Best Real Time Tactics Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 2,538 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 3/14/2025.
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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.
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 36,958 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,501 positive reviews and 1,457 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 14,304 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,832 positive reviews and 472 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 32,850 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,440 positive reviews and 1,410 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.24 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 | $6.24 |
| Release Date | 11/15/2006 |
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| Steam App Id | 4700 |
4. Door Kickers 2: Task Force North
Command military Special Ops Teams in gripping tactical combat against a Middle East-based terrorist network. Sequel to RockPaperShotgun's "Best Tactics Game of 2014".
Door Kickers 2: Task Force North 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 10,123 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,686 positive reviews and 437 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $22.49 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 | $22.49 |
| Release Date | 2/10/2025 |
| Franchise | KillHouse Games |
| Developer | KillHouse Games |
| Publisher | KillHouse Games |
| Steam App Id | 1239080 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Mac OS Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,310 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,260 positive reviews and 1,050 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Mac OS Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 120,107 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 111,843 positive reviews and 8,264 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Total War: WARHAMMER II on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 9/28/2017 |
| Franchise | Total War Official |
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| Steam App Id | 594570 |
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 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 536 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 527 positive reviews and 9 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 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. 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.
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 11,825 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,022 positive reviews and 803 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 |
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| Publisher | Raw Fury |
| Steam App Id | 688420 |
10. 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 91, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,646 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,621 positive reviews and 1,025 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.24 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).
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| 135 | 12/6/2016 | 94 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 108 | 6/16/2020 | 94 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,285 | 11/15/2006 | 94 | $6.24 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,415 | 2/10/2025 | 93 | $22.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/16/2014 | 93 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 73 | 10/13/2017 | 92 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,384 | 9/28/2017 | 92 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 9/30/2021 | 91 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 96 | 11/16/2018 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 226 | 6/2/2016 | 91 | $3.24 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 18). Door Kickers 2: Task Force North on Steam. Steam Store.
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). Dungeons 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 11). Bad North: Jotunn Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
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