Best Strategy RPG Games on Steam (for Mac OS)

Steam currently has 2,405 Strategy RPG 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. Strategy RPG game rankings were last updated on 12/6/2024.

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1. Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition

The critically acclaimed RPG that raised the bar, from the creators of Baldur's Gate 3. Gather your party. Master deep, tactical combat. Venture as a party of up to four - but know that only one of you will have the chance to become a God.

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Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Strategy RPG game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 184,848 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 177,184 positive reviews and 7,664 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $44.99 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 $44.99
Release Date 9/14/2017
Franchise Larian Studios
Developer Larian Studios
Publisher Larian Studios
Steam App Id 435150

2. Caves of Qud

Caves of Qud is a science fantasy roguelike epic steeped in retrofuturism, deep simulation, and swathes of sentient plants. Come inhabit an exotic world and chisel through layers of thousand-year-old civilizations.

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Caves of Qud has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Strategy RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,804 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,408 positive reviews and 396 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $29.99 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 $29.99
Release Date 12/5/2024
Franchise Kitfox Games
Developer Freehold Games
Publishers
Steam App Id 333640

3. Shogun Showdown

Shogun Showdown is a turn-based combat game with rogue-like and deck-building elements. Position yourself and attack at the right time, upgrade your tiles and combo them to get ready to face the Shogun!

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Shogun Showdown has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Strategy RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,138 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,968 positive reviews and 170 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $14.99
Release Date 9/5/2024
Franchise Gamera Games
Developer Roboatino
Publishers
Steam App Id 2084000

4. Bitburner

Bitburner is a programming-based incremental game. Write scripts in JavaScript to automate gameplay, learn skills, play minigames, solve puzzles, and more in this cyberpunk text-based incremental RPG.

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Bitburner has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Strategy RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,353 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,046 positive reviews and 307 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 Bitburner on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 12/10/2021
Developers
Publisher Fulcrum Games
Steam App Id 1812820

5. Loop Hero

The Lich has thrown the world into a timeless loop and plunged its inhabitants into never ending chaos. Wield an expanding deck of mystical cards to place enemies, buildings, and terrain along each unique expedition loop for the brave hero.

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Loop Hero has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Strategy RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 33,937 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,594 positive reviews and 2,343 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 Loop Hero on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $14.99
Release Date 3/4/2021
Developer Four Quarters
Publisher Devolver Digital
Steam App Id 1282730

6. Soda Dungeon 2

Everyone’s favorite laid-back dungeon crawler returns in Soda Dungeon 2. Featuring a new adventure, a whole town to upgrade, crafting, new classes, alternate dimensions, and more! It’s everything you loved about the original plus all the stuff you’ve been asking for.

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Soda Dungeon 2 has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Strategy RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,324 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,031 positive reviews and 293 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, it is possible to play Soda Dungeon 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 7/9/2020
Developers
Publisher Armor Games Studios
Steam App Id 946050

7. Battle for Wesnoth

The Battle for Wesnoth is an open source, turn-based strategy game with a high fantasy theme. Explore the four corners of Irdya in seventeen solo campaigns and dozens of multiplayer maps, taking part in countless adventures as you go.

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Battle for Wesnoth has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Strategy RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,095 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,797 positive reviews and 298 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 Battle for Wesnoth on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 5/2/2018
Developer The Battle for Wesnoth Project
Publisher Wesnoth Inc.
Steam App Id 599390

8. 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 #8 spot for the best Mac OS Strategy RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,212 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,675 positive reviews and 537 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $4.99 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 $4.99
Release Date 12/4/2020
Franchise Suzerain Universe
Developer Torpor Games
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Steam App Id 1207650

9. Depersonalization

Dice! Tabletop role-playing games! Cthulhu! Diverse story modules! Rich branching narratives! We are prisoners of fate, but sometimes we also roll the dice and create miracles!

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Depersonalization has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Strategy RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,520 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,178 positive reviews and 342 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Depersonalization on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $19.99
Release Date 8/9/2024
Franchise Gamera Games
Developer MeowNature
Publisher Gamera Games
Steam App Id 1477070

10. Hearts of Iron IV

Victory is at your fingertips! Your ability to lead your nation is your supreme weapon, the strategy game Hearts of Iron IV lets you take command of any nation in World War II; the most engaging conflict in world history.

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Hearts of Iron IV has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Strategy RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 316,895 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 288,543 positive reviews and 28,352 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 Hearts of Iron IV on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $49.99
Release Date 6/6/2016
Franchise Paradox Interactive - Official
Developer Paradox Development Studio
Publisher Paradox Interactive
Steam App Id 394360

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Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition steam charts
5,540
9/14/2017
95
$44.99
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12/5/2024
93
$29.99
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Shogun Showdown steam charts
243
9/5/2024
92
$14.99
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Bitburner steam charts
528
12/10/2021
92
Free
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Loop Hero steam charts
342
3/4/2021
91
$14.99
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Soda Dungeon 2 steam charts
245
7/9/2020
91
Free
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Battle for Wesnoth steam charts
221
5/2/2018
91
Free
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Suzerain steam charts
427
12/4/2020
91
$4.99
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Depersonalization steam charts
87
8/9/2024
91
$19.99
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Hearts of Iron IV steam charts
56,082
6/6/2016
90
$49.99
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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Caves of Qud on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Shogun Showdown on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). Bitburner on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 7). Loop Hero on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 26). Soda Dungeon 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 2). Battle for Wesnoth on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 30). Suzerain on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 14). Depersonalization on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Hearts of Iron IV on Steam. Steam Store.

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