Best Life Sim Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 4,204 Life Sim 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. Life Sim game rankings were last updated on 2/23/2026.
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1. Stardew Valley
You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?
Stardew Valley holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Life Sim game on Steam" with a Player Score of 98. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 979,205 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 964,219 positive reviews and 14,986 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 2/26/2016 |
| Developer | ConcernedApe |
| Publisher | ConcernedApe |
| Steam App Id | 413150 |
2. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Life Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,818 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,703 positive reviews and 115 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.59 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 | $9.59 |
| Release Date | 11/16/2025 |
| Developer | Nestopi Inc. |
| Publisher | Nestopi Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 3548580 |
3. Wobbledogs
A 3D pet simulation where you raise your own personal hive of mutating dogs, physically simulated all the way down to their guts! Wobbledogs is a casual and chill sandbox for players of all ages who want to care for their very own virtual pets in a surprising, unique, and stress-free environment.
Wobbledogs has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Life Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,908 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,664 positive reviews and 244 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 Wobbledogs on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 3/15/2022 |
| Franchise | Secret Mode |
| Developer | Animal Uprising |
| Publisher | Secret Mode |
| Steam App Id | 1424330 |
4. A Date with Death
Fight against & romance the one hunting for your soul in A Date with Death, a romance chat simulator where you date(?) the Grim Reaper himself. Create your own character, decorate your apartment, and chat away with the charming yet dangerous Grim Reaper through text and video calls.
A Date with Death has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Life Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,943 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,695 positive reviews and 248 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 A Date with Death on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/7/2023 |
| Franchise | Two and a Half Studios |
| Developer | Two and a Half Studios |
| Publisher | Two and a Half Studios |
| Steam App Id | 2415010 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Mac OS Life Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,439 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,089 positive reviews and 350 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Mac OS Life Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,909 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,662 positive reviews and 247 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).
7. WolfQuest: Anniversary Edition
Live the life of a wild wolf in a realistic ecological simulation set in Yellowstone National Park.
WolfQuest: Anniversary Edition has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Life Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,303 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,009 positive reviews and 294 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 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.
8. Minami Lane
Welcome to Minami Lane! Build your own street in this tiny cozy, casual management sim! Unlock and customize buildings, manage your shops, and maximize the happiness of your villagers to complete quests and fill your street with love!
Minami Lane has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Life Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,259 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,108 positive reviews and 151 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 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 | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 2/28/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 2678990 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Mac OS Life Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 51,916 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 49,427 positive reviews and 2,489 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 |
10. Squeakross: Home Squeak Home
In Squeakross: Home Squeak Home, solve and transform puzzles into furniture to decorate the perfect home for your rodent friend. Collect hundreds of decorations, accessories and stickers in this cozy game full of charm!
Squeakross: Home Squeak Home has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Life Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,766 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,739 positive reviews and 27 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.
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66,273 | 2/26/2016 | 98 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,455 | 11/16/2025 | 96 | $9.59 | Steam Charts | |
| 124 | 3/15/2022 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 190 | 12/7/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,490 | 4/8/2024 | 95 | $7.19 | Steam Charts | |
| 148 | 10/7/2020 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 269 | 7/22/2025 | 95 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 2/28/2024 | 94 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,761 | 12/2/2021 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 117 | 6/7/2025 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 15). Wobbledogs on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 17). A Date with Death on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 17). Spirit City: Lofi Sessions on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 27). Virtual Cottage on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 19). WolfQuest: Anniversary Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 6). Minami Lane on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 10). WorldBox - God Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 17). Squeakross: Home Squeak Home on Steam. Steam Store.