Best Idler Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 2,340 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 2/13/2025.
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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 75,617 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 73,144 positive reviews and 2,473 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 10,070 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,851 positive reviews and 219 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. 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 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,821 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,969 positive reviews and 852 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.34 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 | $1.34 |
| Release Date | 9/27/2023 |
| Franchise | Agafonoff |
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| Steam App Id | 2532550 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Mac OS Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,677 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,333 positive reviews and 344 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Mac OS Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,223 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,733 positive reviews and 490 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 shapez on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 6/7/2020 |
| Franchise | Doyoyo Games |
| Developer | Tobias Springer |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1318690 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Mac OS Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 39,596 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 37,538 positive reviews and 2,058 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Mac OS Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,160 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,047 positive reviews and 113 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 |
8. Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator
Ages of Conflict is a versatile Map Simulation game where you spawn and observe custom AI nations battle it out across an infinite number of worlds. Command nations to nudge the world events 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 4,155 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,988 positive reviews and 167 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 967 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 949 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. Bitburner
Bitburner is a programming-based incremental game. Write scripts in JavaScript to automate gameplay, learn skills, play minigames, solve puzzles, and more in this cyberpunk text-based incremental RPG.
Bitburner 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 6,436 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,129 positive reviews and 307 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 Bitburner on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/10/2021 |
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| Publisher | Fulcrum Games |
| Steam App Id | 1812820 |
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| 17,330 | 9/1/2021 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 298 | 10/7/2020 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 9/27/2023 | 95 | $1.34 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,160 | 4/26/2024 | 94 | $4.68 | Steam Charts | |
| 251 | 6/7/2020 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,091 | 12/2/2021 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,309 | 5/3/2024 | 92 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 180 | 2/17/2023 | 92 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 25 | 2/2/2024 | 92 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 483 | 12/10/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 13). Cookie Clicker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 16). Virtual Cottage on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 7). LIZARDS MUST DIE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 11). Rusty's Retirement on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 16). shapez on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 8). WorldBox - God Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 13). Chill Pulse on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 11). Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 29). Kukoro: Stream chat games on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 5). Bitburner on Steam. Steam Store.