Best Minimalist Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 5,819 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 5/20/2024.
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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!
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 19,806 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,383 positive reviews and 423 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. INSIDE
Hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark project. INSIDE is a dark, narrative-driven platformer combining intense action with challenging puzzles. It has been critically acclaimed for its moody art style, ambient soundtrack and unsettling atmosphere.
INSIDE 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 58,189 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 56,332 positive reviews and 1,857 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
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!
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 4,499 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,447 positive reviews and 52 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).
4. 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.
Patrick's Parabox 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 3,359 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,333 positive reviews and 26 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Patrick's Parabox on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 3/29/2022 |
| Developer | Patrick Traynor |
| Publisher | Patrick Traynor |
| Steam App Id | 1260520 |
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 Minimalist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,208 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,007 positive reviews and 201 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. Super Hexagon
Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.
Super Hexagon has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Minimalist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,204 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,445 positive reviews and 759 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 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 | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 11/27/2012 |
| Franchise | Terry Cavanagh |
| Developer | Terry Cavanagh |
| Publisher | Terry Cavanagh |
| Steam App Id | 221640 |
7. Thronefall
A minimalist game about building and defending your little kingdom.
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 13,211 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,806 positive reviews and 405 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Thronefall on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 8/2/2023 |
| Developer | GrizzlyGames |
| Publisher | GrizzlyGames |
| Steam App Id | 2239150 |
8. Hook
HOOK is a short minimal, puzzle game.
Hook 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 8,792 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,526 positive reviews and 266 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 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 | $1.99 |
| Release Date | 7/6/2015 |
| Developer | Maciej Targoni |
| Publisher | Maciej Targoni |
| Steam App Id | 367580 |
10. 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?
Mini Motorways 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 19,005 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,251 positive reviews and 754 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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 | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 7/20/2021 |
| Developer | Dinosaur Polo Club |
| Publisher | Dinosaur Polo Club |
| Steam App Id | 1127500 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 153 | 3/13/2019 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 140 | 7/7/2016 | 95 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/14/2021 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 24 | 3/29/2022 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 367 | 10/7/2020 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 18 | 11/27/2012 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 207 | 8/2/2023 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 7/6/2015 | 94 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 2/15/2017 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 303 | 7/20/2021 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). INSIDE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 24). Word Game: Episode 0 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Patrick's Parabox on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 14). Virtual Cottage on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Super Hexagon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 15). Thronefall on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 13). Hook on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Hidden Folks on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). Mini Motorways on Steam. Steam Store.