Best Turn-Based Strategy Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 6,180 Turn-Based 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. Turn-Based Strategy game rankings were last updated on 2/15/2026.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Turn-Based Strategy game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 183,151 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 179,357 positive reviews and 3,794 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 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 | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 2/20/2024 |
| Franchise | Playstack |
| Developer | LocalThunk |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2379780 |
2. West of Loathing
West of Loathing — a slapstick comedy stick-figure wild west adventure role-playing game.
West of Loathing has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Turn-Based Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,092 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,859 positive reviews and 233 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $10.99 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 | $10.99 |
| Release Date | 8/10/2017 |
| Developer | Asymmetric |
| Publisher | Asymmetric |
| Steam App Id | 597220 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best Mac OS Turn-Based Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 199,672 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 191,122 positive reviews and 8,550 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.24 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 | $11.24 |
| Release Date | 9/14/2017 |
| Franchise | Larian Studios |
| Developer | Larian Studios |
| Publisher | Larian Studios |
| Steam App Id | 435150 |
4. Sid Meier's Civilization® V
Create, discover, and download new player-created maps, scenarios, interfaces, and more!
Sid Meier's Civilization® V has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Turn-Based Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 208,114 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 198,914 positive reviews and 9,200 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.89 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Sid Meier's Civilization® V on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.89 |
| Release Date | 9/23/2010 |
| Franchise | Civilization Franchise |
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| Steam App Id | 8930 |
5. Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition
Spanning the most turbulent era in Western history, your quest for territory and power takes you through Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and even onto the shores of the New World.
Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Turn-Based Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 35,185 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 33,656 positive reviews and 1,529 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.24 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $6.24 |
| Release Date | 11/15/2006 |
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| Steam App Id | 4700 |
6. 5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel
It's the first ever chess variant with spatial, temporal, and parallel dimensions. It's 5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel! Move pieces back in time to create branching timelines. Send a rook to a parallel dimension. Protect your kings in the present and in the past!
5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Turn-Based Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,710 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,420 positive reviews and 290 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. At the moment, it is possible to play 5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 7/22/2020 |
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| Steam App Id | 1349230 |
7. StarVaders
Pilot a powerful mech to fight off the alien invasion in this ULTIMATE fusion of deckbuilding and grid-based tactics. Discover game-breaking combos, rewind time to alter your fate, and protect the future of humanity in this endlessly replayable roguelike.
StarVaders has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Turn-Based Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,750 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,654 positive reviews and 96 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 4/30/2025 |
| Franchise | Playworks |
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| Steam App Id | 2097570 |
8. Sultan's Game
Survive a mad Sultan's reign in this brutal resource management RPG. Draw a card every seven days and complete its challenge. Make dreadful choices to stay alive: will you die a loyal servant, become a kingslayer, or call down the gods' judgement?
Sultan's Game has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Turn-Based Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31,887 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,350 positive reviews and 1,537 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 3/30/2025 |
| Franchise | 2P Games |
| Developer | Double Cross |
| Publisher | 2P Games |
| Steam App Id | 3117820 |
9. Monster Train 2
Monster Train returns with all new clans, new enemy factions, new challenges, new modes and more! Defend your Pyre in the classic three-tiered, vertical gameplay that made the original roguelike deckbuilder a hit.
Monster Train 2 has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Turn-Based Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,872 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,480 positive reviews and 392 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 5/21/2025 |
| Franchise | Big Fan Games |
| Developer | Shiny Shoe |
| Publisher | Big Fan Games |
| Steam App Id | 2742830 |
10. Caves of Qud
Inhabit a deeply-simulated science fantasy world and chisel through layers of thousand-year-old civilizations. Build a character from over a hundred mutations and cybernetics. The award-winning sandbox roguelike & RPG full of robots, deep lore, and sentient plants.
Caves of Qud has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Turn-Based Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,958 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,397 positive reviews and 561 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 |
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| Steam App Id | 333640 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 9,129 | 2/20/2024 | 97 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 23 | 8/10/2017 | 95 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6,548 | 9/14/2017 | 95 | $11.24 | Steam Charts | |
| 10,478 | 9/23/2010 | 94 | $9.89 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,022 | 11/15/2006 | 94 | $6.24 | Steam Charts | |
| 15 | 7/22/2020 | 94 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 159 | 4/30/2025 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,297 | 3/30/2025 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,581 | 5/21/2025 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 336 | 12/5/2024 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 6). Sid Meier's Civilization® V on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 13). Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 4). 5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 4). StarVaders on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 13). Sultan's Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 14). Monster Train 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 10). Caves of Qud on Steam. Steam Store.