The Best Turn-based Games for Mac OS - Page 3

Update : Day of the Shell added at rank #31.
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The Banner Saga 2 (2016)

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

The Banner Saga 2 is a gripping Norse-inspired fantasy adventure that engages you with its exceptional narrative and captivating art direction. The game features a turn-based combat system that challenges your strategic thinking, new creatures and obstacles, and battles resolved through primary objectives rather than max-murdering the other side. Make difficult decisions that can lead to starvation, mutiny or death, while defying traditional conventions and rejecting typical rules of morality. The sequel is a must-play, with vastly improved combat, deep and rewarding narrative, and an immersive visual and sound design.

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What we like:
  • Engaging narrative
  • Captivating art direction
  • Improved combat system
  • New creatures and obstacles
  • Battles resolved through primary objectives
What could be improved:
  • Difficult for new players who did not play the first game
  • Console controls are awkward and obtuse
  • Environmental art can make combat harder to navigate
  • Not very action-packed
  • Characters can die without notice

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

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Farlanders (2023)

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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

23

The Battle of Polytopia (2016)

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94
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IOS iPhone PC Windows Linux Mac OS Android Nintendo Switch

The Battle of Polytopia is a simplified 4X game that allows players to experience the Explore, Expand, Exploit, Exterminate aspects of the genre in under an hour. Available for mobile devices, it's the pocket-sized 4X that anyone can play anywhere.

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What we like:
  • Distillation of the 4X genre in a great turn-based action game
  • Mechanism for competitive play
  • Addresses limitations of chess
What could be improved:
  • Limited multiplayer and co-op options
  • Not ideal for players who want a longer game

  • turn-based
  • 4x
  • strategy
  • civilization
  • diplomacy
  • empire
  • multiplayer
  • building
  • economy
  • tactical
  • real-time

24

Of Blades & Tails (2023)

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90
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Linux Mac OS PC Windows

A turn-based RPG that is action-oriented but rewards a thoughtful approach. Explore a fantastic land populated by different animal tribes. Follow the main story or hunt for treasures in ancient ruins and mysterious dungeons. Develop your character and gain powerful equipment.


  • turn-based
  • rpg
  • tactical
  • magic
  • hack-and-slash
  • procedural
  • fantasy
  • top-down

25

Massi (2022)

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IOS iPhone Mac OS PC Windows Xbox One Xbox Series X j Nintendo Switch Playstation 5

Massi is a retro platformer game with souls like features. Fully made in hand-made pixel art, fun, fast paced. Fighting, exploration, tight controls, puzzle solving, difficult boss fights.


  • turn-based
  • tactical
  • strategy
  • battle
  • combat
  • fight
  • fantasy
  • stealth
  • cover
  • rpg
  • squad
  • soundtrack
  • metroidvania
  • war
  • souls

26

Darkest DungeonA (2016)

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PC Windows Mac OS Linux Playstation 4 vita Nintendo Switch Xbox One

Darkest Dungeon is a challenging gothic roguelike turn-based RPG about the psychological stresses of adventuring. Recruit, train, and lead a team of flawed heroes against unimaginable horrors, stress, disease, and the ever-encroaching dark. Can you keep your heroes together when all hope is lost?

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  • dungeon
  • turn-based
  • rogue-like
  • dungeon-crawler
  • rpg
  • gothic
  • battle
  • fight
  • psychological
  • narration

27

Jump Ball Quest (2023)

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Mac OS PC Windows IOS iPhone Android

Move your ball to the goal! Avoid obstacles by moving your ball left and right and enjoy the thrilling moment! [Feature] - Jump ball quest provides you the most simple but the best entertainment! - Stars that You earn trough every stage can be exchanged into game gold! - Every one can enjoy Jump ball quest with simple controls. - Tons of levels and stages with various obstacles - Various in-game items that will support your game play (block installation item, obstacle neutralizing item) - 16 languages supported

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  • turn-based
  • card
  • rpg
  • battler
  • strategy
  • japanese
  • truck
  • 2-rpg
  • multiplayer
  • simulation2018
  • war
  • historical
  • pvp
  • grand-strategy

28

Dotage (2023)

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PC Windows Mac OS Linux

Embark on a gripping survival journey in dotAGE, where you'll lead your villagers to thrive against all odds. Craft your strategy, build your village, and face the mysterious apocalypse. Each decision shapes your destiny in this enthralling turn-based adventure with endless replayability. Will you unveil the secrets and ensure your villagers' legacy?

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What we like:
  • Strategic turn-based gameplay
  • High replay value with roguelite elements
  • Diverse characters for varied playstyles
  • Intuitive controls
  • Robust accessibility options
What could be improved:
  • One bad luck will ruin your game

  • turn-based
  • rogue-like
  • resource-management
  • colony
  • city-building
  • tabletop
  • humor
  • board-game
  • medieval
  • building
  • resource
  • buildings
  • simulation
  • dark
  • pixel

29

Kaiju Wars (2022)

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

Play out a Kaiju movie as the (hopelessly) outclassed military in this stylish 2D turn-based strategy game. Construct buildings and defend your city with cannon-fodder tanks, jets and more as the devastating kaiju grow in power with every attack.

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  • turn-based
  • tactical
  • strategy
  • tanks
  • mech
  • isometric
  • base-building
  • pve

30

Super Bullet Break (2022)

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PC Windows Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch Mac OS

Super Bullet Break is a deck-building roguelike game with addictive gacha mechanics and great fan service featuring over 160 anime girl bullets. The game's unique time management system adds a new layer of depth to the turn-based combat. Although the game can be frustrating at times, it offers highly replayable mechanics that are perfect for short bursts of play or as a time filler over the long term. If you enjoy challenging deck builders with addictive gameplay, Super Bullet Break is definitely worth playing.

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What we like:
  • Addictive gacha mechanics
  • Unique time management system
  • Great fan service
  • Highly replayable mechanics
  • Challenging gameplay
What could be improved:
  • Can be frustrating at times
  • Difficulty curve is uneven
  • Randomization can result in a lousy hand
  • Early levels are disproportionately challenging

  • card
  • turn-based
  • deckbuilder
  • rogue-like
  • tactical
  • strategy
  • rhythm
  • battle
  • battler
  • collector
  • creature
  • cute
  • anime
  • dating-sim
  • deck

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