Best Political Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 679 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 11/6/2024.
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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.
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 72,434 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 70,455 positive reviews and 1,979 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 spawn and observe custom AI nations battle it out across an infinite number of worlds. Command nations to nudge the world events into your liking.
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 3,920 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,773 positive reviews and 147 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. 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.
Disco Elysium - The Final Cut 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 106,008 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 98,811 positive reviews and 7,197 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.
4. Spec Ops: The Line
A Third-Person modern military Shooter designed to challenge players' morality by putting them in the middle of unspeakable situations.
Spec Ops: The Line 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 54,444 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 50,817 positive reviews and 3,627 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 |
5. Dune: Imperium
The award-winning board game of strategy and intrigue in the iconic universe of Dune. The Spice must flow.
Dune: Imperium has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Political games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,822 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,675 positive reviews and 147 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $22.99 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 | $22.99 |
| Release Date | 3/13/2024 |
| Franchise | DireWolfDigital |
| Developer | Dire Wolf |
| Publisher | Dire Wolf |
| Steam App Id | 1689500 |
6. 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?
Suzerain 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 8,451 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,894 positive reviews and 557 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 |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1207650 |
7. 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.
Crusader Kings III has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Political games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 119,083 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 108,826 positive reviews and 10,257 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 |
8. 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?
Beholder 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 26,377 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,166 positive reviews and 2,211 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.09 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 | $2.09 |
| Release Date | 11/9/2016 |
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| Steam App Id | 475550 |
9. 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.
VOCÊ É UM DEFUNTO MECÂNICO has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Political games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 384 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 373 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 | 1/9/2022 |
| Developer | Virgula Leal |
| Publisher | Jogo Joia |
| Steam App Id | 1835440 |
10. Crusader Kings II
Explore one of the defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy.
Crusader Kings II 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 72,353 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 65,534 positive reviews and 6,819 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, it is possible to play Crusader Kings II on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/14/2012 |
| Franchise | Crusader Kings Official |
| Developer | Paradox Development Studio |
| Publisher | Paradox Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 203770 |
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| 387 | 8/8/2013 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 671 | 2/17/2023 | 92 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,639 | 10/15/2019 | 92 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 48 | 6/29/2012 | 92 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
| 447 | 3/13/2024 | 91 | $22.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 263 | 12/4/2020 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 25,564 | 9/1/2020 | 90 | $49.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 153 | 11/9/2016 | 90 | $2.09 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 1/9/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,327 | 2/14/2012 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 6). Papers, Please on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 17). Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 18). 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, January 17). Dune: Imperium on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 15). Suzerain on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 17). Crusader Kings III on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). Beholder on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 21). VOCÊ É UM DEFUNTO MECÂNICO on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). Crusader Kings II on Steam. Steam Store.