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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Jivana
Jivana is a story-driven adventure game. Embody Aelis, a water priestess who uses her powers to open the path for her community, forced to flee after the appearance of a huge cataclysm. Explore the enchanting landscapes of Jivana, use your ability to manipulate water and lead your people to safety.
100 hidden fish
The fish hid. Try to find them all! A very large location.
MONSTER HUNTER RISE
Rise to the challenge and join the hunt! In Monster Hunter Rise, the latest installment in the award-winning and top-selling Monster Hunter series, you’ll become a hunter, explore brand new maps and use a variety of weapons to take down fearsome monsters as part of an all-new storyline.
SuperTux
Classic 2D jump'n'run sidescroller featuring Tux the penguin. Run and jump through multiple worlds, fighting off enemies by jumping on them, bumping them from below or tossing objects at them, grabbing power-ups and other stuff on the way.
Bouncy Goat Climb
A highly punishing 3D precision platformer about a goat bouncing up a beautiful mountain to save its scared baby goat. Can you handle the challenge and endure all obstacles that you will face on your way up the mountain?
ПОСЛЕДНИЙ ДЕНЬ В УРЮПИНСКЕ
THE LAST DAY IN URYUPINSK is an atmospheric walk through the post-Soviet courtyard to depressive music.
ICARUS
ICARUS is a PvE survival game for up to eight players. Explore a savage wilderness in the aftermath of terraforming gone wrong. Survive the Open World, complete timed Missions or build your Outpost. Explore, build, craft and hunt while seeking your fortune and prospecting for exotic matter.
Len's Island
Discover, survive, and thrive in Len’s Island, where intense dungeon crawling meets open-world action RPG. Master skill-based combat, craft powerful items, build and defend your homestead, and find solace in farming. Your journey, your destiny.
Farming Simulator 22
Create your farm and let the good times grow! Harvest crops, tend to animals, manage productions, and take on seasonal challenges.
Grow: Song of the Evertree
Grow your own worlds and nurture a deep natural connection with everything they hold. See your actions change the world for better! Bring the Evertree back to life in this breathtaking world-crafting sandbox, with life management and adventure elements.
The Pathless
From the creators of ABZÛ, The Pathless is the mythic adventure of an archer and an eagle in a vast forest. Become the Hunter, a master of archery who travels to a mystical island to dispel a curse of darkness that grips the world.
100 hidden frogs
The frogs hid. Can you find them?
The Smurfs - Mission Vileaf
Go on an adventure to save your forest! Gargamel, the evil sorcerer just created the VILEAF, a plant that has the ability to attract and capture the Smurfs... but it's also TOXIC! Embody 4 iconic Smurfs and heal the plants on your way to Gargamel's hovel: the whole forest depends on you!
Moonglow Bay
Embark on a journey as a rookie angler in Moonglow Bay, fulfilling your partner's final wish. Team up with friends, family, and neighbours to hone your fishing skills, nourish relationships, and restore a remote town's fractured community in this slice-of-life fishing RPG!
Terraformers: First Steps on Mars
Terraformers: First Steps on Mars is a free prologue of Terraformers, featuring an exclusive challenge to lead humanity's first attempt at settling the Red Planet.
Hourglass
In Hourglass you can create a time-clone of yourself to solve challenging puzzles. You will play as Aywa, a young adventurer who is traveling to Egypt to find her missing father - an archeologist, who never returned from his latest expedition.
Bunhouse
Bunhouse is a cute, simple, bunny-filled game focused on growing plants and managing a greenhouse with fellow buns. Take care of your leafy plant buddies by balancing the amount of water and light they get. Play with friends and upgrade your greenhouse for wholesome, relaxing fun.
100 hidden birds 2
Hidden object game in the cartoon city style. Animation and puzzles. Very large location. Ultra hard! Really very difficult!
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!
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.
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!
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 18th 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 3,710 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.0
78,784
7,707
3,710
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 30,293 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 2,992 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among nature games based on player count.
9.3
28,922
1,371
2,992
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 2,143 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
2,143
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 511 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
511
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 265 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
265
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 114 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
114
players
7. 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 #7 spot among the most played nature games.
6.2
4,324
2,599
98
players
8. 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. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played nature games.
6.3
1,713
961
94
players
9. 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. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played nature games.
8.5
5,964
863
70
players
10. OUTBRK
Storm Chasing Simulator OUTBRK is a simulation, realistic and nature game developed and published by Sublime. Released on June 28th 2024 has received 1,836 reviews of which 1,433 were positive and 403 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played nature games.
7.5
1,433
403
67
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 18th 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 18th 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
22
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 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 #2 spot among the most played free nature games on Steam.
8.7
596
46
4
players
3. 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 #3 spot among the most played free nature games on Steam.
8.9
1,828
129
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
2
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
2
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