Best Economy Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 1,840 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 5/19/2024.
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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 723,828 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 706,739 positive reviews and 17,089 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 20,587 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,315 positive reviews and 272 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 148,763 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 144,203 positive reviews and 4,560 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. 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 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Economy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 197,431 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 189,827 positive reviews and 7,604 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 | 9/21/2010 |
| Franchise | Civilization Franchise |
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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 8930 |
5. Sticky Business
Experience the joy of running your own cozy small business: Create stickers, pack orders and hear your customers’ stories. Time to build the cutest shop on the internet!
Sticky Business 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 4,076 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,979 positive reviews and 97 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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 | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 7/17/2023 |
| Franchise | Assemble Entertainment |
| Developer | Spellgarden Games |
| Publisher | Assemble Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 2303350 |
6. 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 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Economy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 41,929 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 39,989 positive reviews and 1,940 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 possible to play Game Dev Tycoon on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 8/29/2013 |
| Franchise | Greenheart Games |
| Developer | Greenheart Games 💚 |
| Publisher | Greenheart Games 💚 |
| Steam App Id | 239820 |
7. 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 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Economy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,983 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,520 positive reviews and 463 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).
8. 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 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Economy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,509 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,335 positive reviews and 174 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.99 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 | $6.99 |
| Release Date | 4/26/2024 |
| Developer | Mister Morris Games |
| Publisher | Mister Morris Games |
| Steam App Id | 2666510 |
9. Songs of Syx
Songs of Syx is a fantasy city-builder where you start off as an insignificant colony and build, scheme, and fight your way towards a metropolis and empire. The mechanics are complex and true to life, where small events can spiral into the collapse of kingdoms. Try the unlimited demo first!
Songs of Syx 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 4,351 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,217 positive reviews and 134 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Songs of Syx on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 9/21/2020 |
| Developer | Gamatron AB |
| Publisher | Gamatron AB |
| Steam App Id | 1162750 |
10. 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 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Economy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,072 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,860 positive reviews and 1,212 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 9/15/2021 |
| Developer | Mechanistry |
| Publisher | Mechanistry |
| Steam App Id | 1062090 |
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 | 10,962 | 10/12/2012 | 97 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 391 | 10/1/2021 | 96 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 7,643 | 2/2/2016 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 11,004 | 9/21/2010 | 95 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 85 | 7/17/2023 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 118 | 8/29/2013 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 305 | 4/1/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,907 | 4/26/2024 | 93 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 489 | 9/21/2020 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,420 | 9/15/2021 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). Touhou Mystia's Izakaya on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). American Truck Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Sid Meier's Civilization® V on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Sticky Business on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 23). Game Dev Tycoon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). OpenTTD on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 15). Rusty's Retirement on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Songs of Syx on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 14). Timberborn on Steam. Steam Store.