Games like Master of Orion on Mac

4 of the 5 modern alternatives to Master of Orion (1993) run on Mac. The cheapest is Interstellar Space: Genesis at € 29,99. 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: Steam Deck 4

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

Stellaris

€ 39,99 + in-app purchases

Paradox's enormous, deep space grand-strategy 4X.

Stellaris is also an alternative to 2 other classics

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

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

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Interstellar Space: Genesis Indie

€ 29,99

An indie space 4X built as a love letter to Master of Orion.

Interstellar Space: Genesis 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

Interstellar Space: Genesis 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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Master of Orion (2016)

€ 29,99

A modern, voice-acted remake of the classic 4X formula.

Master of Orion (2016) 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

Master of Orion (2016) runs on PC, Mac, Linux. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. It is Steam Deck Playable.

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Endless Space 2

€ 39,99

A beautiful, story-rich space 4X with distinctive factions and a strong turn-based combat layer.

Endless Space 2 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

Endless Space 2 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 Master of Orion are listed on the main page, but do not run on Mac:

All 5 games like Master of Orion