Best Economy Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 3,192 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 11/19/2025.
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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 870,159 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 848,453 positive reviews and 21,706 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 | 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 29,477 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,068 positive reviews and 409 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 180,960 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 175,486 positive reviews and 5,474 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 | 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 84,965 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 82,031 positive reviews and 2,934 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 Cookie Clicker on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| 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 206,887 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 197,713 positive reviews and 9,174 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 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 | $29.99 |
| 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 13,749 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,318 positive reviews and 431 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 sandbox 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 34,003 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 32,606 positive reviews and 1,397 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 15,279 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,698 positive reviews and 581 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 44,170 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 42,073 positive reviews and 2,097 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 |
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 75,289 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 71,109 positive reviews and 4,180 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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| 37,567 | 10/12/2012 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 410 | 10/1/2021 | 96 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6,110 | 2/2/2016 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 10,265 | 9/1/2021 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 15,122 | 9/23/2010 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 577 | 4/26/2024 | 94 | $4.68 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,477 | 9/15/2021 | 94 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 614 | 4/1/2021 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 239 | 8/29/2013 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,996 | 11/19/2018 | 93 | $17.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 6). Touhou Mystia's Izakaya on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 19). American Truck Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 10). Cookie Clicker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 18). Sid Meier's Civilization® V on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 18). Rusty's Retirement on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 18). Timberborn on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 19). OpenTTD on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 18). Game Dev Tycoon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 18). Farming Simulator 19 on Steam. Steam Store.