Games like Civilization II on Mac

5 of the 6 modern alternatives to Civilization II (1996) run on Mac. One of them is free, and the cheapest paid option is Old World at € 39,99. One is made by independent developers.

Mac support for classics is patchier than PC, and Apple's move away from 32-bit software broke a lot of older re-releases. What works well: games sold through Steam or GOG with native Apple Silicon builds, cross-platform open-source engine ports, and browser-based versions. Many remaining gaps can be closed with an emulator or a compatibility layer.

Other devices: PlayStation 3 Xbox 3 Steam Deck 3

Prices, platform availability and Steam Deck compatibility can change at any time. Always check the store page before buying.

Sid Meier's Civilization VI

€ 29,99 + in-app purchases

A very approachable, content-rich entry that also runs on mobile.

Sid Meier's Civilization VI is also an alternative to 3 other classics

Available on
PC Mac Linux iPhone iPad Android phone Android tablet PlayStation Xbox Switch Steam Deck

Sid Meier's Civilization VI runs on PC, Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Steam Deck.

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Sid Meier's Civilization VII

€ 69,99

The latest entry in the flagship 4X series, playable across desktop and consoles.

Available on
PC Mac Linux iPhone iPad Android phone Android tablet PlayStation Xbox Switch Steam Deck

Sid Meier's Civilization VII runs on PC, Mac, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, Steam Deck.

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Freeciv

Free

A free, open-source Civ-style strategy game.

Freeciv is also an alternative to 2 other classics

Available on
PC Mac Linux iPhone iPad Android phone Android tablet PlayStation Xbox Switch Steam Deck

Freeciv runs on PC, Mac, Linux. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, Steam Deck.

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Humankind

€ 49,99

A historical 4X where you swap cultures each era instead of picking one civilisation for the whole game.

Humankind is also an alternative to 1 other classic

Available on
PC Mac Linux iPhone iPad Android phone Android tablet PlayStation Xbox Switch Steam Deck Playable

Humankind runs on PC, Mac, PlayStation, Xbox. Not available on Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, Switch. It is Steam Deck Playable.

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Old World Indie

€ 39,99

A critically adored indie historical 4X with a character-driven twist.

Old World is also an alternative to 3 other classics

Available on
PC Mac Linux iPhone iPad Android phone Android tablet PlayStation Xbox Switch Steam Deck Playable

Old World runs on PC, Mac. Not available on Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. It is Steam Deck Playable.

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Not on Mac

These alternatives to Civilization II are listed on the main page, but do not run on Mac:

All 6 games like Civilization II