Best Nature Games on Steam

Steam currently has 4,356 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 6/13/2025.

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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.

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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 19,177 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,019 positive reviews and 158 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.

Steam Price $7.99
Release Date 7/30/2019
Developer adamgryu
Publisher adamgryu
Steam App Id 1055540

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!

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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 8,534 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,465 positive reviews and 69 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.

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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 20,054 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,559 positive reviews and 495 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

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.

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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 13,901 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,573 positive reviews and 328 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.

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WolfQuest: Anniversary Edition has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Nature games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,386 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,166 positive reviews and 220 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 7/26/2019
Developer eduweb
Publisher eduweb
Steam App Id 926990

6. 100 hidden frogs

The frogs hid. Can you find them?

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100 hidden frogs 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 6,066 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,955 positive reviews and 111 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is completely free 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.

Release Date 11/15/2021
Developer Anatoliy Loginovskikh
Publisher Anatoliy Loginovskikh
Steam App Id 1806840

7. Kabuto Park

Enjoy summer in Kabuto Park! Catch the cutest bugs, train them and win the Summer Beetle Battles Championship in this tiny bug collection game! Upgrade your equipment to find rarer, stronger and shinier little friends.

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Kabuto Park has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Nature games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,711 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,708 positive reviews and 3 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Kabuto Park on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $4.99
Release Date 5/28/2025
Developers
Publisher Doot Tiny Games
Steam App Id 3376990

8. 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.

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Alba: A Wildlife Adventure 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 6,714 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,571 positive reviews and 143 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $16.99 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 $16.99
Release Date 12/11/2020
Franchise ustwo games
Developer ustwo games
Publishers
Steam App Id 1337010

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!

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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 2,235 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,214 positive reviews and 21 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

10. Rusty's Retirement

A relaxing idle-farming simulator that sits at the bottom of your screen while you do other things.

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Rusty's Retirement 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 12,885 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,490 positive reviews and 395 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $6.99 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 $6.99
Release Date 4/26/2024
Developer Mister Morris Games
Publisher Mister Morris Games
Steam App Id 2666510

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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 13). A Short Hike on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 23). TOEM: A Photo Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 13). Tiny Glade on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 23). Webbed on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 23). WolfQuest: Anniversary Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). 100 hidden frogs on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 12). Kabuto Park on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 19). Alba: A Wildlife Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 16). Smushi Come Home on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 16). Rusty's Retirement on Steam. Steam Store.

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