Best Real Time Tactics Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 2,004 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 5/29/2024.
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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.
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 35,706 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34,324 positive reviews and 1,382 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.
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 13,222 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,791 positive reviews and 431 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.
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 30,873 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,551 positive reviews and 1,322 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).
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 11/15/2006 |
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| Steam App Id | 4700 |
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!
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 17,978 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,963 positive reviews and 1,015 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 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 | $29.99 |
| 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.
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 118,596 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 110,507 positive reviews and 8,089 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).
| Steam Price | $59.99 |
| Release Date | 9/28/2017 |
| Franchise | Total War Official |
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| Steam App Id | 594570 |
7. 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.
Turmoil has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,136 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,210 positive reviews and 926 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 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).
8. 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.
Bahamut2-dragon's bride has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 459 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 450 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.
9. 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.
Football Manager 2022 has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,276 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,685 positive reviews and 1,591 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 |
10. The Battle of Polytopia
Welcome to the unique, turn-based strategy game set in the strange, flat world of the Square. Lead one of 16 distinct civilizations to victory by expanding your empire, researching technologies, and ultimately become ruler of the world! Play in single-player or multiplayer mode for up to 16 players.
The Battle of Polytopia 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 4,354 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,089 positive reviews and 265 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 | 8/4/2020 |
| Developer | Midjiwan AB |
| Publisher | Midjiwan AB |
| Steam App Id | 874390 |
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 | 142 | 12/6/2016 | 94 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 148 | 6/16/2020 | 94 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,007 | 11/15/2006 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 7/16/2014 | 92 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 95 | 10/13/2017 | 92 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,656 | 9/28/2017 | 92 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 188 | 6/2/2016 | 90 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 9/30/2021 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,883 | 11/9/2021 | 90 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
 | 194 | 8/4/2020 | 90 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). Turmoil on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 29). Bahamut2-dragon's bride on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 26). Football Manager 2022 on Steam. Steam Store.
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