Best Family Friendly Games on Steam (for Mac OS)

Steam currently has 12,153 Family Friendly 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. Family Friendly game rankings were last updated on 1/3/2025.

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1. The Henry Stickmin Collection

A choose-your-own-path where failing is more fun than succeeding.

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The Henry Stickmin Collection holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Family Friendly game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 48,264 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 47,614 positive reviews and 650 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $14.99 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 $14.99
Release Date 8/7/2020
Franchise Innersloth
Developer PuffballsUnited
Publisher Innersloth
Steam App Id 1089980

2. 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.

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Euro Truck Simulator 2 has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Family Friendly games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 796,722 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 777,194 positive reviews and 19,528 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

3. 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.

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A Short Hike has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Family Friendly games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,046 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,900 positive reviews and 146 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.

Steam Price $7.99
Release Date 7/30/2019
Developer adamgryu
Publisher adamgryu
Steam App Id 1055540

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.

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Slime Rancher has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Family Friendly games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 132,827 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 130,091 positive reviews and 2,736 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. 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.

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Totally Accurate Battle Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Family Friendly games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 131,623 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 128,768 positive reviews and 2,855 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

6. 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.

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Bloons TD 6 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Family Friendly games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 342,113 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 332,907 positive reviews and 9,206 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

7. 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.

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Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Family Friendly games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 135,803 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 132,525 positive reviews and 3,278 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

8. A Hat in Time

A Hat in Time is a cute-as-heck 3D platformer featuring a little girl who stitches hats for wicked powers! Freely explore giant worlds and recover Time Pieces to travel to new heights!

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A Hat in Time has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Family Friendly games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 50,989 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 49,909 positive reviews and 1,080 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $29.99 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 $29.99
Release Date 10/5/2017
Developer Gears for Breakfast
Publisher Gears for Breakfast
Steam App Id 253230

9. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Family Friendly games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,480 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,422 positive reviews and 58 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

10. 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.

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American Truck Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Family Friendly games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 165,179 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 160,118 positive reviews and 5,061 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

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The Henry Stickmin Collection steam charts
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8/7/2020
97
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10/12/2012
97
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35
7/30/2019
97
$7.99
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1,116
8/1/2017
97
$19.99
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1,210
4/1/2021
96
$19.99
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Bloons TD 6 steam charts
7,078
12/18/2018
96
$13.99
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Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition steam charts
2,615
5/5/2009
96
$4.99
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A Hat in Time steam charts
219
10/5/2017
96
$29.99
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TOEM: A Photo Adventure steam charts
22
9/17/2021
96
$19.99
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American Truck Simulator steam charts
7,273
2/2/2016
96
$4.99
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). Euro Truck Simulator 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 5). A Short Hike on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 4). Slime Rancher on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 15). Totally Accurate Battle Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 15). Bloons TD 6 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 29). Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 12). A Hat in Time on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 8). TOEM: A Photo Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). American Truck Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.

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