Best Outbreak Sim Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 275 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 10/6/2025.
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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 57,390 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 54,176 positive reviews and 3,214 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. 60 Seconds! Reatomized
The post-apocalyptic dark comedy is back - remastered and even more radioactive than before! Scavenge supplies, rescue your family, and stay alive in your fallout shelter. Make difficult decisions, hunt mutant roaches... and maybe survive. Or not.
60 Seconds! Reatomized has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Outbreak Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,841 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,843 positive reviews and 998 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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 | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 7/25/2019 |
| Franchise | Robot Gentleman |
| Developer | Robot Gentleman |
| Publisher | Robot Gentleman |
| Steam App Id | 1012880 |
3. 60 Parsecs!
60 Parsecs! is an Atomic Space Age adventure of scavenge and survival. Keep your crew alive and ready for action. Make difficult choices, face soup shortages and other horrors of outer space. And maybe reach your destination. Or not.
60 Parsecs! has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Outbreak Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,852 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,416 positive reviews and 436 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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 | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 9/18/2018 |
| Franchise | Robot Gentleman |
| Developer | Robot Gentleman |
| Publisher | Robot Gentleman |
| Steam App Id | 646270 |
4. 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 84, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Outbreak Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 538 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 484 positive reviews and 54 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $17.99 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 | $17.99 |
| Release Date | 10/4/2023 |
| Developer | Fictiorama Studios |
| Publisher | AMC Games |
| Steam App Id | 1540350 |
5. 60 Seconds!
60 Seconds! is a dark comedy atomic adventure of scavenge and survival. Collect supplies and rescue your family before the nuke hits. Stay alive in your fallout shelter. Make difficult decisions, ration food and hunt mutant cockroaches. And maybe survive. Or not.
60 Seconds! has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Outbreak Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,564 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,798 positive reviews and 1,766 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $8.99 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 60 Seconds! on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $8.99 |
| Release Date | 5/25/2015 |
| Franchise | Robot Gentleman |
| Developer | Robot Gentleman |
| Publisher | Robot Gentleman |
| Steam App Id | 368360 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Mac OS Outbreak Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,989 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,713 positive reviews and 276 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 5/29/2015 |
| Franchise | Northway Games |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Northway Games |
| Steam App Id | 257170 |
7. Veloria: The Knot of Candles
Velaria wakes from a nightmare to find an abandoned orphanage. As childhood fears resurface, she must piece together lost memories and uncover a dark past. Explore, solve puzzles, and survive in this twisted place to find her true ending.
Veloria: The Knot of Candles has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Outbreak Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 112 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 101 positive reviews and 11 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $16.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Veloria: The Knot of Candles on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $16.99 |
| Release Date | 4/30/2025 |
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| Steam App Id | 2859860 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Mac OS Outbreak Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 93 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 84 positive reviews and 9 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.
9. GraveyardGambit
GraveyardGambit is an exciting 3D first-person game where you loot graves as a grave robber, evade guards, and buy upgrades. Experience a dark atmosphere, random events, and various weather scenarios.
GraveyardGambit has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Outbreak Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 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.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 8/9/2024 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | MaltesMagic Studio |
| Steam App Id | 3102130 |
10. AUTARKIS
Build colonies and portals. Protect your settlers from catastrophes. Find the lost components. Mine resources. Escape with a rocket. Save us all!
AUTARKIS has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Outbreak Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.24 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 | $4.24 |
| Release Date | 9/1/2025 |
| Franchise | Metaroot |
| Developer | rockingprojects |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2378160 |
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| 243 | 2/18/2016 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 98 | 7/25/2019 | 92 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 15 | 9/18/2018 | 85 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/4/2023 | 84 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 5/25/2015 | 83 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 23 | 5/29/2015 | 82 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 4/30/2025 | 80 | $16.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 6/17/2022 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/9/2024 | 80 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/1/2025 | 80 | $4.24 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 16). 60 Seconds! Reatomized on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 14). 60 Parsecs! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 13). The Fabulous Fear Machine on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 11). 60 Seconds! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 7). Rebuild 3: Gangs of Deadsville on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 19). Veloria: The Knot of Candles on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 19). Life on the Edge on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 29). GraveyardGambit on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 15). AUTARKIS on Steam. Steam Store.