Best Nature Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,233 Nature games available to download and play. 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. Nature game rankings were last updated on 7/24/2024.
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1. A Short Hike
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.
A Short Hike holds the #1 spot for "best Nature game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,840 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,711 positive reviews and 129 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 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.
2. TOEM: A Photo Adventure
Set off on a delightful expedition and use your photographic eye to uncover the mysteries of the magical TOEM in this hand-drawn adventure game. Chat with quirky characters, solve their problems by snapping neat photos, and make your way through a relaxing landscape!
TOEM: A Photo Adventure has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Nature games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,399 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,350 positive reviews and 49 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.99 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 | $3.99 |
| Release Date | 9/17/2021 |
| Franchise | popagenda |
| Developer | Something We Made |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1307580 |
3. Webbed
Swing through the trees, spin sticky webs, and make friends with bugs! Be the adorable spider you've always wanted to be.
Webbed has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Nature games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,805 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,503 positive reviews and 302 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 9/9/2021 |
| Developer | Sbug Games |
| Publisher | Sbug Games |
| Steam App Id | 1390350 |
5. 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 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Nature games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,081 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,888 positive reviews and 193 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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.
6. Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
Even the smallest person can make a big difference. Join Alba, as she sets out to save her beautiful island and its wildlife. And possibly start a revolution.
Alba: A Wildlife Adventure has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Nature games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,705 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,581 positive reviews and 124 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.24 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $4.24 |
| Release Date | 12/11/2020 |
| Developer | ustwo games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1337010 |
7. Smushi Come Home
Play as a tiny lil' mushroom who's lost in the forest and can't find its way home. Explore unique areas freely at your own pace, chat with friendly inhabitants, and take on different adventures to get back home!
Smushi Come Home has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Nature games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,769 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,756 positive reviews and 13 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 6/10/2023 |
| Franchise | Mooneye Studios |
| Developer | SomeHumbleOnion |
| Publisher | Mooneye Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1740300 |
8. Alpaca Stacka
A 3D adventure platformer where you play as a kind alpaca dedicated to helping their animal friends.
Alpaca Stacka has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Nature games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,492 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,355 positive reviews and 137 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 7/29/2021 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Spookulele Games |
| Steam App Id | 1655140 |
9. Walkabout Mini Golf VR
Escape into a fun and beautiful world filled with the best mini golf courses you’ve ever seen! Play by yourself, meet someone new, or challenge your friends in a private game with up to 8 people. Extremely realistic physics create the perfect experience for hardcore golfers and casual players alike.
Walkabout Mini Golf VR has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Nature games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,837 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,780 positive reviews and 57 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Walkabout Mini Golf VR on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 7/15/2021 |
| Developer | Mighty Coconut |
| Publisher | Mighty Coconut |
| Steam App Id | 1408230 |
10. Carto
Carto is a charming adventure game wrapped around a unique, world-altering puzzle mechanic. Use this power to explore mysterious lands, help a quirky cast of characters, and guide Carto on her journey back to her family.
Carto has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Nature games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,622 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,369 positive reviews and 253 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 10/27/2020 |
| Franchise | XD International |
| Developer | Sunhead Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1172450 |
More Nature Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Nature games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 45 | 7/30/2019 | 97 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 48 | 9/17/2021 | 96 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 46 | 9/9/2021 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/15/2021 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 296 | 7/26/2019 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 37 | 12/11/2020 | 94 | $4.24 | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 6/10/2023 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 7/29/2021 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 54 | 7/15/2021 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 19 | 10/27/2020 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 79 | 8/26/2021 | 94 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 924 | 4/26/2024 | 93 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/9/2023 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 1/12/2023 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 49 | 12/14/2022 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/3/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,307 | 9/15/2021 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 8/18/2021 | 93 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 45 | 10/26/2023 | 93 | $18.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 3/7/2024 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). A Short Hike on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 27). TOEM: A Photo Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 26). Webbed on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, June 15). 100 hidden frogs on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 26). WolfQuest: Anniversary Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Alba: A Wildlife Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Smushi Come Home on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, June 28). Alpaca Stacka on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 26). Walkabout Mini Golf VR on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Carto on Steam. Steam Store.