Best Idler Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 2,652 Idler 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. Idler game rankings were last updated on 5/14/2025.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Idler game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 79,744 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 77,078 positive reviews and 2,666 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 |
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| Publisher | Playsaurus |
| Steam App Id | 1454400 |
2. Virtual Cottage
Virtual Cottage gives you a comfy place to rest and be productive without any distractions. Open the game, set yourself a goal and enjoy the atmosphere.
Virtual Cottage has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,387 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,159 positive reviews and 228 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 Virtual Cottage on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
3. Spirit City: Lofi Sessions
Spirit City: Lofi Sessions is a gamified focus tool, set to a soothing lofi soundtrack. Discover and collect Spirits, customize your cozy virtual space, and facilitate your real-life tasks with a collection of handy features designed to improve concentration and ease stress.
Spirit City: Lofi Sessions has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,015 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,725 positive reviews and 290 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Spirit City: Lofi Sessions on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 4/8/2024 |
| Franchise | Mooncube Games |
| Developer | Mooncube Games |
| Publisher | Mooncube Games |
| Steam App Id | 2113850 |
4. LIZARDS MUST DIE
The great exploits of the Ancient Rus in the war with the lizards. Immerse yourself in the world of Hyperborea and defeat hordes of Lizards and other unholy who encroached on holy places Ancestors. Choose a blessed hero and go save the world from the green plague.
LIZARDS MUST DIE has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,131 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,242 positive reviews and 889 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play LIZARDS MUST DIE on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 9/27/2023 |
| Franchise | Agafonoff |
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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2532550 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Mac OS Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,742 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,353 positive reviews and 389 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 |
6. shapez
shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!
shapez has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,647 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,131 positive reviews and 516 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play shapez on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $1.99 |
| Release Date | 6/7/2020 |
| Franchise | Doyoyo Games |
| Developer | Tobias Springer |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1318690 |
7. WorldBox - God Simulator
WorldBox is the ULTIMATE god simulator and sandbox game. A petri dish for your fantasy civilizations. Create your own world or destroy it using many powers. Watch civilizations grow, form kingdoms, colonize new lands, sail to far continents, wars to ignite, empires to fall and towns to burn!
WorldBox - God Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 43,947 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 41,767 positive reviews and 2,180 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 | 12/2/2021 |
| Developer | Maxim Karpenko |
| Publisher | Maxim Karpenko |
| Steam App Id | 1206560 |
8. Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator
Ages of Conflict is a versatile Map Simulation game where you create and observe custom AI nations battle it out across an infinite number of worlds. Paint beautiful maps and scenarios, and command nations to change history into your liking!
Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,853 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,660 positive reviews and 193 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $6.99 |
| Release Date | 2/17/2023 |
| Developer | JoySpark Games |
| Publisher | JoySpark Games |
| Steam App Id | 2186320 |
9. Kukoro: Stream chat games
Kukoro: Stream chat games is a collection of +20 games, from 2D shooters to tactical RPG mini-games, with a high engage for your Twitch community. You and your audience will be able to play with you in real time receiving the individual relevance they deserve, growing your channel day by day.
Kukoro: Stream chat games has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 977 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 959 positive reviews and 18 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
10. Chill Pulse
Chill Pulse combines productivity tools with serene environments. Use a Pomodoro timer and to-do lists to boost focus, while ambient sounds in settings from cyberpunk cities to ancient landscapes enhance relaxation.
Chill Pulse has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,848 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,689 positive reviews and 159 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 Chill Pulse on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 5/3/2024 |
| Developer | Catos Game |
| Publisher | Catos Game |
| Steam App Id | 2826180 |
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| 10,761 | 9/1/2021 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 259 | 10/7/2020 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,874 | 4/8/2024 | 95 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 9/27/2023 | 94 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,360 | 4/26/2024 | 94 | $4.68 | Steam Charts | |
| 280 | 6/7/2020 | 94 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,956 | 12/2/2021 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 286 | 2/17/2023 | 92 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 27 | 2/2/2024 | 92 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 672 | 5/3/2024 | 92 | $4.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Virtual Cottage on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 27). Spirit City: Lofi Sessions on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 17). LIZARDS MUST DIE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 22). Rusty's Retirement on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 27). shapez on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 18). WorldBox - God Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 1). Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 26). Kukoro: Stream chat games on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 16). Chill Pulse on Steam. Steam Store.