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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Snowtopia: Ski Resort Builder
Build your ideal ski resort. Keep skiers smiling with fresh pistes and fine facilities. Ski, build and chill in the wintry world of Snowtopia where everyone is welcome!
Alchemy Garden
Craft magic potions and sell them in your own alchemy shop! Explore the world and harvest plants to discover new recipes! Take care of your own garden of alchemy and decorate the shop as you like!
Super Kiwi 64
Super Kiwi 64 is a 3D-Platformer and Collect-a-Thon, in a low poly late 90s console look.
Mega Serval
Serval's friends are in danger and it's up to her to save the day! Progress through 12 action-packed platforming stages in this "Kemono Friends Project" derivative work!
Monochrome Mobius: Rights and Wrongs Forgotten
A new JRPG from veteran studio AQUAPLUS, commemorating 20 years of the multi-media Utawarerumono series. This is the story of a man who will be sung about in legends.
The Oregon Trail
The Oregon Trail is back in a beautiful blend of charming pixel art characters, 3D environments, and cutting-edge lighting and visual effects!
DORAEMON STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of the Great Kingdom
Noby and his friends are back in an all-new Doraemon: Story of Seasons title! Grow crops, raise animals, and use Doraemon's Secret Gadgets to help friends in a fun-filled and heartwarming story that people of all ages can enjoy.
Moss: Book II
Quill is back—and she’s being hunted. To stand a chance, Quill will need a true partner by her side—and we hope that partner is you. Moss: Book II is an action-adventure puzzle game and award-winning sequel (The Game Awards "Best VR/AR Game") to Moss.
Paradise Marsh
Stars vanished from the sky and scattered across a perfect endless wetland... Catch bugs and chat with many characters while playfully wandering through peaceful scenery. But don't lose sight of the night sky, the constellations need help!
Witchy Life Story
You have two weeks to save the harvest festival! Tend your garden and collect plants for spells and rituals to help the villagers of Flora. After all, if magic isn't for solving everyday problems, what’s the point of a village witch anyway? A cozy story filled with chaos, friendship, and romance!
Kena: Bridge of Spirits
A story-driven, action adventure combining exploration with fast-paced combat. Untangle the past as Kena, a young Spirit Guide in search of the sacred Mountain Shrine. Help free the spirits trapped in a forgotten village with the help of the Rot, her adorable (yet powerful) spirit companions.
Garden Simulator
PLANT - DESIGN - HARVEST - With Garden Simulator you’ll get your own allotment, place deco elements and cultivate plants to harvest and sell them. Get ready for a beautiful time in nature. Always remember: A garden is a delight to the eye and a solace for the soul.
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.
Islets
Take to the sky and reunite a fragmented world in this surprisingly wholesome metroidvania! Help Iko adventure across beautiful hand-painted islands, receive letters from a quirky cast of characters, and face powerful monstrous adversaries.
Ultimate Fishing Simulator 2
Are you a fishing fanatic? With Ultimate Fishing Simulator 2 you can prove it! Here's a fishing simulator with six picturesque locations where you'll catch more than 60 species of fish, including the giant tiger shark. Grab your rod, adventure awaits!
Tribal Hunter
An action platformer with size-changing mechanics. Be quick and nimble or large and in-charge!
Way of the Hunter
Become the new owner of a hunting lodge nestled among gorgeous habitats and rich animal populations. Explore vast open world environments and hunt with a premium selection of firearms. Enjoy the perfect hunt on your own or with friends in co-op.
Retreat To Enen
Base building simulator 1500 years in the future. Journey to the Island of Enen to forage, craft, build, hunt, meditate, and explore across three vast biomes. Discover secrets and create the retreat of your dreams. With over 160 unique items to gather, craft, and build, every home will be unique.
Bear and Breakfast
Bear and Breakfast is a laid-back management adventure game where you build and run a bed and breakfast...but you’re a bear.
Endling - Extinction is Forever
As the last mother fox on Earth, your cubs need all your care to survive in a merciless world that slowly destroys itself. You have to help them, teach them and save them. And you should never forget that extinction is forever – in the real world and in this 2023 BAFTA award winning experience.
Kayak VR: Mirage
Kayak VR: Mirage is a jaw-dropping and exhilarating journey through beautiful locations, made for Virtual Reality. Maneuver our fully physically accurate kayak around checkpoints and crown yourself the fastest, or take it easy and use the free roam mode and enjoy the scenery.
Time on Frog Island
Cast away on an island paradise complete with a cast of friendly frogs. Enjoy sandbox island life and explore at your own pace, solving sticky situations for your new friends and trading your way to fixing your ship!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 15th 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 5,508 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.0
78,784
7,707
5,508
players
2. 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 175,871 reviews of which 156,038 were positive and 19,833 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. While seeing 4,853 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among nature games based on player count.
8.8
156,038
19,833
4,853
players
3. 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 30,293 reviews of which 28,922 were positive and 1,371 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. While seeing 4,780 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among nature games based on player count.
9.3
28,922
1,371
4,780
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 495 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
495
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 1,396 reviews of which 1,016 were positive and 380 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. With 316 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played nature games.
7.0
1,016
380
316
players
6. 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. With 152 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played nature games.
6.2
4,324
2,599
152
players
7. Terra Nil
Terra Nil is an intricate environmental strategy game about transforming a barren wasteland into a thriving, balanced ecosystem. Bring life back to a lifeless world by purifying soil, cleaning oceans, planting trees, and reintroducing wildlife, then leave without a trace. Terra Nil is a nature, strategy and relaxing game developed by Free Lives and Clockwork Acorn and published by Devolver Digital. Released on March 28th 2023 has received 6,827 reviews of which 5,964 were positive and 863 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. With 140 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played nature games.
8.5
5,964
863
140
players
8. 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. With 133 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played nature games.
9.2
12,223
671
133
players
9. 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. With 128 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played nature games.
8.7
15,041
1,900
128
players
10. 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 1,684 reviews of which 1,552 were positive and 132 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 103 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played nature games.
8.8
1,552
132
103
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 15th 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 622 reviews of which 589 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
589
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, nature and indie game developed by Hollow Tree Games and published by Plug In Digital. Released on June 05th 2018 has received 385 reviews of which 305 were positive and 80 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
80
-90%
10.30€
1.03€
3. 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. Thanks to its incredible 88% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in nature games.
9.5
6,389
140
-88%
16.67€
2.00€
4. 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. Currently offered at a significant 88% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for nature games.
8.7
15,041
1,900
-88%
33.67€
4.04€
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 1,684 reviews of which 1,552 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
1,552
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 760 reviews of which 622 were positive and 138 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for nature games.
7.8
622
138
-80%
9.75€
1.95€
8. СИМУЛЯТОР ОДИНОЧЕСТВА В РУССКОЙ ДЕРЕВНЕ
An old Russian hut, endless forests, and not a single person for hundreds of miles around. СИМУЛЯТОР ОДИНОЧЕСТВА В РУССКОЙ ДЕРЕВНЕ is a walking simulator, realistic and atmospheric game developed and published by Guilty Pleasure Games. Released on April 09th 2021 has received 1,122 reviews of which 873 were positive and 249 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 70% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for nature games.
7.5
873
249
-70%
1.99€
0.59€
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 15th 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
26
players
2. 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 637 reviews of which 591 were positive and 46 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free nature games on Steam.
8.7
591
46
5
players
3. 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 #3 spot among the most played free nature games on Steam.
9.3
4,242
134
3
players
4. 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 #4 spot among the most played free nature games on Steam.
9.3
1,843
41
3
players
5. 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 1,953 reviews of which 1,824 were positive and 129 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free nature games on Steam.
8.9
1,824
129
3
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