Best Tactical RPG Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 2,547 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 1/1/2026.
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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 232,140 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 227,252 positive reviews and 4,888 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. 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 198,153 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 189,718 positive reviews and 8,435 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 92, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Tactical RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,963 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,022 positive reviews and 941 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. Cobalt Core
A sci-fi roguelike deckbuilder with a deep new single-axis spin on tactics games! Dodge missiles, line up your cannons, and blast 'em out of the sky... Then get to the bottom of these time loops, before it's too late!
Cobalt Core 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 4,001 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,847 positive reviews and 154 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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 | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 11/8/2023 |
| Franchise | Brace Yourself Games |
| Developer | Rocket Rat Games |
| Publisher | Brace Yourself Games |
| Steam App Id | 2179850 |
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 16,764 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,839 positive reviews and 925 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 779 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 768 positive reviews and 11 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, it is possible to play Deadeye Deepfake Simulacrum on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $12.99 |
| Release Date | 9/18/2025 |
| Developer | nodayshalleraseyou |
| Publisher | nodayshalleraseyou |
| Steam App Id | 1545990 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Mac OS Tactical RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,378 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,068 positive reviews and 310 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 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Mac OS Tactical RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,251 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,682 positive reviews and 569 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 |
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 5,314 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,033 positive reviews and 281 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. 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 #10 spot for the best Mac OS Tactical RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,483 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,315 positive reviews and 168 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 |
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| 35,040 | 10/17/2018 | 97 | $27.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 17,142 | 9/14/2017 | 95 | $44.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 217 | 6/15/2021 | 92 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 98 | 11/8/2023 | 92 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 796 | 6/7/2024 | 92 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 9/18/2025 | 92 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 260 | 9/5/2024 | 92 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 139 | 10/15/2020 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 103 | 4/11/2017 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 10/30/2012 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 11). Wildermyth on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 24). Cobalt Core on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 23). Empires of the Undergrowth on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 7). Deadeye Deepfake Simulacrum on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 22). Shogun Showdown on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 11). Kingdom Rush Vengeance - Tower Defense on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 6). Planescape: Torment: Enhanced Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 16). Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition) on Steam. Steam Store.