Best Nature Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 3,003 Nature 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. Nature game rankings were last updated on 5/14/2024.
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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 Mac OS Nature game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,167 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,047 positive reviews and 120 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 Mac OS Nature games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,817 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,772 positive reviews and 45 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. 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 #3 spot for the best Mac OS Nature games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,795 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,608 positive reviews and 187 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.
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Mac OS Nature games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,420 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,287 positive reviews and 133 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Mac OS Nature games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,533 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,520 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 |
6. Townscaper
Instant town building toy
Townscaper has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Nature games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,916 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,100 positive reviews and 816 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Townscaper on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 8/26/2021 |
| Developer | Oskar Stålberg |
| Publisher | Raw Fury |
| Steam App Id | 1291340 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Mac OS Nature games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,369 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,129 positive reviews and 240 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 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 | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 10/27/2020 |
| Franchise | XD International |
| Developer | Sunhead Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1172450 |
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 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Nature games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,509 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,335 positive reviews and 174 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 |
9. Cattails: Wildwood Story
Become a cat! In this cozy life sim RPG, you'll lead your colony into the mysterious Wildwood. Hunt prey, harvest herbs, collect magical treasures, & defend your new home from intruders. Build a thriving town to recruit new cats. Get to know the residents, fall in love, & raise a litter of kittens!
Cattails: Wildwood Story has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Nature games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,158 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,148 positive reviews and 10 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 | 10/20/2023 |
| Franchise | Falcon Development |
| Developer | Falcon Development |
| Publisher | Falcon Development |
| Steam App Id | 1882500 |
10. Timberborn
Humans are long gone. In a world struck by droughts and toxic waste, will your lumberpunk beavers do any better? A city-building game featuring ingenious animals, vertical architecture, water physics, and terraforming. Contains high amounts of wood.
Timberborn has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Nature games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,072 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,860 positive reviews and 1,212 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Timberborn on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 9/15/2021 |
| Developer | Mechanistry |
| Publisher | Mechanistry |
| Steam App Id | 1062090 |
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 | 36 | 7/30/2019 | 97 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 9/17/2021 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 375 | 7/26/2019 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 7/29/2021 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 16 | 6/10/2023 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 76 | 8/26/2021 | 94 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 38 | 10/27/2020 | 94 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,272 | 4/26/2024 | 93 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 91 | 10/20/2023 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,944 | 9/15/2021 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 14). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 14). A Short Hike on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 6). TOEM: A Photo Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 7). WolfQuest: Anniversary Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 29). Alpaca Stacka on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Smushi Come Home on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 20). Townscaper on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Carto on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 15). Rusty's Retirement on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Cattails: Wildwood Story on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 14). Timberborn on Steam. Steam Store.