Best Trading Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 555 Trading 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. Trading game rankings were last updated on 4/22/2024.
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1. Team Fortress 2
Nine distinct classes provide a broad range of tactical abilities and personalities. Constantly updated with new game modes, maps, equipment and, most importantly, hats!
Team Fortress 2 holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Trading game on Steam" with a Player Score of 93. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,044,509 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 979,616 positive reviews and 64,893 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 Team Fortress 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
2. Mad Games Tycoon 2
Start your own game development studio in 1976. Build your own offices, production facilities and server rooms. Develop the games of your dreams and produce the next next-gen console. Rise from a small garage company to a huge corporation.
Mad Games Tycoon 2 has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Trading games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,201 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,818 positive reviews and 383 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Mad Games Tycoon 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
3. Endless Sky
Endless Sky is a 2D space trading and combat game inspired by the classic Escape Velocity series. Work your way up from a relatively wimpy shuttle, cargo ship, or fighter, to a highly upgraded and customized flagship or to a massive fleet of warships or freighters.
Endless Sky has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Trading games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,239 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,754 positive reviews and 485 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 Endless Sky on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/30/2015 |
| Developer | Michael Zahniser |
| Publisher | Michael Zahniser |
| Steam App Id | 404410 |
4. Slipways
Weave isolated planets into a vast trade empire. Hatch plans. Research game-breaking technologies. Still be done in time for lunch. Enjoy the endless possibilities of a space grand strategy game in 60 minutes flat.
Slipways has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Trading games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,987 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,844 positive reviews and 143 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $8.49 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Slipways on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $8.49 |
| Release Date | 6/3/2021 |
| Developer | Beetlewing |
| Publisher | Beetlewing |
| Steam App Id | 1264280 |
5. X3: Albion Prelude
X3: Albion Prelude is the latest game in the X3 space game series. TRADE, FIGHT, BUILD, THINK in a living and breathing universe. A new plot and many additions to the open free-form gameplay.
X3: Albion Prelude has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Trading games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,051 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,900 positive reviews and 151 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
6. Avorion
A procedural co-op space sandbox where players can build their own space ships out of dynamically scalable blocks. Fight epic space battles, explore, mine, trade, wage wars and build your own empire to save your galaxy from being torn apart by an unknown enemy.
Avorion has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Trading games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,611 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,382 positive reviews and 1,229 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Avorion on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
7. Mad Games Tycoon
Form your own game studio set in the early 1980s in a small garage. Develop your own game ideas, create a team and develop megahit video games. Research new technologies, train your staff and upgrade your office space, going from a lowly garage to a huge building. Expand your business and dominate the world market for video games!
Mad Games Tycoon has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Trading games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,389 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,987 positive reviews and 402 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Mad Games Tycoon on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
8. King of Retail
The store is your kingdom! Expand your humble boutique into a thriving business: hire the right staff, decorate your displays, and lure in customers. Even your wildest ideas can turn a profit. Why not start a business that sells only white T-shirts and ketchup? PCs and beans? Your rule, your rules!
King of Retail has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Trading games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,409 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,018 positive reviews and 391 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $25.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play King of Retail on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $25.99 |
| Release Date | 9/14/2022 |
| Franchise | Iceberg |
| Developer | Freaking Games |
| Publisher | Iceberg Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 968250 |
9. Clockwork Calamity in Mushroom World: What would you do if the time stopped ticking?
A gentle exploration platformer in a vast yet small world where time has stopped, what will happen?
Clockwork Calamity in Mushroom World: What would you do if the time stopped ticking? has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Trading games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 55 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 54 positive reviews and 1 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 6/1/2021 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Sylvie & Hubol |
| Steam App Id | 1295260 |
10. Istanbul: Digital Edition
Collect and trade goods! Plan ahead! Earn rubies and win the race to fortune! Become the best merchant in Istanbul! This faithful adaptation of one of the best board games of all time will turn you into a merchant on a journey from rags to riches. 🕌📦👳
Istanbul: Digital Edition has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Trading games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 241 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 220 positive reviews and 21 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 Istanbul: Digital Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $12.99 |
| Release Date | 10/18/2018 |
| Franchise | Acram Digital |
| Developer | Acram Digital |
| Publisher | Acram Digital |
| Steam App Id | 943410 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 71,414 | 10/10/2007 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 264 | 5/31/2023 | 91 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 95 | 10/30/2015 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 53 | 6/3/2021 | 88 | $8.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 69 | 12/16/2011 | 88 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 835 | 3/9/2020 | 88 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 15 | 9/13/2016 | 88 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 69 | 9/14/2022 | 85 | $25.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/1/2021 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 10/18/2018 | 83 | $12.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 22). Team Fortress 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 8). Mad Games Tycoon 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 3). Endless Sky on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). Slipways on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). X3: Albion Prelude on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 18). Avorion on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 10). Mad Games Tycoon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 23). King of Retail on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 25). Clockwork Calamity in Mushroom World: What would you do if the time stopped ticking? on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Istanbul: Digital Edition on Steam. Steam Store.