Best Nature Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 3,678 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 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 Mac OS 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 Mac OS 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. 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 #3 spot for the best Mac OS 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.
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Mac OS 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 |
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 1,955 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Mac OS 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 |
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 8,033 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,765 positive reviews and 268 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. Townscaper
Instant town building toy
Townscaper 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 20,595 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,709 positive reviews and 886 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 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 | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 8/26/2021 |
| Developer | Oskar Stålberg |
| Publisher | Raw Fury |
| Steam App Id | 1291340 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Mac OS Nature games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,980 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,714 positive reviews and 1,266 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $34.99 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 | $34.99 |
| Release Date | 9/15/2021 |
| Developer | Mechanistry |
| Publisher | Mechanistry |
| Steam App Id | 1062090 |
10. Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley
Join Snufkin in this musical adventure about restoring harmony and balance to Moominvalley, protecting it from the industrious Park Keeper.
Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley 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 2,385 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,334 positive reviews and 51 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $15.99 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 | $15.99 |
| Release Date | 3/7/2024 |
| Franchise | Raw Fury Games |
| Developer | Hyper Games |
| Publisher | Raw Fury |
| Steam App Id | 1808680 |
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| 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 | |
| 1,037 | 7/26/2019 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,001 | 4/26/2024 | 94 | $5.24 | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 6/10/2023 | 94 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 7/29/2021 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 22 | 10/27/2020 | 94 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 84 | 8/26/2021 | 93 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,275 | 9/15/2021 | 93 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 28 | 3/7/2024 | 93 | $15.99 | Steam Charts |
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- 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). WolfQuest: Anniversary Edition 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.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). Carto on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). Townscaper on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Timberborn on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 3). Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley on Steam. Steam Store.