 5,253 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 498 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 468 positive reviews and 30 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.74 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 | $3.74 |
| Release Date | 9/19/2017 |
| Franchise | Victorian Clambake |
| Developer | Victorian Clambake |
| Publisher | Victorian Clambake |
| Steam App Id | 657690 |
10. Wargame: Red Dragon
The new reference in RTS at its best! The Wargame series returns to duty, larger, richer and more spectacular than ever before. In Wargame Red Dragon, you are engaged in a large-scale conflict where Western forces clash against the Communist bloc.
Wargame: Red Dragon 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 19,079 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,968 positive reviews and 2,111 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 possible to play Wargame: Red Dragon on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 4/17/2014 |
| Franchise | Eugen Systems |
| Developer | Eugen Systems |
| Publisher | Eugen Systems |
| Steam App Id | 251060 |
More Naval Mac Games on Steam
Explore even more rankings for the 10 best Naval games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 134 | 10/18/2018 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,001 | 3/13/2023 | 92 | $17.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 23 | 3/26/2025 | 91 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 3/28/2019 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 697 | 2/25/2010 | 89 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,420 | 3/4/2009 | 89 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,309 | 12/11/2019 | 88 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,051 | 9/17/2020 | 88 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/19/2017 | 87 | $3.74 | Steam Charts | |
| 326 | 4/17/2014 | 87 | $29.99 | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
Steambase has best-in-class data powered directly by Steam, our data partners, and in-house experts. Reviews and rankings are enriched, analyzed, and updated in real-time to ensure we surface the most up-to-date insights. Learn more about the Steambase approach to data collection and our review methodology.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 23). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 23). Return of the Obra Dinn on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 12). Barotrauma on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 12). Spilled! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 3). Shipped on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 13). Total War: NAPOLEON – Definitive Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 13). Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 14). Transport Fever 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 14). Stormworks: Build and Rescue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 14). The Caribbean Sail on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). Wargame: Red Dragon on Steam. Steam Store.