Best Relaxing Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 18,076 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 12/14/2025.
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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 953,828 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 939,114 positive reviews and 14,714 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 878,578 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 856,569 positive reviews and 22,009 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. 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 #3 spot for the best Mac OS Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,578 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,407 positive reviews and 171 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.
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Mac OS Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 176,756 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 173,116 positive reviews and 3,640 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 |
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 9,583 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,506 positive reviews and 77 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $3.99 |
| Release Date | 9/17/2021 |
| Franchise | popagenda |
| Developer | Something We Made |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1307580 |
6. 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 96, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,666 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,641 positive reviews and 25 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 |
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 182,608 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 177,079 positive reviews and 5,529 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. 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 #8 spot for the best Mac OS Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 141,737 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 137,328 positive reviews and 4,409 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 |
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 9,311 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,169 positive reviews and 142 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. 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 #10 spot for the best Mac OS Relaxing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,015 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,009 positive reviews and 6 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 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 39,215 | 2/26/2016 | 98 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 17,402 | 10/12/2012 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 23 | 7/30/2019 | 97 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5,512 | 2/20/2024 | 97 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 38 | 9/17/2021 | 96 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 36 | 5/20/2025 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,880 | 2/2/2016 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,955 | 6/28/2023 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 16 | 11/22/2023 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 5/28/2025 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 14). Stardew Valley on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 15). Euro Truck Simulator 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 29). A Short Hike on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 15). Balatro on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 5). TOEM: A Photo Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 30). Poco on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 15). American Truck Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 13). DAVE THE DIVER on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 29). Juice Galaxy on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 5). Kabuto Park on Steam. Steam Store.