Games like Dune II on Mac
3 of the 5 modern alternatives to Dune II (1992) run on Mac. 2 of them are free, and the cheapest paid option is Tooth and Tail at € 19,99. 2 are 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.
Prices, platform availability and Steam Deck compatibility can change at any time. Always check the store page before buying.
Dune Legacy Indie
FreeA free open-source rebuild of Dune II with modern resolutions, multi-unit selection and proper build queues.
Dune Legacy runs on PC, Mac, Linux. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, Steam Deck.
Tooth and Tail Indie
€ 19,99A fast, streamlined indie RTS designed for controllers.
Tooth and Tail is also an alternative to 1 other classic
Tooth and Tail runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, Xbox, Switch. It is Steam Deck Playable.
OpenRA
FreeA free, open-source engine that modernises classic Westwood RTS games.
OpenRA is also an alternative to 1 other classic
OpenRA runs on PC, Mac, Linux. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, Steam Deck.
Not on Mac
These alternatives to Dune II are listed on the main page, but do not run on Mac:
All 5 games like Dune II