Best Idler Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 1,652 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 5/29/2024.
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1. 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 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 24,230 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,522 positive reviews and 708 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 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 | $1.99 |
| Release Date | 9/27/2023 |
| Franchise | Agafonoff Official Group |
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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2532550 |
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 9,273 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,069 positive reviews and 204 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. shapez
shapez is a game about building factories to automate the creation and processing of increasingly complex shapes across an infinitely expanding map.
shapez has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,276 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,877 positive reviews and 399 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.49 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 | $3.49 |
| Release Date | 6/7/2020 |
| Franchise | Doyoyo Games |
| Developer | Tobias Springer |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1318690 |
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 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,927 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,733 positive reviews and 194 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Mac OS Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 33,282 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,554 positive reviews and 1,728 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 |
6. Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator
Ages of Conflict is a versatile Map Simulation game where you spawn and observe custom or random 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 #6 spot for the best Mac OS Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,508 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,415 positive reviews and 93 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Mac OS Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,969 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,673 positive reviews and 296 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 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Fulcrum Games |
| Steam App Id | 1812820 |
8. Kukoro: Stream chat games
Kukoro: Stream chat games is the ultimate mini-game compilation to engage your Twitch community. With this games, 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 #8 spot for the best Mac OS Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 825 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 809 positive reviews and 16 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. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
9. Soda Dungeon 2
Everyone’s favorite laid-back dungeon crawler returns in Soda Dungeon 2. Featuring a new adventure, a whole town to upgrade, crafting, new classes, alternate dimensions, and more! It’s everything you loved about the original plus all the stuff you’ve been asking for.
Soda Dungeon 2 has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,177 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,895 positive reviews and 282 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Soda Dungeon 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/9/2020 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Armor Games Studios |
| Steam App Id | 946050 |
10. Rock Life: The Rock Simulator
Built from the ground up, Rock Life is the next generation of immersion and simulations. Live, do, and experience what it is like to truly become one with nature... as a rock!
Rock Life: The Rock Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,022 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,926 positive reviews and 96 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Rock Life: The Rock Simulator on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/20/2022 |
| Developer | BGNB Studios |
| Publisher | BGNB Studios |
| Steam App Id | 2056560 |
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 | 5 | 9/27/2023 | 95 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 323 | 10/7/2020 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 305 | 6/7/2020 | 94 | $3.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,050 | 4/26/2024 | 93 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,130 | 12/2/2021 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 211 | 2/17/2023 | 92 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 534 | 12/10/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 34 | 2/2/2024 | 92 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 268 | 7/9/2020 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 19 | 7/20/2022 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 28). Virtual Cottage on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 24). shapez on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). Rusty's Retirement on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 15). WorldBox - God Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 28). Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 22). Bitburner on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). Kukoro: Stream chat games on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 7). Soda Dungeon 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 28). Rock Life: The Rock Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.