Best Ambient Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 227 Ambient games, but not all of them are able to be played on Mac. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Ambient game rankings were last updated on 9/30/2025.
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1. Spirit City: Lofi Sessions
Spirit City: Lofi Sessions is a gamified focus tool, set to a soothing lofi soundtrack. Discover and collect Spirits, customize your cozy virtual space, and facilitate your real-life tasks with a collection of handy features designed to improve concentration and ease stress.
Spirit City: Lofi Sessions holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Ambient game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,890 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,567 positive reviews and 323 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.19 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Spirit City: Lofi Sessions on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $7.19 |
| Release Date | 4/8/2024 |
| Franchise | Mooncube Games |
| Developer | Mooncube Games |
| Publisher | Mooncube Games |
| Steam App Id | 2113850 |
2. Ithya: Magic Studies
Ithya: Magic Study is a cozy background app combined with productivity tools. Customize your room and relax with lofi or fantasy playlists in beautiful, hand-drawn environments. Perfect for a focused or creative session in a magical world.
Ithya: Magic Studies has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Ambient games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,222 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,193 positive reviews and 29 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $10.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Ithya: Magic Studies on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $10.99 |
| Release Date | 5/7/2025 |
| Developer | BlueTurtle |
| Publisher | BlueTurtle |
| Steam App Id | 3330250 |
3. Zen Aquarium
Immerse yourself in the ultimate relaxing aquarium experience. Watch fish glide gracefully through a serene, ever-changing tank—no setup, no stress, just pure tranquility. Enjoy soothing visuals and ambient ASMR sounds as your aquarium comes to life effortlessly. Your peaceful escape awaits!
Zen Aquarium has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Ambient games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 168 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 165 positive reviews and 3 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Zen Aquarium on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
4. The Zhukov Line
A short one-room-horror which takes place on a livestock train in a dystopian Soviet state
The Zhukov Line has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Ambient games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 131 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 128 positive reviews and 3 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play The Zhukov Line on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/16/2024 |
| Developer | Fish Tin Games |
| Publisher | Fish Tin Games |
| Steam App Id | 2744260 |
5. Mountain
Existential Nature Simulation
Mountain has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Ambient games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,267 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,346 positive reviews and 1,921 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Mountain on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $0.99 |
| Release Date | 8/18/2014 |
| Developer | David OReilly |
| Publisher | David OReilly |
| Steam App Id | 313340 |
6. Seedlings
An atmospheric 2D puzzle platformer made using real photos and videos from New Zealand's native forest. Become a seed that can possess different plant creatures with unique abilities. Solve the obstacles in your way to discover the secrets of the Seedlings.
Seedlings has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Ambient games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 63 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 63 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 9/21/2023 |
| Developer | Bardsley Creative |
| Publisher | Bardsley Creative |
| Steam App Id | 1575510 |
7. OVIVO
OVIVO is a minimalistic platformer with unusual mechanics where everything is as simple as black and white. The journey in this metaphoric world is filled with illusions and hidden messages.
OVIVO has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Ambient games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 463 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 418 positive reviews and 45 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
8. My Hole is a Mouth of Dirt
A lonely cloaked being called Mole services instructions from what he believes is the voice of God. As he wanders a desolate, otherwordly underground his faith is tested as he must deliver a baby.
My Hole is a Mouth of Dirt has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Ambient games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 227 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 208 positive reviews and 19 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 4/13/2020 |
| Franchise | Yai Gameworks |
| Developer | Yai Gameworks |
| Publisher | Yai Gameworks |
| Steam App Id | 1251690 |
9. KAMLA
Find a way out of an old mansion as a priest, you have been tasked to exorcise a woman who has been possessed. Solve puzzles and complete objectives to cure her demonic possession in this SURVIVAL HORROR experience.
KAMLA has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Ambient games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 201 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 183 positive reviews and 18 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 5/7/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 2585270 |
10. Seasonala Cemetery
A meditative experience that invites players to explore the serene beauty of a living, breathing cemetery as it changes with the seasons.
Seasonala Cemetery has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Ambient games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 66 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 63 positive reviews and 3 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 6/7/2025 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Gabby DaRienzo |
| Steam App Id | 3272690 |
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| 2,194 | 4/8/2024 | 95 | $7.19 | Steam Charts | |
| 222 | 5/7/2025 | 92 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 41 | 9/25/2025 | 88 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 2/16/2024 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 45 | 8/18/2014 | 86 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/21/2023 | 86 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/12/2017 | 84 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 4/13/2020 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 5/7/2024 | 83 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 6/7/2025 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 30). Spirit City: Lofi Sessions on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 15). Ithya: Magic Studies on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 14). Zen Aquarium on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 29). The Zhukov Line on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 14). Mountain on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 10). Seedlings on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 6). OVIVO on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 27). My Hole is a Mouth of Dirt on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 11). KAMLA on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 15). Seasonala Cemetery on Steam. Steam Store.