Best Nature games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated nature games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free nature games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Hundred Days - Winemaking Simulator
Winemaking could be your best adventure. Make the best wine interacting with soil and nature and take your winery to the top. Your beautiful journey into the winemaking tradition starts now.
Hog Hunter 2021
Hog hunter is a short atmospheric game about catching hogs out in the wild, be careful though not everything in the woods is safe...
Insurmountable
Confront various terrains as a lonely mountaineer and endure the countless dangers of climbing! Many tough decisions await you in a risky environment. Make your way up and down the mountain, overcoming insurmountable heights!
Slow and Steady
Slow and Steady is a game where you make the slowest tortoise ever reach the finish line.
100 hidden cats
100 hidden cats is a hidden object game in the city setting. Black and white hand-drawn graphics in a cartoon style. Ultra hard! Really very difficult!
СИМУЛЯТОР ОДИНОЧЕСТВА В РУССКОЙ ДЕРЕВНЕ
An old Russian hut, endless forests, and not a single person for hundreds of miles around.
My Singing Monsters
Breed them, feed them, listen to them sing! Create an island full of Singing Monsters, then watch your song evolve as you breed and upgrade them. Design and build unique decorations to make your world look just the way you want. You'll love exploring the wonderful fantasy land of the Monster World!
Mundaun
Mundaun is a lovingly hand-penciled horror tale set in a dark, secluded valley of The Alps. Explore various areas full of secrets to discover, survive hostile encounters, drive vehicles, fill your inventory, and solve a variety of handcrafted puzzles.
Laid-Back Camp - Virtual - Lake Motosu
Get a taste of the great outdoors from home in Laid-Back Camp - Virtual -!
Lumberjack's Dynasty
A unique life simulation where you are a lumberjack building up a business and founding a lasting dynasty for generations to come.
Hidden Lands - Spot the differences
These lands are paused in time, split apart. Find their differences to to bring them back to life. Discover ancient civilizations through their lost treasures.
Utawarerumono: Prelude to the Fallen
The first game in the Utawarerumono trilogy of story-rich tactics RPGs. Into a world filled with verdant nature, populated by folk with fluffy ears and fuzzy tails, awakens Hakuowlo, a man of masked mien and missing memory.
Tiny Lands
Take your perceptivity to a new dimension in a relaxing low-poly isometric puzzle game. Find the differences in the beautiful, fully rotatable, and zoomable 3D environments. Can you find them all?
Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
Even the smallest person can make a big difference. Join Alba, as she sets out to save her beautiful island and its wildlife. And possibly start a revolution.
Arise: A Simple Story
Embark on an emotional journey of losing the love of one's life. Manipulate time, solve puzzles, reshape surroundings as you push forward into the bittersweet recollections of a past life. This is a story about happiness and hardship, joy and sorrow. A story that all of us will one day experience.
Aurora: A Child's Journey
Guide Aurora through this beautiful adventure using her imagination to discover who's responsible for the fire that is ravaging her village and its surroundings.
Chicken Police - Paint it RED!
A wild tale of love, death, chickens, and redemption! Chicken Police is a buddy-cop noir adventure with a carefully crafted world, a gritty story, and absurd humor. The game mixes classic adventure games with visual novel-style storytelling, presented in a beak-droppingly unique art style.
Penko Park
Snap pictures of spooky creatures & explore an abandoned wildlife park.Most played nature games on Steam
Take a look at the top nature games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 19th 2025.
1. Planet Zoo
Build a world for wildlife in Planet Zoo. From the developers of Planet Coaster and Zoo Tycoon comes the ultimate zoo sim. Construct detailed habitats, manage your zoo, and meet authentic living animals who think, feel and explore the world you create around them. Planet Zoo is a management, simulation and building game developed and published by Frontier Developments. Released on November 05th 2019 has received 86,491 reviews of which 78,784 were positive and 7,707 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played nature game, thanks to its 4,094 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.0
78,784
7,707
4,094
players
2. 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 is a city builder, voxel and colony sim game developed and published by Mechanistry. Released on September 15th 2021 has received 30,487 reviews of which 29,108 were positive and 1,379 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. While seeing 3,338 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among nature games based on player count.
9.3
29,108
1,379
3,338
players
3. theHunter: Call of the Wild™
Discover an atmospheric hunting game like no other in this realistic, stunning open world – regularly updated in collaboration with the community. Immerse yourself in the single player campaign, or share the ultimate hunting experience with friends. theHunter: Call of the Wild™ is a hunting, open world and multiplayer game developed by Expansive Worlds and published by Avalanche Studios. Released on February 16th 2017 has received 176,152 reviews of which 156,293 were positive and 19,859 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. While seeing 2,464 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among nature games based on player count.
8.8
156,293
19,859
2,464
players
4. WolfQuest: Anniversary Edition
Live the life of a wild wolf in a realistic ecological simulation set in Yellowstone National Park. WolfQuest: Anniversary Edition is a early access, life sim and survival game developed and published by eduweb. Released on July 25th 2019 has received 9,921 reviews of which 9,703 were positive and 218 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 505 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played nature games.
9.5
9,703
218
505
players
5. IfSunSets
「IfSunSets」 is a survival RPG adventure game. During the day, secure necessary supplies across the island, and survive the night against strong and terrifying monsters that track you down. You can utilize resources you've secured to build a base to fend off threatening monsters. IfSunSets is a early access, nature and combat game developed by POLYMORPH and published by Smilegate. Released on November 04th 2024 has received 1,441 reviews of which 1,048 were positive and 393 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. With 284 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played nature games.
7.0
1,048
393
284
players
6. Spirit Island
Become the spirits of the land, and defend the island from colonizing Invaders spreading blight and destruction! Your spirits work with the native islanders to increase your power and drive the invading colonists from your island in this strategic area-control game. Spirit Island is a nature, board game and turn-based tactics game developed and published by Handelabra Games Inc.. Released on July 29th 2020 has received 1,214 reviews of which 1,112 were positive and 102 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 144 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played nature games.
8.7
1,112
102
144
players
7. Animalia Survival
Live as your favourite african animal, choose between being a carnivore, herbivore or omnivore, predator or prey. In this multiplayer ecosystem, with a realistic open world, choose to become a lion, a elephant or even a swift gazelle! But remember, the savannahs law is to survive at any cost! Animalia Survival is a early access, survival and nature game developed and published by High Brazil Studio. Released on September 09th 2021 has received 2,674 reviews of which 1,713 were positive and 961 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. With 105 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played nature games.
6.3
1,713
961
105
players
8. Lushfoil Photography Sim
A tranquil exploration and photography experience set across a vast selection of faithfully detailed landscapes. Lushfoil Photography Sim is a realistic, exploration and nature game developed by Matt Newell and published by Annapurna Interactive. Released on April 15th 2025 has received 342 reviews of which 309 were positive and 33 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. With 101 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played nature games.
8.3
309
33
101
players
9. Call of the Wild: The Angler™
The Angler is an open world fishing game that can be played solo or with friends. Discover and catch a wide variety of unique fish species, from common to rare, on your journey to become a master angler. Call of the Wild: The Angler™ is a fishing, simulation and multiplayer game developed by Expansive Worlds and published by Avalanche Studios. Released on August 31st 2022 has received 6,923 reviews of which 4,324 were positive and 2,599 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played nature games.
6.2
4,324
2,599
91
players
10. Strange Horticulture
Strange Horticulture is an occult puzzle game in which you play as the proprietor of a local plant store. Find and identify new plants, pet your cat, speak to a coven, or join a cult. Use your collection of powerful plants to influence the story and unravel Undermere’s dark mysteries. Strange Horticulture is a mystery, puzzle and investigation game developed by Bad Viking and published by Iceberg Interactive. Released on January 21st 2022 has received 12,894 reviews of which 12,223 were positive and 671 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played nature games.
9.2
12,223
671
82
players
Best deals on nature games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of nature games available on Steam right now, updated on April 19th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted nature games.
1. Paper Beast
An exploration and adventure game about wildlife sprung from the depths of the internet. An unknown power seems to upset its balance. Join forces with exotic creatures to unravel the mysteries of this universe. Paper Beast is a adventure, exploration and nature game developed by Pixel Reef and published by Pixel Reef and PID Games. Released on July 24th 2020 has received 624 reviews of which 591 were positive and 33 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Featuring a massive 91% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for nature category.
8.8
591
33
-91%
21.00€
1.89€
2. Shape of the World
A serene first person exploration game in a surreal, organic world that reacts to your presence. Journey through a psychedelically colorful ecosystem of flourishing flora, rambling waterfalls, burgeoning mountains, glowing monoliths and graceful creatures. A 1-3 hour escape from work, anxiety and stress. Shape of the World is a casual, indie and nature game developed by Hollow Tree Games and published by Plug In Digital. Released on June 05th 2018 has received 386 reviews of which 305 were positive and 81 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 90% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in nature games.
7.4
305
81
-90%
10.30€
1.03€
3. Maneater
Experience the ultimate power fantasy as the apex predator of the seas - a giant Shark! Terrorize the coastal waterways. Tear swimmers and divers limb from limb, give the humans a reason to fear you! Maneater is a open world, dark humor and nature game developed and published by Tripwire Interactive. Released on May 25th 2021 has received 16,941 reviews of which 15,041 were positive and 1,900 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 88% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in nature games.
8.7
15,041
1,900
-88%
33.67€
4.04€
4. Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
Even the smallest person can make a big difference. Join Alba, as she sets out to save her beautiful island and its wildlife. And possibly start a revolution. Alba: A Wildlife Adventure is a casual, wholesome and cozy game developed by ustwo games and published by ustwo games and PID Games. Released on December 11th 2020 has received 6,529 reviews of which 6,389 were positive and 140 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 87% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for nature games.
9.5
6,389
140
-87%
16.92€
2.20€
5. Planet Zoo
Build a world for wildlife in Planet Zoo. From the developers of Planet Coaster and Zoo Tycoon comes the ultimate zoo sim. Construct detailed habitats, manage your zoo, and meet authentic living animals who think, feel and explore the world you create around them. Planet Zoo is a management, simulation and building game developed and published by Frontier Developments. Released on November 05th 2019 has received 86,491 reviews of which 78,784 were positive and 7,707 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 85% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for nature games.
9.0
78,784
7,707
-85%
45.80€
6.87€
6. APICO
APICO is a laid-back beekeeping sim game about breeding, collecting, & conserving bees! Set in a series of lush environments, APICO uniquely combines resource gathering, biology, and beekeeping minigames, taking ideas from a mix of real-life and fantasy apiculture & floriculture. APICO is a exploration, management and sandbox game developed by ellraiser and TNgineers and published by Whitethorn Games. Released on May 20th 2022 has received 1,702 reviews of which 1,570 were positive and 132 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 85% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for nature games.
8.8
1,570
132
-85%
16.87€
2.53€
7. Feather
Feather is a multiplayer game about exploration, relaxation and immersion. Transform yourself into a bird, take flight, and enjoy a zen-like, picturesque landscape on your own terms. Swoop, glide, and backflip your way around mysterious locations to uncover hidden paths that only birds can follow! Feather is a exploration, flight and sandbox game developed and published by Samurai Punk. Released on April 05th 2019 has received 762 reviews of which 622 were positive and 140 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for nature games.
7.7
622
140
-80%
9.75€
1.95€
8. Niche - a genetics survival game
Niche - a genetics survival game is a turn-based strategy game combined with simulation and roguelike elements. Shape your own species of animals based on real genetics. Keep your species alive against all odds, such as predators, climate change and spreading sickness. Niche - a genetics survival game is a puzzle, adventure and turn-based strategy game developed by Stray Fawn Studio and published by Stray Fawn Publishing and WhisperGames. Released on September 21st 2017 has received 4,987 reviews of which 4,311 were positive and 676 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 76% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for nature games.
8.4
4,311
676
-76%
17.21€
4.13€
9. Strange Horticulture
Strange Horticulture is an occult puzzle game in which you play as the proprietor of a local plant store. Find and identify new plants, pet your cat, speak to a coven, or join a cult. Use your collection of powerful plants to influence the story and unravel Undermere’s dark mysteries. Strange Horticulture is a mystery, puzzle and investigation game developed by Bad Viking and published by Iceberg Interactive. Released on January 21st 2022 has received 12,894 reviews of which 12,223 were positive and 671 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 66% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for nature games.
9.2
12,223
671
-66%
15.91€
5.41€
10. Paper Trail
Paper Trail is a top-down puzzle adventure about leaving home, set in a foldable, paper world. Paper Trail is a puzzle, indie and nature game developed and published by Newfangled Games. Released on May 21st 2024 has received 451 reviews of which 434 were positive and 17 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 60% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for nature games.
8.9
434
17
-60%
19.50€
7.80€
Free nature games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play nature games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 19th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play nature games.
1. Tales of Rein Ravine
Tales of Rein Ravine is an indie horse game that aims to challenge its players with unique real-life inspired riding, as well as tell an intriguing equestrian story to a young adult audience. Tales of Rein Ravine is a horses, singleplayer and female protagonist game developed and published by Maia the Horsegirl. Released on October 11th 2024 has received 841 reviews of which 702 were positive and 139 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free nature games on Steam.
7.9
702
139
19
players
2. Beecarbonize
Do you have what it takes to save the planet? Beecarbonize is an environmental card strategy game with climate change as your opponent. Beecarbonize is a strategy, card game and resource management game developed and published by Charles Games. Released on August 01st 2023 has received 1,957 reviews of which 1,828 were positive and 129 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free nature games on Steam.
8.9
1,828
129
5
players
3. FROM ASHES, BLOOM
A minimalist rogue-like tower defense where you protect Earth against humanity. FROM ASHES, BLOOM is a nature, action roguelike and tower defense game developed and published by Screenshakes. Released on March 11th 2024 has received 642 reviews of which 596 were positive and 46 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free nature games on Steam.
8.7
596
46
3
players
4. I commissioned some bees 0
Play for free! I paid artists to hide bees in 10 pieces of artwork. Can you find them all? Warning: Relaxing. I commissioned some bees 0 is a hidden object, nature and relaxing game developed by Follow The Fun and published by I commissioned some series. Released on January 12th 2023 has received 4,376 reviews of which 4,242 were positive and 134 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free nature games on Steam.
9.3
4,242
134
1
players
5. Resonance of the Ocean
Pick up what the waves wash ashore to make instruments. Use those instruments to answer the echoes heard from beyond the ocean. Resonance of the Ocean is a relaxing, casual and puzzle game developed by Image Labo and Heaviside Creations and published by Image Labo. Released on July 08th 2022 has received 1,884 reviews of which 1,843 were positive and 41 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free nature games on Steam.
9.3
1,843
41
1
players
6. Slow and Steady
Slow and Steady is a game where you make the slowest tortoise ever reach the finish line. Slow and Steady is a casual, side scroller and 3d game developed and published by cream. Released on April 27th 2021 has received 714 reviews of which 632 were positive and 82 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free nature games on Steam.
8.3
632
82
7. Epicinium
Epicinium is a strategy game where nature is a finite resource. No need to wait for your move, thanks to fast, simultaneous turns. Your economy and troops are influenced by the environment and increasingly severe weather effects. Is it worth winning a war when you end up conquering dirt and ash? Epicinium is a turn-based strategy, pvp and military game developed and published by A Bunch of Hacks. Released on October 12th 2020 has received 302 reviews of which 265 were positive and 37 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free nature games on Steam.
8.1
265
37
8. Becalm
Fancy a relaxing drift through magical waters? Enjoy this seafaring voyage in search of the sunset! Becalm is a free to play, casual and indie game developed and published by Colorfiction. Released on January 17th 2019 has received 375 reviews of which 316 were positive and 59 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free nature games on Steam.
7.9
316
59