Games like Sid Meier's Colonization on Mac
3 of the 5 modern alternatives to Sid Meier's Colonization (1994) run on Mac. One of them is free, and the cheapest paid option is Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization at € 9,99. 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.
The Colonists Indie
€ 22,99A relaxed settlement and supply-chain builder about growing a colony from nothing.
The Colonists runs on PC, Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. It is Steam Deck Playable.
FreeCol Indie
FreeA free open-source remake of the classic Colonization.
FreeCol runs on PC, Mac, Linux. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, Steam Deck.
Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization
€ 9,99A standalone modern remake built on the Civilization IV engine.
Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization runs on PC, Mac. Not available on Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. It is Steam Deck Playable.
Not on Mac
These alternatives to Sid Meier's Colonization are listed on the main page, but do not run on Mac:
All 5 games like Sid Meier's Colonization