Best Wholesome Games on Steam (for Mac OS)

Steam currently has 888 Wholesome 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. Wholesome game rankings were last updated on 6/27/2025.

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1. 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!

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TOEM: A Photo Adventure holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Wholesome game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,657 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,588 positive reviews and 69 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
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Steam App Id 1307580

2. Wobbledogs

A 3D pet simulation where you raise your own personal hive of mutating dogs, physically simulated all the way down to their guts! Wobbledogs is a casual and chill sandbox for players of all ages who want to care for their very own virtual pets in a surprising, unique, and stress-free environment.

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Wobbledogs has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Wholesome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,328 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,107 positive reviews and 221 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $6.79 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Wobbledogs on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $6.79
Release Date 3/15/2022
Franchise Secret Mode
Developer Animal Uprising
Publisher Secret Mode
Steam App Id 1424330

3. 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.

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Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Wholesome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,948 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,783 positive reviews and 165 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

4. Lost in Play

Solve puzzles, riddles, and embark on an exciting journey of discovery! Join Toto and Gal as they explore dreamscapes and befriend magical creatures. Lost in their imagination, the brother and sister must stick together and solve puzzles to find their way home.

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Lost in Play has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Wholesome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,166 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,039 positive reviews and 127 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $7.79 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 $7.79
Release Date 8/10/2022
Franchise Joystick Ventures
Developer Happy Juice Games
Publisher Joystick Ventures
Steam App Id 1328840

5. Spirit City: Lofi Sessions

Spirit City: Lofi Sessions is a gamified focus tool, set to a soothing lofi soundtrack. Discover and collect Spirits, customize your cozy virtual space, and facilitate your real-life tasks with a collection of handy features designed to improve concentration and ease stress.

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Spirit City: Lofi Sessions has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Wholesome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,475 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,180 positive reviews and 295 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $8.03 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Spirit City: Lofi Sessions on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $8.03
Release Date 4/8/2024
Franchise Mooncube Games
Developer Mooncube Games
Publisher Mooncube Games
Steam App Id 2113850

6. Virtual Cottage

Virtual Cottage gives you a comfy place to rest and be productive without any distractions. Open the game, set yourself a goal and enjoy the atmosphere.

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Virtual Cottage has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Wholesome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,472 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,240 positive reviews and 232 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Virtual Cottage on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 10/7/2020
Franchise DU&I
Developer DU&I
Publisher DU&I
Steam App Id 1369320

7. 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!

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Smushi Come Home has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Wholesome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,260 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,239 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

8. Seal World

Meet silly seals, eat fibsh, swim, and relax!

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Seal World has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Wholesome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 914 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 910 positive reviews and 4 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.

Steam Price $3.99
Release Date 12/26/2023
Developers
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Steam App Id 1684410

9. Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley

Join Snufkin in this musical adventure about restoring harmony and balance to Moominvalley, protecting it from the industrious Park Keeper.

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Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Wholesome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,105 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,023 positive reviews and 82 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $13.99 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 $13.99
Release Date 3/7/2024
Franchise Raw Fury Games
Developer Hyper Games
Publisher Raw Fury
Steam App Id 1808680

10. A Webbing Journey

Adorable spider chaos! Swing around the house, weave crazy structures, play with physics-based objects, and pull off chores with nothing but your webs and your wits in this madcap sandbox adventure.

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A Webbing Journey has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Wholesome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 689 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 685 positive reviews and 4 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $6.39 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 $6.39
Release Date 5/19/2025
Franchise Future Friends Games
Developer Fire Totem Games
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Steam App Id 2073910

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TOEM: A Photo Adventure steam charts
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9/17/2021
96
$3.99
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Wobbledogs steam charts
145
3/15/2022
95
$6.79
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Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) steam charts
12
9/12/2019
95
$3.99
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Lost in Play steam charts
18
8/10/2022
95
$7.79
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Spirit City: Lofi Sessions steam charts
1,505
4/8/2024
95
$8.03
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Virtual Cottage steam charts
153
10/7/2020
95
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Smushi Come Home steam charts
30
6/10/2023
94
$9.99
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Seal World steam charts
3
12/26/2023
93
$3.99
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Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley steam charts
35
3/7/2024
93
$13.99
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A Webbing Journey steam charts
14
5/19/2025
93
$6.39
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 27). TOEM: A Photo Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 7). Wobbledogs on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 27). Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 28). Lost in Play on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 8). Spirit City: Lofi Sessions on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 2). Virtual Cottage on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 29). Smushi Come Home on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 8). Seal World on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 27). Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 3). A Webbing Journey on Steam. Steam Store.

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