Best Cozy Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 941 Cozy 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. Cozy game rankings were last updated on 1/8/2025.
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1. TOEM: A Photo Adventure
Set off on a delightful expedition and use your photographic eye to uncover the mysteries of the magical TOEM in this hand-drawn adventure game. Chat with quirky characters, solve their problems by snapping neat photos, and make your way through a relaxing landscape!
TOEM: A Photo Adventure holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Cozy game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,569 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,511 positive reviews and 58 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 9/17/2021 |
| Franchise | popagenda |
| Developer | Something We Made |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1307580 |
2. Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to)
A game about writing nice letters to real people. Write and receive encouraging letters in a cozy room. Trade stickers and listen to chill music. We're all in this together. Sometimes all you need are a few kind words.
Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Cozy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,904 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,744 positive reviews and 160 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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, it is possible to play Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 9/12/2019 |
| Developer | Popcannibal |
| Publisher | Popcannibal |
| Steam App Id | 1070710 |
3. Virtual Cottage
Virtual Cottage gives you a comfy place to rest and be productive without any distractions. Open the game, set yourself a goal and enjoy the atmosphere.
Virtual Cottage has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Cozy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,048 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,831 positive reviews and 217 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Virtual Cottage on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
4. Minami Lane
Welcome to Minami Lane! Build your own street in this tiny cozy, casual management sim! Unlock and customize buildings, manage your shops, and maximize the happiness of your villagers to complete quests and fill your street with love!
Minami Lane has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Cozy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,563 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,473 positive reviews and 90 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 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 | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 2/28/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 2678990 |
5. Smushi Come Home
Play as a tiny lil' mushroom who's lost in the forest and can't find its way home. Explore unique areas freely at your own pace, chat with friendly inhabitants, and take on different adventures to get back home!
Smushi Come Home has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Cozy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,039 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,020 positive reviews and 19 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.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 6/10/2023 |
| Franchise | Mooneye Studios |
| Developer | SomeHumbleOnion |
| Publisher | Mooneye Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1740300 |
6. Loddlenaut
Play as an interstellar custodian sent to clean up a polluted ocean planet. Pick up trash, explore the vibrant waters, and take care of axolotl-like alien creatures!
Loddlenaut has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Cozy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,782 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,706 positive reviews and 76 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.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 11/16/2023 |
| Franchise | Secret Mode |
| Developer | Moon Lagoon |
| Publisher | Secret Mode |
| Steam App Id | 1644940 |
7. Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley
Join Snufkin in this musical adventure about restoring harmony and balance to Moominvalley, protecting it from the industrious Park Keeper.
Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Cozy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,705 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,636 positive reviews and 69 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.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 3/7/2024 |
| Franchise | Raw Fury Games |
| Developer | Hyper Games |
| Publisher | Raw Fury |
| Steam App Id | 1808680 |
8. Cattails: Wildwood Story
Become a cat! In this cozy life sim RPG, you'll lead your colony into the mysterious Wildwood. Hunt prey, harvest herbs, collect magical treasures, & defend your new home from intruders. Build a thriving town to recruit new cats. Get to know the residents, fall in love, & raise a litter of kittens!
Cattails: Wildwood Story has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Cozy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,461 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,430 positive reviews and 31 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.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 10/20/2023 |
| Franchise | Falcon Development |
| Developer | Falcon Development |
| Publisher | Falcon Development |
| Steam App Id | 1882500 |
9. Duck Detective: The Secret Salami
Solving crime is no walk in the pond. You are a down-on-his-luck detective who also happens to be a duck. Use your powers of de-duck-tion to inspect evidence, fill in the blanks, and bust the case wide open! This is a short but twisty detective case.
Duck Detective: The Secret Salami has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Cozy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,354 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,170 positive reviews and 184 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 5/23/2024 |
| Franchise | Happy Broccoli Games |
| Developer | Happy Broccoli Games |
| Publisher | Happy Broccoli Games |
| Steam App Id | 2637990 |
10. Melatonin
Melatonin is a rhythm game about dreams and reality merging together. It uses animations and sound cues to keep you on beat without any intimidating overlays or interfaces. Harmonize through a variety of dreamy levels containing surprising challenges, hand-drawn art, and vibrant music.
Melatonin has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Cozy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,673 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,357 positive reviews and 316 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 12/15/2022 |
| Developer | Half Asleep |
| Publisher | Half Asleep |
| Steam App Id | 1585220 |
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| 11 | 9/17/2021 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 9/12/2019 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 373 | 10/7/2020 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 25 | 2/28/2024 | 94 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 6/10/2023 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 11/16/2023 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 15 | 3/7/2024 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 29 | 10/20/2023 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 5/23/2024 | 92 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 33 | 12/15/2022 | 92 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 3). Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 16). Virtual Cottage on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 22). Minami Lane on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 6). Smushi Come Home on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 4). Loddlenaut on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 5). Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 25). Cattails: Wildwood Story on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). Duck Detective: The Secret Salami on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 4). Melatonin on Steam. Steam Store.