Best Political Games on Steam (for Mac OS)

Steam currently has 750 Political 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. Political game rankings were last updated on 5/14/2025.

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1. Papers, Please

Congratulations. The October labor lottery is complete. Your name was pulled. For immediate placement, report to the Ministry of Admission at Grestin Border Checkpoint. An apartment will be provided for you and your family in East Grestin. Expect a Class-8 dwelling.

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Papers, Please holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Political game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 74,087 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 72,069 positive reviews and 2,018 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 8/8/2013
Developer Lucas Pope
Publisher 3909
Steam App Id 239030

2. Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator

Ages of Conflict is a versatile Map Simulation game where you create and observe custom AI nations battle it out across an infinite number of worlds. Paint imaginative maps and scenarios, and command nations to change history into your liking!

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Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Political games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,853 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,660 positive reviews and 193 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $6.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $6.99
Release Date 2/17/2023
Developer JoySpark Games
Publisher JoySpark Games
Steam App Id 2186320

3. Godot Engine

Godot Engine is a feature-packed, cross-platform game engine to create 2D and 3D games from a unified interface. It provides a comprehensive set of common tools, so that you can focus on making games without having to reinvent the wheel.

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Godot Engine has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Political games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,950 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,678 positive reviews and 272 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is completely free 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 Godot Engine on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 2/24/2016
Developer Godot Engine
Publisher Godot Engine
Steam App Id 404790

4. Disco Elysium - The Final Cut

Disco Elysium - The Final Cut is a groundbreaking role playing game. You’re a detective with a unique skill system at your disposal and a whole city to carve your path across. Interrogate unforgettable characters, crack murders or take bribes. Become a hero or an absolute disaster of a human being.

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Disco Elysium - The Final Cut has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Political games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 111,535 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 103,835 positive reviews and 7,700 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $39.99 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 $39.99
Release Date 10/15/2019
Developer ZA/UM
Publisher ZA/UM
Steam App Id 632470

5. 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 #5 spot for the best Mac OS Political games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 54,875 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 51,236 positive reviews and 3,639 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

6. Dune: Imperium

The award-winning board game of strategy and intrigue in the iconic universe of Dune. The Spice must flow.

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Dune: Imperium has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Political games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,197 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,032 positive reviews and 165 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $18.39 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 $18.39
Release Date 3/13/2024
Franchise DireWolfDigital
Developer Dire Wolf
Publisher Dire Wolf
Steam App Id 1689500

7. Suzerain

Assume the role of President Anton Rayne and guide the nation of Sordland. Amidst brewing international conflicts, need for reform, deep-seated corruption, and economic recession, you must make the decisions in this political drama. How will you lead?

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Suzerain has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Political games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,211 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,607 positive reviews and 604 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 12/4/2020
Franchise Suzerain Universe
Developer Torpor Games
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Steam App Id 1207650

8. Crusader Kings III

Love, fight, scheme, and claim greatness. Determine your noble house’s legacy in the sprawling grand strategy of Crusader Kings III. Death is only the beginning as you guide your dynasty’s bloodline in the rich and larger-than-life simulation of the Middle Ages.

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Crusader Kings III has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Political games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 122,748 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 111,737 positive reviews and 11,011 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $49.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Crusader Kings III on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $49.99
Release Date 9/1/2020
Franchise Paradox Interactive - Official
Developer Paradox Development Studio
Publisher Paradox Interactive
Steam App Id 1158310

9. Beholder

You’re a state-installed landlord in a totalitarian country. Place listening devices, steal and sneak into your tenants’ apartments. Use what you uncovered to report anyone capable of plotting against the state. You MUST! But WILL you?

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Beholder has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Political games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,653 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,358 positive reviews and 2,295 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $13.99 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 $13.99
Release Date 11/9/2016
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Steam App Id 475550

10. VOCÊ É UM DEFUNTO MECÂNICO

Baleado até a morte, você é um defunto mecânico se lembrando de como morreu, e das vidas torturadas que agora ficam para trás. Uma aventura em prosa para 20 minutos de pavor existencial no presente pós-singularidade.

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VOCÊ É UM DEFUNTO MECÂNICO has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Political games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 394 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 383 positive reviews and 11 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 1/10/2022
Developer Virgula Leal
Publisher Jogo Joia
Steam App Id 1835440

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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 25). Disco Elysium - The Final Cut on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 12). Spec Ops: The Line on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 29). Dune: Imperium on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 28). Suzerain on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 26). Crusader Kings III on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 24). Beholder on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, March 16). VOCÊ É UM DEFUNTO MECÂNICO on Steam. Steam Store.

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