Best Minimalist Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 8,894 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 1/16/2026.
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1. 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 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 5,205 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,165 positive reviews and 40 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 |
2. 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 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 23,379 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,853 positive reviews and 526 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 |
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 4,561 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,503 positive reviews and 58 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. 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 #4 spot for the best Mac OS Minimalist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,850 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,605 positive reviews and 245 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).
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Mac OS Minimalist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,920 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,139 positive reviews and 781 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 |
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!
Minishoot' Adventures 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 7,041 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,888 positive reviews and 153 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 |
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 21,949 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,163 positive reviews and 786 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 |
| Franchise | Mythwright |
| Developers | |
| Publishers | |
| 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?
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 23,243 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,375 positive reviews and 868 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 |
9. Stick It to the Stickman
Stick it to the Stickman is a physics-based brawler where you fight heaps of red stickmen to become the boss. Choose from hundreds of unique moves to construct the perfect combat machine and fight your way to the top of the corporate ladder.
Stick It to the Stickman 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 6,440 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,270 positive reviews and 170 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 8/18/2025 |
| Franchise | Free Lives |
| Developer | Free Lives |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 2085540 |
10. Hook
HOOK is a short minimal, puzzle game.
Hook 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 8,909 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,637 positive reviews and 272 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 | 7/7/2015 |
| Developer | Maciej Targoni |
| Publisher | Maciej Targoni |
| Steam App Id | 367580 |
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| 88 | 3/29/2022 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 220 | 3/13/2019 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/14/2021 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 227 | 10/7/2020 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 20 | 11/27/2012 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 40 | 4/2/2024 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 434 | 10/11/2024 | 94 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 321 | 7/20/2021 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 104 | 8/18/2025 | 94 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 7/7/2015 | 94 | $1.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 23). Baba Is You on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 5). Word Game: Episode 0 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 27). Virtual Cottage on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 5). Super Hexagon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 10). Minishoot' Adventures on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 28). Thronefall on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 28). Mini Motorways on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 28). Stick It to the Stickman on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 28). Hook on Steam. Steam Store.