Best Ambient Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 159 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 5/29/2024.
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1. INSIDE
Hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark project. INSIDE is a dark, narrative-driven platformer combining intense action with challenging puzzles. It has been critically acclaimed for its moody art style, ambient soundtrack and unsettling atmosphere.
INSIDE 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 58,528 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 56,658 positive reviews and 1,870 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
2. 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 #2 spot for the best Mac OS Ambient games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 85 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 85 positive reviews and 0 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 | 2/16/2024 |
| Developer | Fish Tin Games |
| Publisher | Fish Tin Games |
| Steam App Id | 2744260 |
3. Mountain
Existential Nature Simulation
Mountain has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Ambient games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,201 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,314 positive reviews and 1,887 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 |
4. 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 84, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Ambient games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 47 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 47 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "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 | 9/22/2023 |
| Developer | Bardsley Creative |
| Publisher | Bardsley Creative |
| Steam App Id | 1575510 |
5. RPG Sounds
RPG Sounds is the best audio tool for Dungeon Masters and TTRPG Players.
RPG Sounds has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Ambient games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 107 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 102 positive reviews and 5 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 | 1/27/2021 |
| Developer | Cast n Play |
| Publisher | Cast n Play |
| Steam App Id | 1480140 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Mac OS Ambient games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 189 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 176 positive reviews and 13 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 |
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 449 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 406 positive reviews and 43 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 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. Osmos
Enter the ambient world of Osmos: elegant, physics-based gameplay, dreamlike visuals, and a minimalist, electronic soundtrack. Your objective is to grow by absorbing other motes. Propel yourself by ejecting matter behind you. But be wise: ejecting matter also shrinks you. Relax - good things come to those who wait.
Osmos has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Ambient games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,326 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,146 positive reviews and 180 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, it is possible to play Osmos on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 8/18/2009 |
| Developer | Hemisphere Games |
| Publisher | Hemisphere Games |
| Steam App Id | 29180 |
9. Matter
Dive into a vibrant, mystical world, where the laws of gravity crumble and the landscapes terraform before you. Embark on a dreamlike, abstract dimension, where matter and sound come alive and harmonize with your actions. A unique sensory journey awaits!
Matter has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Ambient games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 170 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 153 positive reviews and 17 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 12/18/2018 |
| Franchise | Concrete Games |
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| Steam App Id | 978250 |
10. Tiny Bubbles
Play with squishy clusters of soap bubbles in this mesmerizing physics puzzle game. Winner of over a dozen indie gaming awards!
Tiny Bubbles has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Ambient games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 52 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 49 positive reviews and 3 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.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 5/8/2018 |
| Developer | Pine Street Codeworks LLC |
| Publisher | Pine Street Codeworks LLC |
| Steam App Id | 705500 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 10 best Ambient games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 100 | 7/7/2016 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/16/2024 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 58 | 8/18/2014 | 86 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/22/2023 | 84 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 1/27/2021 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/13/2020 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/12/2017 | 84 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 8/18/2009 | 82 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/18/2018 | 81 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/8/2018 | 81 | $9.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 29). INSIDE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 25). The Zhukov Line on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 29). Mountain on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 22). Seedlings on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). RPG Sounds on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). My Hole is a Mouth of Dirt on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). OVIVO on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 25). Osmos on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 26). Matter on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 29). Tiny Bubbles on Steam. Steam Store.