Best Idler Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 4,304 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 5/10/2026.
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1. Chill with You : Lo-Fi Story
"Chill with You : Lo-Fi Story" is a sound novel game where you work alongside Satone, a girl who loves writing stories. Customize lo-fi music, ambient sounds, and landscapes to create a focused environment. As you deepen your bond with Satone, you may discover a special connection with her.
Chill with You : Lo-Fi Story holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Idler game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,528 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,381 positive reviews and 147 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 Chill with You : Lo-Fi Story on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 11/16/2025 |
| Developer | Nestopi Inc. |
| Publisher | Nestopi Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 3548580 |
2. Bongo Cat
Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?
Bongo Cat 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 100,277 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 96,869 positive reviews and 3,408 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 Bongo Cat on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 3/5/2025 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Irox Games |
| Steam App Id | 3419430 |
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 15,999 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,629 positive reviews and 370 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. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 90,188 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 86,998 positive reviews and 3,190 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 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Playsaurus |
| Steam App Id | 1454400 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Mac OS Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,999 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,742 positive reviews and 257 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).
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Mac OS Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,502 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,045 positive reviews and 457 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Mac OS Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,474 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,491 positive reviews and 983 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.79 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 | $0.79 |
| Release Date | 9/27/2023 |
| Franchise | Agafonoff |
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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2532550 |
8. 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 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 53,918 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 51,364 positive reviews and 2,554 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 |
9. 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 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,406 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,783 positive reviews and 623 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 |
10. BALL x PIT
BALL x PIT is a brick-breaking, ball-fusing, base-building survival roguelite. Batter hordes of enemies with ricocheting balls and gather the riches of the pit to expand your homestead, generate resources and recruit unique heroes.
BALL x PIT has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,786 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,675 positive reviews and 1,111 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 | 10/15/2025 |
| Franchise | Kenny Sun |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 2062430 |
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| 3,135 | 11/16/2025 | 96 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 128,826 | 3/5/2025 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,038 | 4/8/2024 | 95 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7,813 | 9/1/2021 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 98 | 10/7/2020 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 296 | 4/26/2024 | 94 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 9/27/2023 | 94 | $0.79 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,327 | 12/2/2021 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 262 | 6/7/2020 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 974 | 10/15/2025 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 10). Chill with You : Lo-Fi Story on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 10). Bongo Cat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 5). Spirit City: Lofi Sessions on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 24). Cookie Clicker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 28). Virtual Cottage on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 9). Rusty's Retirement on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 28). LIZARDS MUST DIE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 2). WorldBox - God Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 7). shapez on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 8). BALL x PIT on Steam. Steam Store.