Games like Warlords II on Mac
3 of the 5 modern alternatives to Warlords II (1993) run on Mac. One of them is free, and the cheapest paid option is Songs of Conquest at € 29,99. 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 Battle for Wesnoth Indie
FreeA free open-source fantasy turn-based strategy game with campaigns.
The Battle for Wesnoth runs on PC, Mac, Linux. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, Steam Deck.
Songs of Conquest Indie
€ 29,99An indie fantasy strategy game of conquest, heroes and empire-building.
Songs of Conquest is also an alternative to 3 other classics
Songs of Conquest runs on PC, Mac, Linux. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Fantasy General II
€ 39,99A modern hex-based fantasy strategy game with hero-led armies.
Fantasy General II is also an alternative to 1 other classic
Fantasy General II runs on PC, Mac. Not available on Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. It is Steam Deck Unsupported.
Not on Mac
These alternatives to Warlords II are listed on the main page, but do not run on Mac:
All 5 games like Warlords II