Best Relaxing Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 16,569 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 9/1/2025.
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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 923,465 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 909,049 positive reviews and 14,416 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 853,061 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 831,861 positive reviews and 21,200 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| 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 167,455 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 164,051 positive reviews and 3,404 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 19,887 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,724 positive reviews and 163 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 8,995 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,924 positive reviews and 71 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. 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 #6 spot for the best Mac OS Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 177,614 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 172,196 positive reviews and 5,418 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 2/2/2016 |
| Franchise | SCS Software |
| Developer | SCS Software |
| Publisher | SCS Software |
| Steam App Id | 270880 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Mac OS Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 135,494 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 131,268 positive reviews and 4,226 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 |
8. Poco
Poco is the story of the world's smallest clown, who is banished from the circus and finds themself in a mysterious undergrowth full of lost and broken things. Explore, meet strange creatures, solve puzzles, and help Poco return to the circus in this charming 2D/3D hybrid point-and-click adventure.
Poco 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 3,817 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,798 positive reviews and 19 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 | 5/20/2025 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Micah Boursier |
| Steam App Id | 3454610 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Mac OS Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,821 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,683 positive reviews and 138 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).
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Mac OS Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,087 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,837 positive reviews and 250 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $17.49 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 | $17.49 |
| Release Date | 8/15/2024 |
| Franchise | tobspr Games |
| Developer | tobspr Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2162800 |
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| 57,964 | 2/26/2016 | 98 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 31,448 | 10/12/2012 | 97 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 12,968 | 2/20/2024 | 97 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 44 | 7/30/2019 | 97 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 38 | 9/17/2021 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 10,405 | 2/2/2016 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,297 | 6/28/2023 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 35 | 5/20/2025 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 33 | 11/22/2023 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 876 | 8/15/2024 | 95 | $17.49 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 29). Euro Truck Simulator 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 20). Balatro on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 31). A Short Hike on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 14). TOEM: A Photo Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 1). American Truck Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 1). DAVE THE DIVER on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 26). Poco on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 23). Juice Galaxy on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 29). shapez 2 on Steam. Steam Store.