Best Relaxing Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 14,458 Relaxing 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. Relaxing game rankings were last updated on 3/28/2025.
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1. Stardew Valley
You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?
Stardew Valley holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Relaxing game on Steam" with a Player Score of 98. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 866,700 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 853,131 positive reviews and 13,569 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 2/26/2016 |
| Developer | ConcernedApe |
| Publisher | ConcernedApe |
| Steam App Id | 413150 |
2. Euro Truck Simulator 2
Travel across Europe as king of the road, a trucker who delivers important cargo across impressive distances! With dozens of cities to explore, your endurance, skill and speed will all be pushed to their limits.
Euro Truck Simulator 2 has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 816,755 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 796,646 positive reviews and 20,109 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 | 10/12/2012 |
| Franchise | SCS Software |
| Developer | SCS Software |
| Publisher | SCS Software |
| Steam App Id | 227300 |
3. Balatro
The poker roguelike. Balatro is a hypnotically satisfying deckbuilder where you play illegal poker hands, discover game-changing jokers, and trigger adrenaline-pumping, outrageous combos.
Balatro has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 139,763 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 137,067 positive reviews and 2,696 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 Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 2/20/2024 |
| Franchise | Playstack |
| Developer | LocalThunk |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2379780 |
4. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,570 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,414 positive reviews and 156 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.
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Mac OS Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,909 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,846 positive reviews and 63 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 |
6. DAVE THE DIVER
DAVE THE DIVER is a casual, singleplayer adventure RPG featuring deep-sea exploration and fishing during the day and sushi restaurant management at night. Join Dave and his quirky friends as they seek to uncover the secrets of the mysterious Blue Hole.
DAVE THE DIVER has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 124,804 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 121,241 positive reviews and 3,563 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 | 6/28/2023 |
| Developer | MINTROCKET |
| Publisher | MINTROCKET |
| Steam App Id | 1868140 |
7. American Truck Simulator
Experience legendary American trucks and deliver various cargoes across sunny California, sandy Nevada, and the Grand Canyon State of Arizona. American Truck Simulator takes you on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes and widely recognized landmarks around the States.
American Truck Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 169,499 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 164,291 positive reviews and 5,208 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 | 2/2/2016 |
| Franchise | SCS Software |
| Developer | SCS Software |
| Publisher | SCS Software |
| Steam App Id | 270880 |
8. Juice Galaxy
Juice Galaxy is a happy place to fly around and smack things and drink juice. And explore things. And just, flip around doing stuff.
Juice Galaxy has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,007 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,883 positive reviews and 124 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 Juice Galaxy on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
9. shapez 2
Dive into a factory-building game with the focus on just that – building huge space factories! Construct sprawling multi-level factories and satisfying production lines without limits. Tackle increasingly complex automation challenges at your own pace – you won’t have to worry about enemies.
shapez 2 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,527 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,333 positive reviews and 194 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play shapez 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 8/15/2024 |
| Franchise | tobspr Games |
| Developer | tobspr Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2162800 |
10. Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to)
A game about writing nice letters to real people. Write and receive encouraging letters in a cozy room. Trade stickers and listen to chill music. We're all in this together. Sometimes all you need are a few kind words.
Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,915 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,752 positive reviews and 163 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $3.99 |
| Release Date | 9/12/2019 |
| Developer | Popcannibal |
| Publisher | Popcannibal |
| Steam App Id | 1070710 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 51,577 | 2/26/2016 | 98 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 36,988 | 10/12/2012 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 22,346 | 2/20/2024 | 97 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 24 | 7/30/2019 | 97 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 15 | 9/17/2021 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,471 | 6/28/2023 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7,944 | 2/2/2016 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 40 | 11/22/2023 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 586 | 8/15/2024 | 95 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 9/12/2019 | 95 | $3.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 28). Euro Truck Simulator 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). Balatro on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 25). A Short Hike on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). TOEM: A Photo Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 28). DAVE THE DIVER on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 28). American Truck Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 22). Juice Galaxy on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 28). shapez 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 16). Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) on Steam. Steam Store.