Best Economy Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 2,783 Economy 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. Economy game rankings were last updated on 6/30/2025.
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1. Euro Truck Simulator 2
Travel across Europe as king of the road, a trucker who delivers important cargo across impressive distances! With dozens of cities to explore, your endurance, skill and speed will all be pushed to their limits.
Euro Truck Simulator 2 holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Economy game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 836,880 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 816,186 positive reviews and 20,694 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 | 10/12/2012 |
| Franchise | SCS Software |
| Developer | SCS Software |
| Publisher | SCS Software |
| Steam App Id | 227300 |
2. Touhou Mystia's Izakaya
A brand new pixel art restaurant simulator based on the Touhou Project! Play as Mystia, the owner of a small izakaya. Collect ingredients by day, cater to the customers by night, learn recipes from familiar characters, and become the best izakaya owner in all of Gensokyo!
Touhou Mystia's Izakaya has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Economy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,604 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,235 positive reviews and 369 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 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.
3. American Truck Simulator
Experience legendary American trucks and deliver various cargoes across sunny California, sandy Nevada, and the Grand Canyon State of Arizona. American Truck Simulator takes you on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes and widely recognized landmarks around the States.
American Truck Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Economy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 174,061 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 168,738 positive reviews and 5,323 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 | 2/2/2016 |
| Franchise | SCS Software |
| Developer | SCS Software |
| Publisher | SCS Software |
| Steam App Id | 270880 |
4. Cookie Clicker
An idle game about making cookies! Originally released in 2013 on the web, and actively developed since then. This is the official version for Steam.
Cookie Clicker has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Economy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 80,610 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 77,893 positive reviews and 2,717 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.49 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Cookie Clicker on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $2.49 |
| Release Date | 9/1/2021 |
| Franchise | Playsaurus |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Playsaurus |
| Steam App Id | 1454400 |
5. Sid Meier's Civilization® V
Create, discover, and download new player-created maps, scenarios, interfaces, and more!
Sid Meier's Civilization® V has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Economy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 204,965 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 195,923 positive reviews and 9,042 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Sid Meier's Civilization® V on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $7.49 |
| Release Date | 9/23/2010 |
| Franchise | Civilization Franchise |
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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 8930 |
6. Rusty's Retirement
A relaxing idle-farming simulator that sits at the bottom of your screen while you do other things.
Rusty's Retirement has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Economy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,923 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,527 positive reviews and 396 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.68 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Rusty's Retirement on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.68 |
| Release Date | 4/26/2024 |
| Developer | Mister Morris Games |
| Publisher | Mister Morris Games |
| Steam App Id | 2666510 |
7. Timberborn
Humans are long gone. In a world struck by droughts and toxic waste, will your lumberpunk beavers do any better? A city-building game featuring ingenious animals, vertical architecture, water physics, and terraforming. Contains high amounts of wood.
Timberborn has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Economy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31,934 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,579 positive reviews and 1,355 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $34.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Timberborn on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $34.99 |
| Release Date | 9/15/2021 |
| Developer | Mechanistry |
| Publisher | Mechanistry |
| Steam App Id | 1062090 |
8. OpenTTD
OpenTTD is a business simulation game in which players earn money by transporting passengers and cargo via road, rail, water, and air. It is an open-source remake and expansion of the 1995 Chris Sawyer video game Transport Tycoon Deluxe.
OpenTTD has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Economy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,527 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,971 positive reviews and 556 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 OpenTTD on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
9. Game Dev Tycoon
In Game Dev Tycoon you replay the history of the gaming industry by starting your own video game development company in the 80s. Create best selling games. Research new technologies and invent new game types. Become the leader of the market and gain worldwide fans.
Game Dev Tycoon has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Economy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 43,552 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 41,499 positive reviews and 2,053 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Game Dev Tycoon on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $3.49 |
| Release Date | 8/29/2013 |
| Franchise | Greenheart Games |
| Developer | Greenheart Games 💚 |
| Publisher | Greenheart Games 💚 |
| Steam App Id | 239820 |
10. Farming Simulator 19
The best-selling franchise takes a giant leap forward with a complete overhaul of the graphics engine, offering the most striking and immersive visuals and effects, along with the deepest and most complete farming experience ever.
Farming Simulator 19 has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Economy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 74,698 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 70,520 positive reviews and 4,178 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $17.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Farming Simulator 19 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $17.99 |
| Release Date | 11/19/2018 |
| Franchise | Farming Simulator Franchise |
| Developer | Giants Software |
| Publisher | Giants Software |
| Steam App Id | 787860 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 12,688 | 10/12/2012 | 97 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,282 | 10/1/2021 | 96 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,829 | 2/2/2016 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 10,898 | 9/1/2021 | 95 | $2.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 9,262 | 9/23/2010 | 94 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 861 | 4/26/2024 | 94 | $4.68 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,420 | 9/15/2021 | 94 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 291 | 4/1/2021 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 243 | 8/29/2013 | 93 | $3.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 737 | 11/19/2018 | 93 | $17.99 | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 27). Cookie Clicker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 24). Sid Meier's Civilization® V on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 27). Rusty's Retirement on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 25). Timberborn on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 1). OpenTTD on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 12). Game Dev Tycoon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 27). Farming Simulator 19 on Steam. Steam Store.