Best Political Games on Steam (for Mac OS)

Steam currently has 626 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 10/4/2024.

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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.

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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 70,696 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 68,757 positive reviews and 1,939 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 or random AI nations battle it out across an infinite number of worlds. Command nations to nudge the world events 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 3,215 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,089 positive reviews and 126 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $5.24 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 $5.24
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.

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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 100,414 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 93,604 positive reviews and 6,810 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

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.

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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 53,999 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 50,386 positive reviews and 3,613 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
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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.

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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 2,363 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,259 positive reviews and 104 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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?

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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 7,758 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,249 positive reviews and 509 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.

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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 112,891 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 103,089 positive reviews and 9,802 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?

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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 25,992 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,809 positive reviews and 2,183 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

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.

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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 379 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 368 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.

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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 71,894 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 65,130 positive reviews and 6,764 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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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, September 29). Disco Elysium - The Final Cut on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, July 9). Spec Ops: The Line on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 4). Dune: Imperium on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 5). Suzerain on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 4). Crusader Kings III on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, September 23). Beholder on Steam. Steam Store.
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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, September 16). Crusader Kings II on Steam. Steam Store.

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