Best Outbreak Sim Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 183 Outbreak Sim 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. Outbreak Sim game rankings were last updated on 4/30/2024.
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1. Plague Inc: Evolved
Plague Inc: Evolved is a unique mix of high strategy and terrifyingly realistic simulation. Your pathogen has just infected 'Patient Zero' - now you must bring about the end of human history by evolving a deadly, global Plague whilst adapting against everything humanity can do to defend itself.
Plague Inc: Evolved holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Outbreak Sim game on Steam" with a Player Score of 93. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 51,187 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 48,369 positive reviews and 2,818 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 2/18/2016 |
| Franchise | Ndemic Creations |
| Developer | Ndemic Creations |
| Publisher | Ndemic Creations |
| Steam App Id | 246620 |
2. The Fabulous Fear Machine
The Fabulous Fear Machine is a narrative-driven strategy game with a pulp horror style. As the Machine's new Master, you must sow fear and expand your influence by creating Legends, harvesting resources, manipulating events, and spying on your enemies.
The Fabulous Fear Machine has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Outbreak Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 328 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 303 positive reviews and 25 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.05 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play The Fabulous Fear Machine on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $12.05 |
| Release Date | 10/4/2023 |
| Developer | Fictiorama Studios |
| Publisher | AMC Games |
| Steam App Id | 1540350 |
3. Rebuild 3: Gangs of Deadsville
Rebuild a ruined city in this post-apocalyptic mix of strategy and simulation. Manage survivors, scavenge for food and supplies, deal with rival gangs, illness, interpersonal strife and zombie attacks.
Rebuild 3: Gangs of Deadsville has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Outbreak Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,855 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,596 positive reviews and 259 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 5/29/2015 |
| Franchise | Northway Games |
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| Publisher | Northway Games |
| Steam App Id | 257170 |
4. Life on the Edge
Life on the Edge is an educational tower defense game. You play as a cell struggling to survive waves of bacteria and the COVID-19 virus. Protect your cell and build an understanding of cell biology at the same time!
Life on the Edge has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Outbreak Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 81 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74 positive reviews and 7 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
5. Cat Colony Crisis
You are tasked with helping a colony ship full of space-faring cats deal with a mysterious disease outbreak! Will you act fast and stop the spread of this disease or will it spread unchecked and ravage your Cat Colony.
Cat Colony Crisis has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Outbreak Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 50 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 46 positive reviews and 4 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
| Release Date | 2/9/2021 |
| Developer | Devil's Cider Games |
| Publisher | Devil's Cider Games |
| Steam App Id | 1516760 |
6. Infectonator 3: Apocalypse
A campy, crazy pixelart zombie apocalypse arcade sim where you're the bad guy. Drop your virus and spread it across the globe while you unlock a whole horde of bizarre undead to do your bidding.
Infectonator 3: Apocalypse has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Outbreak Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 970 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 800 positive reviews and 170 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 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 Infectonator 3: Apocalypse on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $12.99 |
| Release Date | 5/10/2018 |
| Developer | Toge Productions |
| Publisher | Armor Games Studios |
| Steam App Id | 666570 |
7. Broken Lines
Broken Lines is a story-driven tactical RPG set in an alternate-history version of WWII. Lead a squad of soldiers and face the horrors of war. In the included expansion, 'The Dead and the Drunk', guide your troops through fights against both the living and the undead.
Broken Lines has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Outbreak Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 649 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 512 positive reviews and 137 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 2/25/2020 |
| Franchise | SuperGG.com |
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| Steam App Id | 926580 |
8. Mad Tower Tycoon
Design your own skyscraper with more than 100 Floors. Rent offices, apartments or shops and build a financially lucrative skyscraper. Build cinemas, bars or a theater to satisfy your visitors and create an effective transport system with elevators and stairs.
Mad Tower Tycoon has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Outbreak Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 415 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 324 positive reviews and 91 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Mad Tower Tycoon on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
9. Clou - Roll & Heist
Become one of the greatest thieves of all time in this digital roll & write game. Use your dice cleverly, plan your moves smartly and get the most loot.
Clou - Roll & Heist has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Outbreak Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "7 user reviews" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 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 | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 11/24/2021 |
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| Steam App Id | 1809170 |
10. Zombie Simulator
A Huge Wave of Zombies Are Coming! Control hundreds of swarming zombies to conquer the entire city!
Zombie Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Outbreak Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 122 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 98 positive reviews and 24 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.99 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 | $0.99 |
| Release Date | 2/24/2021 |
| Developer | ZHANG FAN |
| Publisher | SHEN JIAWEI |
| Steam App Id | 1362310 |
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 | 318 | 2/18/2016 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 10/4/2023 | 85 | $12.05 | Steam Charts | |
 | 55 | 5/29/2015 | 82 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/17/2022 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/9/2021 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 5/10/2018 | 78 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 2/25/2020 | 75 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 1/14/2020 | 74 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/24/2021 | 73 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/24/2021 | 73 | $0.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 30). Plague Inc: Evolved on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 11). The Fabulous Fear Machine on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 14). Rebuild 3: Gangs of Deadsville on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 8). Life on the Edge on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 16). Cat Colony Crisis on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 22). Infectonator 3: Apocalypse on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 23). Broken Lines on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 24). Mad Tower Tycoon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 20). Clou - Roll & Heist on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 13). Zombie Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.