The Best Strategy turn-based Games for Mac OS - Page 3

Update : Sid Meier\'s Civilization VII added at rank #10.
21

Total War: Attila (2015)

View Similar Games
87
Review score
Logo of Total War: Attila Screenshot of Total War: Attila Screenshot of Total War: Attila Screenshot of Total War: Attila

Linux Mac OS PC Windows

Against a darkening background of famine, disease and war, a new power is rising in the great steppes of the East. With a million horsemen at his back, the ultimate warrior king approaches, and his sights are set on Rome… The next instalment in the multi award-winning PC series that combines turn-based strategy with real-time tactics,...


  • strategy
  • battle
  • real-time
  • historical
  • turn-based
  • tactical
  • war
  • empire
  • military
  • naval
  • economy
  • grand-strategy

22

Oaken (2022)

View Similar Games
78
Review score
Logo of Oaken Screenshot of Oaken Screenshot of Oaken Screenshot of Oaken

early access Xbox One Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch Android Mac OS Linux PC Windows Xbox Series X

Oaken, a turn-based tactical roguelike set in the spirit inhabited world. Explore the Great Oak, gather allies and trinkets, learn to use the positioning for your advantage, choose how to upgrade your cards. Wake the spirits and save the Oak!


  • turn-based
  • hex
  • battler
  • card
  • collector
  • creature
  • grid
  • strategy
  • tactical
  • deckbuilder
  • rogue-like
  • board-game
  • tabletop
  • deck

23

The Banner Saga 3 (2018)

View Similar Games
81
Review score
Logo of The Banner Saga 3 Screenshot of The Banner Saga 3 Screenshot of The Banner Saga 3 Screenshot of The Banner Saga 3

IOS iPhone Playstation 4 Xbox One Nintendo Switch PC Windows Mac OS

Experience the epic conclusion of The Banner Saga trilogy in a dark and desperate world-ending event. As you lead over 40 powerful heroes through tough odds, your decisions truly impact the game's outcome. The storyline concludes in a beautifully animated epic finale with a Grammy-nominated soundtrack that'll leave you feeling both triumphant and nostalgic.


What we like:
  • Excellent storytelling, art and setting
  • Innovative custom battles
  • A fitting end to the saga
  • The series ages very well
  • Grammy-nominated soundtrack
What could be improved:
  • Some outcomes of fights seem meaningless
  • Lack of impact for decisions made earlier in the game

  • tactical
  • turn-based
  • battle
  • wave
  • rpg
  • strategy
  • narrative
  • combat
  • fight
  • story
  • grid
  • fantasy
  • hand-drawn

24

aaac (2024)

View Similar Games
74
Review score
Logo of aaac Screenshot of aaac Screenshot of aaac Screenshot of aaac

Mac OS Linux PC Windows

Abyss Pact is an adventure fighting RPG,where you become a talented heroic warrior to protect the last remaining pure land, and embark on your own legendary path!

Buy

  • rpg
  • strategy
  • turn-based
  • 2d
  • tactical
  • casual
  • card
  • simulation
  • battler
  • japanese

25

Renowned Explorers: International Society (2015)

View Similar Games
92
Review score
Logo of Renowned Explorers: International Society Screenshot of Renowned Explorers: International Society Screenshot of Renowned Explorers: International Society Screenshot of Renowned Explorers: International Society

Mac OS PC Windows Linux

In this strategic rogue-like you become a famous expedition leader in the 19th century. You form your own crew with the skills and personality to discover legendary treasures, while exploring randomized locations and stories on every new adventure.


  • turn-based
  • strategy
  • tactical
  • rogue-like
  • adventure
  • board-game
  • rpg
  • card
  • combat
  • exploration
  • replay-value

26

Sid Meier's Civilization VI (2016)

View Similar Games
87
Review score
Logo of Sid Meier's Civilization VI Screenshot of Sid Meier's Civilization VI Screenshot of Sid Meier's Civilization VI Screenshot of Sid Meier's Civilization VI

PC Windows Android IOS iPhone Playstation 4 Xbox One Nintendo Switch Linux Mac OS

Lead your civilization to greatness in Sid Meier's Civilization® VI by expanding your cities and engaging in espionage. With endless customization options and challenging diplomatic relationships, you will enjoy an engaging and rewarding experience. The game is packed with content, has brilliant visuals and a fantastic musical score, making it an utterly compelling and deeply satisfying experience for players of all ages.


What we like:
  • Attention-grabbing gameplay
  • Endless possibilities and variables to account for, including many DLCs
  • Fun to play with friends
  • Good for all ages
What could be improved:
  • Aesthetic choices may not appeal to all
  • Agenda system can be annoying
  • Workers expire after improvements
  • Might be a letdown for fans of Civ V

  • strategy
  • empire
  • turn-based
  • military
  • 4x
  • tile
  • war
  • city-building
  • historical
  • tactical
  • economy
  • resource
  • card

27

Frozen Synapse (2011)

View Similar Games
89
Review score
Logo of Frozen Synapse Screenshot of Frozen Synapse Screenshot of Frozen Synapse Screenshot of Frozen Synapse

PC Windows Linux Mac OS

Frozen Synapse is a thrilling PC, Mac, Linux and tablet (iOS/Android) strategy game. It brings the simultaneous turn-based strategy genre bang up-to-date and lets you give detailed, accurate orders to your squad. Classic gameplay with a modern interface!


  • turn-based
  • tactical
  • strategy
  • simultaneous
  • asynchronous
  • cyberpunk
  • cover
  • multiplayer

28

Farlanders (2023)

View Similar Games
92
Review score
Logo of Farlanders Screenshot of Farlanders Screenshot of Farlanders Screenshot of Farlanders

PC Windows Mac OS Linux

Farlanders is a turn-based city builder set on Mars, with a puzzle game mentality and an engaging story that challenges you to think about the right you have to change the face of a planet. You play as Marco, an architect who discovers that all is not what it seems. Balance resources, build structures and manage colony happiness in this demanding but rewarding space colony simulator.


What we like:
  • Vibrant visuals
  • Realistic environments
  • Dynamic building system
  • Strategic choices
  • Challenging gameplay
  • Turn-based city builder
  • Procedurally generated maps
What could be improved:
  • Complexity can be overwhelming for some players
  • Steep learning curve
  • Requires careful resource management

  • city-building
  • turn-based
  • mars
  • colony
  • resource-management
  • base-building
  • simulation
  • building
  • strategy
  • space
  • procedural
  • pixel
  • management
  • survival

29

A Total War Saga: TROY (2020)

View Similar Games
78
Review score
Logo of A Total War Saga: TROY Screenshot of A Total War Saga: TROY Screenshot of A Total War Saga: TROY Screenshot of A Total War Saga: TROY

PC Windows Mac OS

Total War Saga: Troy is a strategy game set in the Bronze Age, the time of the Trojan War. It features unique mechanics for each faction, enhanced units and new terrain to create a tactical combat system. It also boasts an impressive resource and city-management system, making it one of the more strategic Total War titles out there.


What we like:
  • Unique gameplay mechanics for each faction
  • New terrain & enhanced units makes great tactical combats
  • Impressive resource and city-management system
  • Mythical units
What could be improved:
  • Limited number of factions
  • Limited unit variety compared to previous titles in the series

  • strategy
  • battle
  • real-time
  • historical
  • tactical
  • war
  • turn-based
  • empire
  • economy
  • military
  • grand-strategy

30

Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless (2023)

View Similar Games
82
Review score
Logo of Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless Screenshot of Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless Screenshot of Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless Screenshot of Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless

PC Windows vita ps1 portable Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Playstation 3 ps2 Nintendo Switch ds Linux Mac OS

Disgaea is back and better than ever in Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless! Join Fuji as he embarks on a perilous journey of redemption, and experience unique features new to the Disgaea series!

Buy

  • rpg
  • strategy
  • tactical
  • japanese
  • turn-based
  • anime
  • battle
  • jrpg
  • demons

Not seeing your game?