Best Real-Time with Pause Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 518 Real-Time with Pause 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 with Pause game rankings were last updated on 5/11/2026.
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1. FTL: Faster Than Light
This "spaceship simulation roguelike-like" allows you to take your ship and crew on an adventure through a randomly generated galaxy filled with glory and bitter defeat.
FTL: Faster Than Light holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Real-Time with Pause game on Steam" with a Player Score of 94. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 77,824 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,040 positive reviews and 3,784 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. At the moment, it is possible to play FTL: Faster Than Light on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 9/14/2012 |
| Developer | Subset Games |
| Publisher | Subset Games |
| Steam App Id | 212680 |
2. 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 94, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Real-Time with Pause games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,952 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,457 positive reviews and 495 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 2/10/2025 |
| Franchise | KillHouse Games |
| Developer | KillHouse Games |
| Publisher | KillHouse Games |
| Steam App Id | 1239080 |
3. Besiege
Besiege is a physics building game about constructing medieval machines to annihilate armies, obliterate castles and overcome challenging obstacles. Conquer the campaign or skirmish with friends in Multiplayer!
Besiege has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Real-Time with Pause games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 52,321 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 49,819 positive reviews and 2,502 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 Besiege on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 2/18/2020 |
| Franchise | Spiderling Studios |
| Developer | Spiderling Studios |
| Publisher | Spiderling Studios |
| Steam App Id | 346010 |
4. Rusted Warfare - RTS
{{An RTS inspired by the classics of the past!}} Making up for it's subpar retro graphics with fun gameplay and modern multi-threaded tech enabling huge battles to run smooth... Featuring singleplayer challenges, skirmish, sandbox, 10-player multiplayer & workshop modding.
Rusted Warfare - RTS has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Real-Time with Pause games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,186 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,923 positive reviews and 263 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Rusted Warfare - RTS on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 7/14/2017 |
| Developer | Corroding Games |
| Publisher | Corroding Games |
| Steam App Id | 647960 |
5. Creeper World 3: Arc Eternal
Creeper World 3 is what happens when cellular automata takes over a strategy simulation. Instead of discrete units that attack your base, a fluid-like substance spreads over the terraformable terrain. Your base, your weapons, your strategy... you must adapt them all.
Creeper World 3: Arc Eternal has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Real-Time with Pause games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,783 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,611 positive reviews and 172 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 Creeper World 3: Arc Eternal on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 3/27/2014 |
| Developer | Knuckle Cracker |
| Publisher | Knuckle Cracker |
| Steam App Id | 280220 |
6. Empires of the Undergrowth
Command swarms of warriors at an unprecedented scale of warfare in this blend of RTS and base-building. Lead ant colonies against the many fearsome threats of the insect world, while building intricate nests, developing pheromone-based tactics, and evolving to meet growing dangers.
Empires of the Undergrowth has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Real-Time with Pause games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,755 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,768 positive reviews and 987 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Empires of the Undergrowth on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 6/7/2024 |
| Franchise | Hooded Horse |
| Developer | Slug Disco |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 463530 |
7. Cities: Skylines
Cities: Skylines is a modern take on the classic city simulation. The game introduces new game play elements to realize the thrill and hardships of creating and maintaining a real city whilst expanding on some well-established tropes of the city building experience.
Cities: Skylines has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Real-Time with Pause games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 288,309 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 267,820 positive reviews and 20,489 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 Cities: Skylines on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 3/10/2015 |
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| Publisher | Paradox Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 255710 |
8. Chronigma
Master time in this story-rich time-bending puzzle game. You travel back in time to be in two places at once, to solve puzzles impossible to complete alone. Your success hinges on your ability to collaborate with yourself. Can you learn to manipulate time to save humanity?
Chronigma has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Real-Time with Pause games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 420 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 420 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
9. STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™ II - The Sith Lords™
5 years after the events of the award winning original, the Sith are on the verge of crushing the Old Republic. As a lone Jedi, will you follow the light side or succumb to the dark?
STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™ II - The Sith Lords™ has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Real-Time with Pause games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,589 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,938 positive reviews and 1,651 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™ II - The Sith Lords™ on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 8/23/2012 |
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| Steam App Id | 208580 |
10. Frostpunk
Frostpunk is the first society survival game. As the ruler of the last city on Earth, it is your duty to manage both its citizens and infrastructure. What decisions will you make to ensure your society's survival? What will you do when pushed to breaking point? Who will you become in the process?
Frostpunk has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Real-Time with Pause games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 134,148 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 124,372 positive reviews and 9,776 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Frostpunk on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 4/24/2018 |
| Franchise | 11 bit studios |
| Developer | 11 bit studios |
| Publisher | 11 bit studios |
| Steam App Id | 323190 |
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| 877 | 9/14/2012 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 518 | 2/10/2025 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 247 | 2/18/2020 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 111 | 7/14/2017 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 112 | 3/27/2014 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 732 | 6/7/2024 | 92 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 10,429 | 3/10/2015 | 92 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 11/25/2025 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 598 | 8/23/2012 | 91 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,165 | 4/24/2018 | 91 | $29.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 17). Door Kickers 2: Task Force North on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 4). Besiege on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 9). Rusted Warfare - RTS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 2). Creeper World 3: Arc Eternal on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 4). Empires of the Undergrowth on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 7). Cities: Skylines on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 11). Chronigma on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 5). STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™ II - The Sith Lords™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 28). Frostpunk on Steam. Steam Store.