Best Real Time Tactics Games on Steam (for Mac OS)

Steam currently has 2,452 Real Time Tactics 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. Real Time Tactics game rankings were last updated on 1/21/2025.

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1. Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun

Shadow Tactics is a hardcore tactical stealth game set in Japan around the Edo period. A new Shogun seizes power over Japan and enforces nationwide peace. In his battle against conspiracy and rebellion, he recruits five specialists with extraordinary skills for assassination, sabotage and espionage.

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Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Real Time Tactics game on Steam" with a Player Score of 94. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 36,654 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,214 positive reviews and 1,440 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $3.99 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 $3.99
Release Date 12/6/2016
Franchise Mimimi
Developer Mimimi Games
Publisher Daedalic Entertainment
Steam App Id 418240

2. Desperados III

Desperados III is a story-driven, hardcore tactical stealth game, set in a ruthless Wild West scenario. Play smart if you want to succeed. A good plan can make the difference between survival and finding yourself at the business end of a pistol.

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Desperados III has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,094 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,629 positive reviews and 465 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $39.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Desperados III on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $39.99
Release Date 6/16/2020
Franchise Mimimi
Developer Mimimi Games
Publisher THQ Nordic
Steam App Id 610370

3. Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition

Spanning the most turbulent era in Western history, your quest for territory and power takes you through Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and even onto the shores of the New World.

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Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 32,453 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,063 positive reviews and 1,390 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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, it is possible to play Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

4. Hidden in Plain Sight

Hidden in Plain Sight is a local-multiplayer stealth party game. Blend into the crowd of AI characters and eliminate the other players before they eliminate you!

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Hidden in Plain Sight has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 806 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 800 positive reviews and 6 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $5.99 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 $5.99
Release Date 7/16/2014
Developer Adam Spragg
Publisher Adam Spragg
Steam App Id 303590

5. Dungeons 3

At last, the Dungeon Lord has successfully united the forces of evil and established his dark empire. Time for the next step in his most diabolical quest: expansion!

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Dungeons 3 has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,250 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,204 positive reviews and 1,046 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" 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, it is possible to play Dungeons 3 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $5.99
Release Date 10/13/2017
Developer Realmforge Studios
Publisher Kalypso Media
Steam App Id 493900

6. Total War: WARHAMMER II

Strategy gaming perfected. A breath-taking campaign of exploration, expansion and conquest across a fantasy world. Turn-based civilisation management and real-time epic strategy battles with thousands of troops and monsters at your command.

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Total War: WARHAMMER II has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 119,891 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 111,657 positive reviews and 8,234 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $59.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Total War: WARHAMMER II on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

7. Bahamut2-dragon's bride

When Clear sealed Bahamut again, he grew up for the second time and still aspires to become an adventurer. What awaits him is a more magnificent adventure story, and everyone is welcome to experience it.

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Bahamut2-dragon's bride has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 477 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 468 positive reviews and 9 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. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Bahamut2-dragon's bride on the Steam Deck.

Steam Price $9.99
Release Date 9/30/2021
Franchise RMAsia
Developer 王韋
Publisher RMAsia
Steam App Id 1673190

8. Turmoil

Drill for oil like it's 1899! Turmoil offers players a visually charming, tongue-in-cheek take on the simulation genre inspired by the 19th century oil rush in North America.

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Turmoil has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,416 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,405 positive reviews and 1,011 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $3.89 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Turmoil on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $3.89
Release Date 6/2/2016
Franchise Gamious
Developer Gamious
Publisher Gamious
Steam App Id 361280

9. Bad North: Jotunn Edition

Bad North is a charming but brutal real-time tactics roguelite. Defend your idyllic island kingdom against a horde of Viking invaders, as you lead the desperate exodus of your people. Command your loyal subjects to take full tactical advantage of the unique shape of each island.

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Bad North: Jotunn Edition has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,428 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,646 positive reviews and 782 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 11/16/2018
Developers
Publisher Raw Fury
Steam App Id 688420

10. Football Manager 2022

The closest thing to real football management. FM22 brings new, progressive ways to find your winning edge, instill your footballing style and earn it on the pitch.

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Football Manager 2022 has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,429 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,830 positive reviews and 1,599 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $0.00 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Football Manager 2022 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 11/9/2021
Developer Sports Interactive
Publisher SEGA
Steam App Id 1569040

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92
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91
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