Best Minimalist Games on Steam (for Mac OS)

Steam currently has 8,262 Minimalist 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. Minimalist game rankings were last updated on 8/21/2025.

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1. Baba Is You

Baba Is You is a puzzle game where the rules you have to follow are present as blocks you can interact with. By manipulating them, you can change how the game works, repurpose things you find in the levels and cause surprising interactions!

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Baba Is You holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Minimalist game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,494 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,992 positive reviews and 502 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 3/13/2019
Developer Hempuli Oy
Publisher Hempuli Oy
Steam App Id 736260

2. Patrick's Parabox

A mind-bending recursive puzzle game about boxes within boxes within boxes within boxes. Learn to use infinity to your advantage as you explore a deep and elegant system.

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Patrick's Parabox has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Minimalist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,808 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,771 positive reviews and 37 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $11.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Patrick's Parabox on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $11.99
Release Date 3/29/2022
Franchise Patrick Traynor
Developer Patrick Traynor
Publisher Patrick Traynor
Steam App Id 1260520

3. Word Game: Episode 0

Word game is literally a game of words. Player controls "I" to find clues between lines, delete words to change the meaning of sentences, or shift words to rewrite facts. “I” must be wise and brave enough complete the mission of words. May the best "I” win!

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Word Game: Episode 0 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Minimalist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,550 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,493 positive reviews and 57 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 Word Game: Episode 0 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 1/14/2021
Developer Team9
Publisher Team9
Steam App Id 1507970

4. 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.

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Virtual Cottage has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Minimalist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,639 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,399 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).

Release Date 10/7/2020
Franchise DU&I
Developer DU&I
Publisher DU&I
Steam App Id 1369320

5. Super Hexagon

Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.

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Super Hexagon has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Minimalist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,778 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,001 positive reviews and 777 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $0.74 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 $0.74
Release Date 11/27/2012
Franchise Terry Cavanagh
Developer Terry Cavanagh
Publisher Terry Cavanagh
Steam App Id 221640

6. Minishoot' Adventures

Fly into a charming handcrafted world and go on an adventure that mixes up open exploration with crispy twin-stick shooter action. Fight your way from the shiny overworld to the deepest caves, improve your ship and overcome the dungeons' bosses to rescue your friends!

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Minishoot' Adventures has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Minimalist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,469 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,334 positive reviews and 135 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $8.99 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 $8.99
Release Date 4/2/2024
Franchise IndieArk
Developer SoulGame Studio
Publishers
Steam App Id 1634860

7. Thronefall

A minimalist game about building and defending your little kingdom.

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Thronefall has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Minimalist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,330 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,579 positive reviews and 751 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $8.44 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 $8.44
Release Date 10/11/2024
Developer GrizzlyGames
Publisher GrizzlyGames
Steam App Id 2239150

8. Mini Motorways

Mini Motorways is a strategy simulation game about designing the road map for a growing city. Build a traffic network, one road at a time, to create a bustling metropolis. Redesign your roads and place your motorways to get everyone where they need to go. How long can you keep the city moving?

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Mini Motorways has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Minimalist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,345 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,508 positive reviews and 837 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $7.99 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 $7.99
Release Date 7/20/2021
Developer Dinosaur Polo Club
Publisher Dinosaur Polo Club
Steam App Id 1127500

9. Hook

HOOK is a short minimal, puzzle game.

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Hook has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Minimalist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,901 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,628 positive reviews and 273 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $1.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.

Steam Price $1.49
Release Date 7/6/2015
Developer Maciej Targoni
Publisher Maciej Targoni
Steam App Id 367580

10. Hidden Folks

Search for hidden folks in hand-drawn, interactive, miniature landscapes. Unfurl tent flaps, cut through bushes, slam doors, and poke some crocodiles! Rooooaaaarrrr!!!!!

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Hidden Folks has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Minimalist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,334 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,023 positive reviews and 311 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $5.99 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 $5.99
Release Date 2/15/2017
Developers
Publisher Adriaan de Jongh
Steam App Id 435400

More Minimalist Mac Games on Steam

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3/13/2019
95
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Patrick's Parabox steam charts
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3/29/2022
95
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Word Game: Episode 0 steam charts
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1/14/2021
95
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Virtual Cottage steam charts
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10/7/2020
95
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Super Hexagon steam charts
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11/27/2012
95
$0.74
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Minishoot' Adventures steam charts
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4/2/2024
94
$8.99
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Thronefall steam charts
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10/11/2024
94
$8.44
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Mini Motorways steam charts
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7/20/2021
94
$7.99
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Hook steam charts
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7/6/2015
94
$1.49
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2/15/2017
94
$5.99
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 21). Baba Is You on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 30). Patrick's Parabox on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 20). Word Game: Episode 0 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 27). Virtual Cottage on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 1). Super Hexagon on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 29). Minishoot' Adventures on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 2). Thronefall on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 2). Mini Motorways on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 29). Hook on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 29). Hidden Folks on Steam. Steam Store.

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