This is part of a series. Showcasing popular and intriguing games from the past 12 years or so. Based on my own idiosyncratic curation. A few remasters included. Most early access games excluded. Games only appear in one category (I tried my best). Mishmash is primarily about suggesting games with good potential for Mac users. Everything here works on macOS silicon.
Categories:
2D Action – 2D Platformer – 3D Action part 1 – 3D Action part 2 – Adventure part 1 – Adventure part 2 – Adventure part 3 – Arcade – Building and Management – Cards – Dating Sim – Driving and Racing – Metroidvania – Multiplayer – Physics – Puzzle part 1 – Puzzle part 2 – Rhythm – RPG part 1 – RPG part 2 – Roguelike and Roguelite – Sandbox – Simulation – Sports – Strategy part 1 – Strategy part 2 – Survival – Visual Novel
Armello (2015)
“Armello is a grim fairy-tale board game come to life, with every match combining deep, tactical card play, rich tabletop strategy and RPG elements. Leverage subterfuge, spells and careful strategy to wrangle control of the game’s chaotic odds as you quest for the throne.”
macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS • Switch • PlayStation • Xbox • Android • iOS
Available from Steam, console and mobile stores.
The Battle of Polytopia (2020)
“Welcome to the unique turn-based strategy game set in the strange, flat world of the Square. Lead one of 12 distinct civilizations to victory by expanding your empire, researching technologies and ultimately become ruler of the world! Play in single-player or multiplayer mode for up to 15 players.”
macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS • Switch • Android • iOS
Available from Steam, console and mobile stores.
Bloons TD 6 (2018)
“The Bloons are back and better than ever! Get ready for a massive 3D tower defense game designed to give you hours and hours of the best strategy gaming available.”
macOS • Windows • Android • iOS
Available from Steam, Epic, and mobile stores.
Sid Meier’s Civilization VI (2016)
“Civilization VI is the newest installment in the award winning Civilization Franchise. Expand your empire, advance your culture and go head-to-head against history’s greatest leaders. Will your civilization stand the test of time?”
macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS • Switch • PlayStation • Xbox • Android • iOS
Available from Steam, Epic, App Store, console and mobile stores.
Company of Heroes 2 (2013)
“Experience the ultimate WWII RTS platform with COH2 and its standalone expansions. This package includes the base game, which you can then upgrade by purchasing The Western Front Armies, Ardennes Assault and/or The British Forces. More info in the “About This Game” section below.”
macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS
Available from Steam, and App Store.
Creeper World 3: Arc Eternal (2014)
“Creeper World 3 is what happens when cellular automata takes over a strategy simulation. Instead of discrete units that attack your base, a fluid-like substance spreads over the terraformable terrain. Your base, your weapons, your strategy… you must adapt them all.”
macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS
Available from Steam.
Crusader Kings III (2020)
“Love, fight, scheme, and claim greatness. Determine your noble house’s legacy in the sprawling grand strategy of Crusader Kings III. Death is only the beginning as you guide your dynasty’s bloodline in the rich and larger-than-life simulation of the Middle Ages.”
macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS • PlayStation • Xbox
Available from Steam, and console stores.
Desperados III (2020)
“Desperados III is a story-driven, hardcore tactical stealth game, set in a ruthless Wild West scenario. Play smart if you want to succeed. A good plan can make the difference between survival and finding yourself at the business end of a pistol.”
macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS • PlayStation • Xbox
Available from GOG, Steam, Epic, and console stores.
Dungeons 3 (2017)
“At last, the Dungeon Lord has successfully united the forces of evil and established his dark empire. Time for the next step in his most diabolical quest: expansion!”
macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS • Switch • PlayStation • Xbox
Available from GOG, Steam, Epic, and console stores.
Europa Universalis IV (2013)
“Europa Universalis IV gives you control of a nation through four dramatic centuries. Rule your land and dominate the world with unparalleled freedom, depth and historical accuracy. Write a new history of the world and build an empire for the ages.”
macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS
Available from GOG, Steam, Epic.
Frostpunk (2018)
“Frostpunk is the first society survival game. As the ruler of the last city on Earth, it is your duty to manage both its citizens and infrastructure. What decisions will you make to ensure your society’s survival? What will you do when pushed to breaking point? Who will you become in the process?”
macOS • Windows • PlayStation • Xbox
Available from GOG, Steam, Epic, App Store, and console stores.
Hearts of Iron IV (2016)
“Victory is at your fingertips! Your ability to lead your nation is your supreme weapon, the strategy game Hearts of Iron IV lets you take command of any nation in World War II; the most engaging conflict in world history.”
macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS
Available from Steam.
Into the Breach (2018)
“Control powerful mechs from the future to defeat an alien threat. Each attempt to save the world presents a new randomly generated challenge in this turn-based strategy game.”
macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS • Switch • Android • iOS
Available from GOG, Steam, Epic, Netflix, and console stores.
Invisible, Inc. (2015)
“Take control of Invisible’s agents in the field and infiltrate the world’s most dangerous corporations. Stealth, precision, and teamwork are essential in high-stakes, high-profit missions, where every move may cost an agent their life.”
macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS • Switch • PlayStation • iPad
Available from GOG, Steam, console and mobile stores.
Kingdom Rush Vengeance – Tower Defense (2020)
“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!”
macOS • Windows • Android • iOS
Available from GOG, Steam, App Store, and mobile stores.
Kingdom Two Crowns (2018)
“In Kingdom Two Crowns, players must work in the brand-new solo or co-op campaign mode to build their kingdom and secure it from the threat of the Greed. Experience new technology, units, enemies, mounts, and secrets in the next evolution of the award-winning micro strategy franchise!”
macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS • Switch • PlayStation • Xbox • Android • iOS
Available from GOG, Steam, console and mobile stores.
Kingdoms and Castles (2017)
“Kingdoms and Castles is a city-building simulation game about growing a kingdom from a tiny hamlet to a sprawling city and imposing castle. Make trade agreements, alliance, and war with neighboring AI controlled kingdoms. Each villager and resource is individually simulated.”
macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS
Available from GOG, Steam, and Itch.
Midnight Protocol (2021)
“Midnight Protocol is a tactical narrative-driven RPG with unique keyboard-only controls. Hack into servers, beat security systems and discover encrypted secrets while you try to find answers to why and how you got doxxed.”
macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS
Available from GOG, and Steam.
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