Best Idler Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 3,104 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 9/28/2025.
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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 83,407 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 80,566 positive reviews and 2,841 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. 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 #2 spot for the best Mac OS Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,694 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,371 positive reviews and 323 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.19 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 | $7.19 |
| Release Date | 4/8/2024 |
| Franchise | Mooncube Games |
| Developer | Mooncube Games |
| Publisher | Mooncube Games |
| Steam App Id | 2113850 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best Mac OS Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,632 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,392 positive reviews and 240 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).
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 26,309 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,377 positive reviews and 932 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.74 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 | $0.74 |
| 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 13,541 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,117 positive reviews and 424 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 14,399 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,848 positive reviews and 551 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 |
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 47,698 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 45,316 positive reviews and 2,382 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 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,675 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,449 positive reviews and 226 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. Ithya: Magic Studies
Ithya: Magic Study is a cozy background app combined with productivity tools. Customize your room and relax with lofi or fantasy playlists in beautiful, hand-drawn environments. Perfect for a focused or creative session in a magical world.
Ithya: Magic Studies 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 1,170 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,143 positive reviews and 27 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $10.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Ithya: Magic Studies on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $10.99 |
| Release Date | 5/7/2025 |
| Developer | BlueTurtle |
| Publisher | BlueTurtle |
| Steam App Id | 3330250 |
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 4,244 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,061 positive reviews and 183 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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| 8,387 | 9/1/2021 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,819 | 4/8/2024 | 95 | $7.19 | Steam Charts | |
| 219 | 10/7/2020 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 9/27/2023 | 94 | $0.74 | Steam Charts | |
| 637 | 4/26/2024 | 94 | $4.68 | Steam Charts | |
| 151 | 6/7/2020 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,524 | 12/2/2021 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 310 | 2/17/2023 | 93 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 160 | 5/7/2025 | 92 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 384 | 5/3/2024 | 92 | $4.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 29). Spirit City: Lofi Sessions on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 27). Virtual Cottage on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 29). LIZARDS MUST DIE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 29). Rusty's Retirement on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 27). shapez on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 27). WorldBox - God Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 28). Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 28). Ithya: Magic Studies on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 19). Chill Pulse on Steam. Steam Store.