Best Strategy Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 36,124 Strategy 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 game rankings were last updated on 4/1/2025.
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1. RimWorld
A sci-fi colony sim driven by an intelligent AI storyteller. Generates stories by simulating psychology, ecology, gunplay, melee combat, climate, biomes, diplomacy, interpersonal relationships, art, medicine, trade, and more.
RimWorld holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Strategy game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 206,754 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 202,561 positive reviews and 4,193 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $27.99 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 | $27.99 |
| Release Date | 10/17/2018 |
| Developer | Ludeon Studios |
| Publisher | Ludeon Studios |
| Steam App Id | 294100 |
2. Balatro
The poker roguelike. Balatro is a hypnotically satisfying deckbuilder where you play illegal poker hands, discover game-changing jokers, and trigger adrenaline-pumping, outrageous combos.
Balatro has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 140,425 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 137,711 positive reviews and 2,714 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 2/20/2024 |
| Franchise | Playstack |
| Developer | LocalThunk |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2379780 |
3. Slay the Spire
We fused card games and roguelikes together to make the best single player deckbuilder we could. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, discover relics of immense power, and Slay the Spire!
Slay the Spire has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 178,241 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 174,354 positive reviews and 3,887 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 1/23/2019 |
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| Steam App Id | 646570 |
4. Totally Accurate Battle Simulator
Be the leader of wobblers from ancient lands, spooky places, and fantasy worlds. Watch them fight in simulations made with the wobbliest physics system ever created, make your own wobblers in the unit creator and send your army off to fight your friends in multiplayer.
Totally Accurate Battle Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 133,980 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 131,064 positive reviews and 2,916 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.79 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 | $6.79 |
| Release Date | 4/1/2021 |
| Franchise | Landfall Games |
| Developer | Landfall |
| Publisher | Landfall |
| Steam App Id | 508440 |
5. Mount & Blade: Warband
In a land torn asunder by incessant warfare, it is time to assemble your own band of hardened warriors and enter the fray. Lead your men into battle, expand your realm, and claim the ultimate prize: the throne of Calradia!
Mount & Blade: Warband has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 165,666 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 161,914 positive reviews and 3,752 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 Mount & Blade: Warband on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 3/31/2010 |
| Developer | TaleWorlds Entertainment |
| Publisher | TaleWorlds Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 48700 |
6. Counter-Strike
Play the world's number 1 online action game. Engage in an incredibly realistic brand of terrorist warfare in this wildly popular team-based game. Ally with teammates to complete strategic missions. Take out enemy sites. Rescue hostages. Your role affects your team's success. Your team's success affects your role.
Counter-Strike has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 248,771 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 242,389 positive reviews and 6,382 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 Counter-Strike on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
7. Bloons TD 6
The Bloons are back and better than ever! Get ready for a massive 3D tower defense game designed to give you hours and hours of the best strategy gaming available.
Bloons TD 6 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 349,293 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 339,791 positive reviews and 9,502 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Bloons TD 6 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $13.99 |
| Release Date | 12/18/2018 |
| Franchise | Ninja Kiwi Games |
| Developer | Ninja Kiwi |
| Publisher | Ninja Kiwi |
| Steam App Id | 960090 |
8. Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition
Zombies are invading your home, and the only defense is your arsenal of plants! Armed with an alien nursery-worth of zombie-zapping plants like peashooters and cherry bombs, you'll need to think fast and plant faster to stop dozens of types of zombies dead in their tracks.
Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 137,985 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 134,659 positive reviews and 3,326 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 5/5/2009 |
| Franchise | PopCap EA |
| Developer | PopCap Games, Inc. |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 3590 |
9. Factorio
Factorio is a game about building and creating automated factories to produce items of increasing complexity, within an infinite 2D world. Use your imagination to design your factory, combine simple elements into ingenious structures, and finally protect it from the creatures who don't really like you.
Factorio has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 207,448 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 201,977 positive reviews and 5,471 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $35.00 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 | $35.00 |
| Release Date | 8/14/2020 |
| Developer | Wube Software LTD. |
| Publisher | Wube Software LTD. |
| Steam App Id | 427520 |
10. Baldur's Gate 3
Baldur’s Gate 3 is a story-rich, party-based RPG set in the universe of Dungeons & Dragons, where your choices shape a tale of fellowship and betrayal, survival and sacrifice, and the lure of absolute power.
Baldur's Gate 3 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 739,688 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 716,318 positive reviews and 23,370 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $59.99 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 | $59.99 |
| Release Date | 8/3/2023 |
| Franchise | Larian Studios |
| Developer | Larian Studios |
| Publisher | Larian Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1086940 |
More Strategy Mac Games on Steam
Explore even more rankings for the 10 best Strategy games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 28,208 | 10/17/2018 | 97 | $27.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 15,797 | 2/20/2024 | 97 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 17,224 | 1/23/2019 | 97 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,800 | 4/1/2021 | 96 | $6.79 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,667 | 3/31/2010 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 11,255 | 11/1/2000 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7,372 | 12/18/2018 | 96 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,133 | 5/5/2009 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 14,755 | 8/14/2020 | 96 | $35.00 | Steam Charts | |
| 40,300 | 8/3/2023 | 96 | $59.99 | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 31). Balatro on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 22). Slay the Spire on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 31). Totally Accurate Battle Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 17). Mount & Blade: Warband on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 21). Counter-Strike on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 31). Bloons TD 6 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 31). Factorio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 1). Baldur's Gate 3 on Steam. Steam Store.