Best Minimalist Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 7,364 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 3/22/2025.
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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!
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 21,626 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,156 positive reviews and 470 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 67,006 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 64,946 positive reviews and 2,060 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. 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 #3 spot for the best Mac OS Minimalist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,200 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,169 positive reviews and 31 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 |
| Franchise | Patrick Traynor |
| Developer | Patrick Traynor |
| Publisher | Patrick Traynor |
| Steam App Id | 1260520 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Mac OS Minimalist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,533 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,477 positive reviews and 56 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).
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 10,270 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,046 positive reviews and 224 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 24,644 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,875 positive reviews and 769 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. 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!
Minishoot' Adventures 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 5,688 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,572 positive reviews and 116 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 | 4/2/2024 |
| Franchise | IndieArk |
| Developer | SoulGame Studio |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1634860 |
8. Thronefall
A minimalist game about building and defending your little kingdom.
Thronefall 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 20,176 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,500 positive reviews and 676 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 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 | $12.99 |
| Release Date | 10/11/2024 |
| Developer | GrizzlyGames |
| Publisher | GrizzlyGames |
| Steam App Id | 2239150 |
9. Hook
HOOK is a short minimal, puzzle game.
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 8,879 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,609 positive reviews and 270 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 21,140 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,334 positive reviews and 806 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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| 199 | 3/13/2019 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 206 | 7/7/2016 | 95 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 39 | 3/29/2022 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/14/2021 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 329 | 10/7/2020 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 11/27/2012 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 48 | 4/2/2024 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 313 | 10/11/2024 | 94 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 7/6/2015 | 94 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 357 | 7/20/2021 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 22). Baba Is You on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 14). INSIDE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 22). Patrick's Parabox on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 3). Word Game: Episode 0 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 27). Virtual Cottage on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 6). Super Hexagon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 13). Minishoot' Adventures on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 28). Thronefall on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). Hook on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 14). Mini Motorways on Steam. Steam Store.