Best Cute Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 21,690 Cute 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. Cute game rankings were last updated on 9/1/2025.
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1. Stardew Valley
You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?
Stardew Valley holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Cute game on Steam" with a Player Score of 98. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 924,847 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 910,416 positive reviews and 14,431 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 2/26/2016 |
| Developer | ConcernedApe |
| Publisher | ConcernedApe |
| Steam App Id | 413150 |
2. A Short Hike
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.
A Short Hike has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Cute games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,904 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,740 positive reviews and 164 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 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.
3. Aseprite
Aseprite is a pixel-art tool to create 2D animations, sprites, and any kind of graphics for games.
Aseprite has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Cute games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,947 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,732 positive reviews and 215 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. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Aseprite on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 2/22/2016 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Igara Studio |
| Steam App Id | 431730 |
4. Slime Rancher
Slime Rancher is the tale of Beatrix LeBeau, a plucky, young rancher who sets out for a life a thousand light years away from Earth on the ‘Far, Far Range’ where she tries her hand at making a living wrangling slimes.
Slime Rancher has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Cute games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 141,585 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 138,716 positive reviews and 2,869 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Slime Rancher on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 8/1/2017 |
| Franchise | Monomi Park |
| Developer | Monomi Park |
| Publisher | Monomi Park |
| Steam App Id | 433340 |
5. OneShot
OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.
OneShot has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Cute games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 56,983 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 56,028 positive reviews and 955 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, it is not possible to play or run OneShot on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 12/8/2016 |
| Developer | Future Cat LLC |
| Publisher | KOMODO |
| Steam App Id | 420530 |
6. Totally Accurate Battle Simulator
Be the leader of wobblers from ancient lands, spooky places, and fantasy worlds. Watch them fight in simulations made with the wobbliest physics system ever created, make your own wobblers in the unit creator and send your army off to fight your friends in multiplayer.
Totally Accurate Battle Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Cute games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 138,565 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 135,545 positive reviews and 3,020 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 | 4/1/2021 |
| Franchise | Landfall Games |
| Developer | Landfall |
| Publisher | Landfall |
| Steam App Id | 508440 |
7. Helltaker
Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.
Helltaker has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Cute games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 125,635 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 122,779 positive reviews and 2,856 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 Helltaker on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
8. Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition
Zombies are invading your home, and the only defense is your arsenal of plants! Armed with an alien nursery-worth of zombie-zapping plants like peashooters and cherry bombs, you'll need to think fast and plant faster to stop dozens of types of zombies dead in their tracks.
Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Cute games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 143,197 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 139,788 positive reviews and 3,409 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 5/5/2009 |
| Franchise | PopCap EA |
| Developer | PopCap Games, Inc. |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 3590 |
9. Bloons TD 6
The Bloons are back and better than ever! Get ready for a massive 3D tower defense game designed to give you hours and hours of the best strategy gaming available.
Bloons TD 6 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Cute games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 363,119 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 353,034 positive reviews and 10,085 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Bloons TD 6 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $13.99 |
| Release Date | 12/18/2018 |
| Franchise | Ninja Kiwi Games |
| Developer | Ninja Kiwi |
| Publisher | Ninja Kiwi |
| Steam App Id | 960090 |
10. Celeste
Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight platformer from the creators of TowerFall. Brave hundreds of hand-crafted challenges, uncover devious secrets, and piece together the mystery of the mountain.
Celeste has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Cute games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 126,670 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 123,452 positive reviews and 3,218 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 | 1/25/2018 |
| Franchise | EXOK Games |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Maddy Makes Games Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 504230 |
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| 52,386 | 2/26/2016 | 98 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 26 | 7/30/2019 | 97 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5,206 | 2/22/2016 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 915 | 8/1/2017 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 85 | 12/8/2016 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,155 | 4/1/2021 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 75 | 5/11/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,953 | 5/5/2009 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 9,356 | 12/18/2018 | 96 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,378 | 1/25/2018 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 1). Stardew Valley on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 31). A Short Hike on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 28). Aseprite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 3). Slime Rancher on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 20). OneShot on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 27). Totally Accurate Battle Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 13). Helltaker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 14). Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 5). Bloons TD 6 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 4). Celeste on Steam. Steam Store.