Best Cozy Games on Steam (for Mac OS)

Steam currently has 1,217 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 6/23/2025.

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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!

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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 8,534 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,465 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 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.

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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 8,940 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,775 positive reviews and 165 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.

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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 10,437 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,207 positive reviews and 230 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).

Release Date 10/7/2020
Franchise DU&I
Developer DU&I
Publisher DU&I
Steam App Id 1369320

4. 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.

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Spirit City: Lofi Sessions has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Cozy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,281 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,986 positive reviews and 295 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $11.99 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 $11.99
Release Date 4/8/2024
Franchise Mooncube Games
Developer Mooncube Games
Publisher Mooncube Games
Steam App Id 2113850

5. Kabuto Park

Enjoy summer in Kabuto Park! Catch the cutest bugs, train them and win the Summer Beetle Battles Championship in this tiny bug collection game! Upgrade your equipment to find rarer, stronger and shinier little friends.

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Kabuto Park has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Cozy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,711 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,708 positive reviews and 3 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 Kabuto Park on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $4.99
Release Date 5/28/2025
Developers
Publisher Doot Tiny Games
Steam App Id 3376990

6. 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!

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Smushi Come Home 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 2,234 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,213 positive reviews and 21 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

7. 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!

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Loddlenaut has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Cozy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,465 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,378 positive reviews and 87 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $8.99 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 $8.99
Release Date 11/16/2023
Franchise Secret Mode
Developer Moon Lagoon
Publisher Secret Mode
Steam App Id 1644940

8. 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!

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Minami Lane has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Cozy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,417 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,298 positive reviews and 119 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
Developers
Publishers
Steam App Id 2678990

9. Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping

You are the one and only Duck Detective, a depressed and recently divorced duck who must quack the case. Inspect evidence, make de-duck-tions, and solve this no-murder mystery!

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Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Cozy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,169 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,157 positive reviews and 12 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. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.

Steam Price $9.99
Release Date 5/22/2025
Franchise Happy Broccoli Games
Developer Happy Broccoli Games
Publisher Happy Broccoli Games
Steam App Id 2714620

10. Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley

Join Snufkin in this musical adventure about restoring harmony and balance to Moominvalley, protecting it from the industrious Park Keeper.

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Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Cozy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,062 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,981 positive reviews and 81 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

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TOEM: A Photo Adventure steam charts
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Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) steam charts
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95
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10/7/2020
95
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Spirit City: Lofi Sessions steam charts
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4/8/2024
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Kabuto Park steam charts
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5/28/2025
95
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Smushi Come Home steam charts
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6/10/2023
94
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Loddlenaut steam charts
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11/16/2023
94
$8.99
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Minami Lane steam charts
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2/28/2024
94
$4.99
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Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping steam charts
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5/22/2025
93
$9.99
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Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley steam charts
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3/7/2024
93
$19.99
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 23). TOEM: A Photo Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 31). Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 19). Virtual Cottage on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 22). Spirit City: Lofi Sessions on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 12). Kabuto Park on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 16). Smushi Come Home on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 21). Loddlenaut on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 11). Minami Lane on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 20). Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 15). Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley on Steam. Steam Store.

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