Best Nature Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,678 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 12/1/2024.
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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 17,588 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,447 positive reviews and 141 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.79 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 7,159 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,104 positive reviews and 55 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 9/17/2021 |
| Franchise | popagenda |
| Developer | Something We Made |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1307580 |
3. Tiny Glade
Tiny Glade is a small diorama builder where you doodle whimsical castles, cozy cottages & romantic ruins. Explore gridless building chemistry as the game adorns your glades with procedural detail. No management, combat or goals: just kick back and turn forgotten meadows into lovable dioramas.
Tiny Glade 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 15,079 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,780 positive reviews and 299 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 Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Tiny Glade on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 9/23/2024 |
| Developer | Pounce Light |
| Publisher | Pounce Light |
| Steam App Id | 2198150 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Nature games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,213 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,901 positive reviews and 312 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.49 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 | $7.49 |
| Release Date | 9/9/2021 |
| Developer | Sbug Games |
| Publisher | Sbug Games |
| Steam App Id | 1390350 |
6. 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 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Nature games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,045 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,840 positive reviews and 205 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.
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Nature games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,118 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,986 positive reviews and 132 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 |
8. Rusty's Retirement
A relaxing idle-farming simulator that sits at the bottom of your screen while you do other things.
Rusty's Retirement 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 10,163 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,870 positive reviews and 293 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.24 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Rusty's Retirement on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $5.24 |
| Release Date | 4/26/2024 |
| Developer | Mister Morris Games |
| Publisher | Mister Morris Games |
| Steam App Id | 2666510 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Nature games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,955 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,936 positive reviews and 19 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 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 | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 6/10/2023 |
| Franchise | Mooneye Studios |
| Developer | SomeHumbleOnion |
| Publisher | Mooneye Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1740300 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Nature games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,595 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,454 positive reviews and 141 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 |
More Nature Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Nature games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 36 | 7/30/2019 | 97 | $4.79 | Steam Charts | |
| 17 | 9/17/2021 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 549 | 9/23/2024 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 35 | 9/9/2021 | 95 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/15/2021 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,031 | 7/26/2019 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 21 | 12/11/2020 | 94 | $4.24 | Steam Charts | |
| 995 | 4/26/2024 | 94 | $5.24 | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 6/10/2023 | 94 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 7/29/2021 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 22 | 10/27/2020 | 94 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 38 | 7/15/2021 | 94 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/9/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 84 | 8/26/2021 | 93 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,155 | 9/15/2021 | 93 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 44 | 12/14/2022 | 93 | $6.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 28 | 3/7/2024 | 93 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 175 | 10/26/2023 | 93 | $18.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 1/12/2023 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/3/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 1). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 1). A Short Hike on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). TOEM: A Photo Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 4). Tiny Glade on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). Webbed on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 18). 100 hidden frogs on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 4). WolfQuest: Anniversary Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 29). Alba: A Wildlife Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 3). Rusty's Retirement on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). Smushi Come Home on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 8). Alpaca Stacka on Steam. Steam Store.