Best Nature Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 4,415 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 7/10/2025.
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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.
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 19,495 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,335 positive reviews and 160 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 8,691 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,622 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. 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 10,515 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,291 positive reviews and 224 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. 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.
Kabuto Park has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Nature games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,922 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,919 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 |
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 2,273 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,252 positive reviews and 21 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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 | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 6/10/2023 |
| Franchise | Mooneye Studios |
| Developer | SomeHumbleOnion |
| Publisher | Mooneye Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1740300 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Mac OS Nature games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,003 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,604 positive reviews and 399 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Mac OS Nature games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,788 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,639 positive reviews and 149 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 |
8. 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 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Nature games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 32,147 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,794 positive reviews and 1,353 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.49 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 | $24.49 |
| Release Date | 9/15/2021 |
| Developer | Mechanistry |
| Publisher | Mechanistry |
| Steam App Id | 1062090 |
9. 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 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Nature games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,626 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,324 positive reviews and 302 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 |
10. Townscaper
Instant town building toy
Townscaper 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 21,085 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,151 positive reviews and 934 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 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 48 | 7/30/2019 | 97 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 24 | 9/17/2021 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 327 | 7/26/2019 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 26 | 5/28/2025 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 6/10/2023 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 739 | 4/26/2024 | 94 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 7/29/2021 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,733 | 9/15/2021 | 94 | $24.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 29 | 10/27/2020 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 36 | 8/26/2021 | 93 | $5.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 10). A Short Hike on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 12). TOEM: A Photo Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 11). WolfQuest: Anniversary Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 30). Kabuto Park on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 29). Smushi Come Home on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 10). Rusty's Retirement on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 4). Alpaca Stacka on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 9). Timberborn on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 11). Carto on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 11). Townscaper on Steam. Steam Store.