Best Tactical RPG Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 1,987 Tactical 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. Tactical RPG game rankings were last updated on 2/19/2025.
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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 Tactical RPG game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 204,173 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 200,036 positive reviews and 4,137 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $34.99 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 | $34.99 |
| Release Date | 10/17/2018 |
| Developer | Ludeon Studios |
| Publisher | Ludeon Studios |
| Steam App Id | 294100 |
2. 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.
Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Tactical RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 187,394 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 179,592 positive reviews and 7,802 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 |
3. Wildermyth
Wildermyth follows heroes over their whole careers, from their pitchfork days to their powerful primes, and on into old age and memory. It’s a party-based procedural storytelling RPG where tactical combat and story decisions will alter your world and reshape your cast of characters.
Wildermyth has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Tactical RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,301 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,417 positive reviews and 884 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 6/15/2021 |
| Developer | Worldwalker Games LLC |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 763890 |
4. 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!
Shogun Showdown has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Tactical RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,494 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,309 positive reviews and 185 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 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 | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 9/5/2024 |
| Franchise | Gamera Games |
| Developer | Roboatino |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2084000 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Mac OS Tactical RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,438 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,645 positive reviews and 793 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 |
6. Deadeye Deepfake Simulacrum
Embody the ultimate cybernetic corporate agent. Master deadly gunplay, time manipulation, and supernatural abilities. Hack computers, people, even the individual bullets flying at you. Confront the future, and die trying.
Deadeye Deepfake Simulacrum has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Tactical RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 565 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 560 positive reviews and 5 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $12.99 |
| Release Date | 10/13/2022 |
| Developer | nodayshalleraseyou |
| Publisher | nodayshalleraseyou |
| Steam App Id | 1545990 |
7. Kingdom Rush Vengeance - Tower Defense
It's payback time! Lead your mighty dark army and make the Kingdom tremble with every step. Build powerful towers, choose your arsenal for destruction, and find the deadliest combination - train legendary heroes and lead them to victory!
Kingdom Rush Vengeance - Tower Defense has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Tactical RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,532 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,002 positive reviews and 530 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 10/15/2020 |
| Franchise | Ironhide Game Studio |
| Developer | Ironhide Game Studio |
| Publisher | Ironhide Game Studio |
| Steam App Id | 1367550 |
8. Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition)
Defender's Quest is a Tower-Defense/RPG Hybrid tightly focuses on three things: tactical depth, customization, and story
Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition) has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Tactical RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,442 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,281 positive reviews and 161 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 Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition) on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 10/30/2012 |
| Developer | Level Up Labs, LLC |
| Publisher | Level Up Labs |
| Steam App Id | 218410 |
9. Planescape: Torment: Enhanced Edition
Uncover secrets of past lives in this story-rich, tactical roleplaying game set in Sigil, a dark fantasy city at the heart of the Dungeons & Dragons multiverse. Explore the planes, survive combat alongside a party of bizarre companions, and solve puzzles unlike any ever seen in the genre.
Planescape: Torment: Enhanced Edition has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Tactical RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,816 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,561 positive reviews and 255 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Planescape: Torment: Enhanced Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
10. Steven Universe: Unleash the Light
The Crystal Gems are back for the third game in the Light Trilogy! When two powerful Gem rulers threaten the newfound peace of Era 3, Steven and his friends must embark on a new RPG quest to stop them! It’s time to Unleash the Light!
Steven Universe: Unleash the Light has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Tactical RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 766 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 739 positive reviews and 27 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 Steven Universe: Unleash the Light on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/19/2021 |
| Franchise | Cartoon Network Games |
| Developer | Grumpyface Studios |
| Publisher | Cartoon Network Games |
| Steam App Id | 1379560 |
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| 19,058 | 10/17/2018 | 97 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,947 | 9/14/2017 | 95 | $44.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 71 | 6/15/2021 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 283 | 9/5/2024 | 92 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 342 | 6/7/2024 | 92 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 10/13/2022 | 92 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 188 | 10/15/2020 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 12 | 10/30/2012 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 54 | 4/11/2017 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 2/19/2021 | 90 | ??? | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 10). Wildermyth on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). Shogun Showdown on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). Empires of the Undergrowth on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 16). Deadeye Deepfake Simulacrum on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 13). Kingdom Rush Vengeance - Tower Defense on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition) on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). Planescape: Torment: Enhanced Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 12). Steven Universe: Unleash the Light on Steam. Steam Store.