The best strategy games for Mac

Dwarf Fortress has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Platinum on ProtonDB). Metacritic 93.

Company of Heroes has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Metacritic 93.

Rome: Total War™ - Collection has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Platinum on ProtonDB). Metacritic 92.

Blue Prince runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Metacritic 92.

Crusader Kings III runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Metacritic 91.

Satisfactory has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Platinum on ProtonDB). Metacritic 91.

Against the Storm has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Platinum on ProtonDB). Metacritic 91.

Factorio runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Metacritic 90.

Sid Meier's Civilization® V has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 90.

Total War: SHOGUN 2 has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 90.

Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 90.

Rhythm Doctor runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Metacritic 89.

XCOM: Enemy Unknown no longer has a Mac build on Steam, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Metacritic 89.

Rise of Nations: Extended Edition has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Metacritic 89.

Sid Meier's Civilization VI runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Metacritic 88.

Europa Universalis IV has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 87.

Total War: WARHAMMER II has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 87.

Mini Motorways has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 87.

Total War: Warhammer III runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Metacritic 86.

Monster Train has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Platinum on ProtonDB). Metacritic 86.

Desperados III has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 86.

Frostpunk 2 runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Metacritic 85.

Total War: Three Kingdoms has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 85.

Timberborn runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Metacritic 85.

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Metacritic 84.

Frostpunk no longer has a Mac build on Steam, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Metacritic 84.

FTL: Faster Than Light has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 84.

Magic: The Gathering Arena has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 84.

Anno 117: Pax Romana has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Metacritic 84.

Two Point Museum runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Metacritic 84.

Hearts of Iron IV has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 83.

L.A. Noire has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Metacritic 83.

Age of Mythology: Retold has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Metacritic 83.

Farthest Frontier has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Platinum on ProtonDB). Metacritic 83.

Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Metacritic 82.

Ratropolis has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 82.

Command & Conquer™ Remastered Collection has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Metacritic 82.

ISLANDERS runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Metacritic 82.

Sins of a Solar Empire®: Rebellion has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Metacritic 82.

Age of Wonders: Planetfall has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 81.

Northgard has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 81.

Barotrauma has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 81.

World of Warships no longer has a Mac build on Steam, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Metacritic 81.

Planet Zoo has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Metacritic 81.

Age of Empires® III (2007) has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Metacritic 81.

Northgard: Definitive Edition has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 81.

Total War: NAPOLEON – Definitive Edition has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 81.

Anno 1800 has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Metacritic 81.

Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™ has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 81.

Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Platinum on ProtonDB). Metacritic 81.

Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Metacritic 81.

Jagged Alliance 3 has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Metacritic 81.

Old World has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 80.

Company of Heroes 2 has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 80.

Teardown has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Metacritic 80.

KARDS - The WW2 Card Game has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Metacritic 80.

Total War: ATTILA runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Metacritic 80.

ENDLESS Space™ 2 has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 80.

Natural Selection 2 has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Metacritic 80.

Brutal Legend has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 80.

For The King has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 79.

Terra Nil runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Metacritic 79.

Corsair Cove has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Metacritic 79.

Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Metacritic 78.

Wargame: Red Dragon has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 78.

Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 78.

Mini Metro runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Metacritic 77.

Sanctum 2 has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 77.

Imperator: Rome has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 76.

Jurassic World Evolution 2 has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Metacritic 76.

Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Metacritic 76.

Planet Coaster 2 has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Metacritic 76.

Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Platinum on ProtonDB). Metacritic 75.

The Escapists 2 has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 75.

Victoria II has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Metacritic 75.

Dungeons 3 has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 75.

Aliens: Dark Descent has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Platinum on ProtonDB). Metacritic 75.

Iron Harvest has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Platinum on ProtonDB). Metacritic 75.

Bomber Crew has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 75.

Arma 3 runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Metacritic 74.

Forts has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Metacritic 74.

Banished has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Metacritic 73.

Isonzo has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 73.

Turmoil has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 73.

Legends of Kingdom Rush runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Metacritic 71.

The Escapists has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 71.

Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Metacritic 71.

Jurassic World Evolution has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Metacritic 69.

Age of Empires: Definitive Edition has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Metacritic 69.

Age of Empires II (Retired) has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Metacritic 68.

Game Dev Tycoon has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 68.

Age of Mythology: Extended Edition has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Metacritic 66.

Patrick's Parabox runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Rated 99% positive on Steam.

Monster Prom 3: Monster Roadtrip has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 97% positive on Steam.

Monster Prom 4: Monster Con has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 99% positive on Steam.

Linelith runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Rated 99% positive on Steam.

Dota Underlords has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 82% positive on Steam.

Victoria 3 runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Rated 70% positive on Steam.

Pacify has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 86% positive on Steam.

RISK: Global Domination runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Rated 79% positive on Steam.

ShellShock Live has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 93% positive on Steam.

20 Minutes Till Dawn has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 91% positive on Steam.

HUMANKIND™ runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Rated 69% positive on Steam.

Blackwake has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 81% positive on Steam.

Schedule I has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Platinum on ProtonDB). Rated 98% positive on Steam.

Space Engineers has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 89% positive on Steam.

Dyson Sphere Program has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Platinum on ProtonDB). Rated 97% positive on Steam.

Cookie Clicker runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Rated 96% positive on Steam.

Manor Lords has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Platinum on ProtonDB). Rated 84% positive on Steam.

Liar's Bar has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 90% positive on Steam.

Age of History II has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Platinum on ProtonDB). Rated 90% positive on Steam.

Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 83% positive on Steam.

STAR WARS™ Empire at War - Gold Pack has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 98% positive on Steam.

One-armed robber has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Platinum on ProtonDB). Rated 91% positive on Steam.

FPS Chess has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 84% positive on Steam.

Bodycam has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 80% positive on Steam.

Command & Conquer Red Alert™ 2 and Yuri’s Revenge™ has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 94% positive on Steam.

Your Only Move Is HUSTLE has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Platinum on ProtonDB). Rated 97% positive on Steam.

Zero Hour has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 77% positive on Steam.

Bendy and the Ink Machine no longer has a Mac build on Steam, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Platinum on ProtonDB). Rated 89% positive on Steam.

Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 96% positive on Steam.

Bloons TD Battles has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 91% positive on Steam.

100% Orange Juice runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Rated 91% positive on Steam.

Dorfromantik runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Rated 96% positive on Steam.

Hydroneer has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 86% positive on Steam.

Call to Arms - Gates of Hell: Ostfront no longer has a Mac build on Steam, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 85% positive on Steam.

PlateUp! has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Platinum on ProtonDB). Rated 95% positive on Steam.

Call to Arms has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 79% positive on Steam.

Football Manager 2024 runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Rated 92% positive on Steam.

XCOM®: Chimera Squad has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 71% positive on Steam.

Mindustry has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 96% positive on Steam.

Thronefall runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Rated 96% positive on Steam.

Hello Neighbor has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Platinum on ProtonDB). Rated 86% positive on Steam.

Project Winter has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 82% positive on Steam.

Operation: Harsh Doorstop has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Platinum on ProtonDB). Rated 78% positive on Steam.

Warhammer® 40,000: Dawn of War® - Soulstorm has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 95% positive on Steam.

Dawn of Man has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 87% positive on Steam.

Stronghold Crusader 2 has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 72% positive on Steam.

60 Seconds! Reatomized has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 94% positive on Steam.

Toribash runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Rated 88% positive on Steam.

IXION has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 79% positive on Steam.

Youtubers Life has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 77% positive on Steam.

Empires of the Undergrowth has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 94% positive on Steam.

Mechabellum runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Rated 84% positive on Steam.

LOCKDOWN Protocol has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 86% positive on Steam.

Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 97% positive on Steam.

Backpack Battles has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Platinum on ProtonDB). Rated 91% positive on Steam.

Shadowverse CCG has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 74% positive on Steam.

Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 77% positive on Steam.

Automation - The Car Company Tycoon Game has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 94% positive on Steam.

Session: Skate Sim has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Platinum on ProtonDB). Rated 83% positive on Steam.

A Total War Saga: THRONES OF BRITANNIA has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 71% positive on Steam.

Planetary Annihilation: TITANS has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 84% positive on Steam.

Orcs Must Die! 3 has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Platinum on ProtonDB). Rated 86% positive on Steam.

shapez runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Rated 96% positive on Steam.

Legion TD 2 - Multiplayer Tower Defense has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 86% positive on Steam.

War of Rights has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 88% positive on Steam.

Europa Universalis V has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Platinum on ProtonDB). Rated 67% positive on Steam.

Slay the Spire 2 runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Rated 61% positive on Steam.

Sea Power : Naval Combat in the Missile Age has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 91% positive on Steam.

Captain of Industry has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Platinum on ProtonDB). Rated 90% positive on Steam.

WARNO has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 80% positive on Steam.

Bloons TD Battles 2 has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 84% positive on Steam.

Sandustry runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Rated 97% positive on Steam.

Sins of a Solar Empire II has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Platinum on ProtonDB). Rated 84% positive on Steam.

CloverPit has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Platinum on ProtonDB). Rated 90% positive on Steam.

Kingdom Two Crowns has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 90% positive on Steam.

Town to City has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Platinum on ProtonDB). Rated 97% positive on Steam.

Easy Red 2 runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Rated 90% positive on Steam.