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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Morphopolis
Morphopolis is about transformation and discovery. Morphopolis takes you on a puzzle adventure through a fantastical insect world. Starting as an aphid grub, you embark on an epic journey of metamorphosis toward your spawning ground.
They Breathe
They Breathe is a short journey into the depths of a forest filled with water. As you swim deeper, it's up to you to figure out the rules of an insidious ecosystem where nothing is as it first seems, and where everyone is after the same precious resource – oxygen!
Shelter
Experience the wild as a badger sheltering your cubs from harm. On your journey, you will be stalked by birds of prey, encounter perils of the night, cross fierce rivers, escape forest fires and face the looming threat of starvation. Food is to be found, but is there enough for everyone?
Toki Tori 2+
Toki Tori 2+ may look cute, but it’s a challenging puzzle adventure game. Whistle and stomp are the only moves you need to solve increasingly complex puzzles, as you go anywhere, anytime on a lush forest island.
Reus
In Reus, you control powerful giants to shape the planet to your will. You can create mountains, oceans, forests and more. Enrich your planet with plants, minerals and animal life. There is only one thing on the planet that you do not control: mankind, with all their virtues and and all their vices.
Incredipede
Grow arms and legs to transform into a snake, spider, butterfly, or fifty-legged horror - anything you can imagine. Control your creations in a fumblecore dash to solve each puzzle. Learn to swing through the trees, climb sheer cliffs, or even fly.
Waking Mars
In 2097, life is discovered on Mars. When your mission of first contact becomes trapped by a cave-in, you must master the alien ecosystem to survive. Soon you stumble upon more than anyone expected, and with time running out, you will make a decision that determines the fate of a lost planet.
Miasmata
Miasmata is a first-person survival/adventure game, developed from the ground-up by brothers Joe and Bob Johnson. You play as Robert Hughes, a plague-stricken scientist on a journey to discover a cure. Your adventure begins on the shores of a remote and mysterious island.
Critter Crunch
Using Critter Crunch's 'Food Chain' mechanic, players will eat their way through a smorgasbord of levels and gorge on a feast of modes, including Co-op and Versus multiplayer.
Botanicula
Humor-filled indie adventure game created by the makers of Machinarium and Samorost.
Fate of the World
Fate of the World is a dramatic global strategy game that puts all our futures in your hands. The game features a dramatic set of scenarios based on the latest science covering the next two centuries. You must manage a balancing act of protecting the Earth’s resources and climate versus the needs of an ever-growing world population, who...
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 June 15th 2025.
1. 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 31,678 reviews of which 30,266 were positive and 1,412 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played nature game, thanks to its 4,618 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.4
30,266
1,412
4,618
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 177,610 reviews of which 157,641 were positive and 19,969 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. While seeing 2,648 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among nature games based on player count.
8.8
157,641
19,969
2,648
players
3. 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 87,849 reviews of which 80,029 were positive and 7,820 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. While seeing 2,637 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among nature games based on player count.
9.0
80,029
7,820
2,637
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 10,248 reviews of which 10,029 were positive and 219 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 746 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played nature games.
9.5
10,029
219
746
players
5. 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 1,246 reviews of which 1,140 were positive and 106 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 145 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played nature games.
8.7
1,140
106
145
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 7,002 reviews of which 4,369 were positive and 2,633 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. With 135 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played nature games.
6.2
4,369
2,633
135
players
7. 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 13,152 reviews of which 12,466 were positive and 686 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 131 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played nature games.
9.2
12,466
686
131
players
8. 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 1,607 reviews of which 1,186 were positive and 421 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. With 105 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played nature games.
7.1
1,186
421
105
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 17,432 reviews of which 15,476 were positive and 1,956 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played nature games.
8.7
15,476
1,956
94
players
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 is a casual, creature collector and nature game developed by Doot and Zakku and published by Doot Tiny Games. Released on May 28th 2025 has received 1,036 reviews of which 1,035 were positive and 1 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played nature games.
9.4
1,035
1
81
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 June 15th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted nature games.
1. NUTS
NUTS is a single-player walking simulator surveillance mystery. Record the squirrels, report your findings, and piece together what’s really going on in Melmoth Forest. NUTS is a story rich, detective and nature game developed by Joon, Pol, Muutsch and Char & Torfi and published by Noodlecake. Released on February 04th 2021 has received 890 reviews of which 781 were positive and 109 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Featuring a massive 98% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for nature category.
8.3
781
109
-98%
24.50€
0.68€
2. 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, PID Games and Dear Villagers. Released on December 11th 2020 has received 6,640 reviews of which 6,500 were positive and 140 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 97% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in nature games.
9.5
6,500
140
-97%
16.99€
0.62€
3. 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 1,747 reviews of which 1,605 were positive and 142 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in nature games.
8.7
1,605
142
-95%
16.79€
0.94€
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 17,432 reviews of which 15,476 were positive and 1,956 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for nature games.
8.7
15,476
1,956
-94%
33.99€
2.37€
5. Shelter
Experience the wild as a badger sheltering your cubs from harm. On your journey, you will be stalked by birds of prey, encounter perils of the night, cross fierce rivers, escape forest fires and face the looming threat of starvation. Food is to be found, but is there enough for everyone? Shelter is a adventure, survival and nature game developed and published by Might and Delight. Released on August 28th 2013 has received 3,667 reviews of which 3,123 were positive and 544 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for nature games.
8.2
3,123
544
-93%
14.79€
1.04€
6. 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 and Dear Villagers. Released on June 05th 2018 has received 389 reviews of which 307 were positive and 82 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for nature games.
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307
82
-93%
10.79€
0.85€
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 770 reviews of which 627 were positive and 143 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for nature games.
7.7
627
143
-91%
9.75€
0.92€
8. 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, PID Games and Dear Villagers. Released on July 24th 2020 has received 631 reviews of which 596 were positive and 35 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for nature games.
8.8
596
35
-90%
19.99€
1.99€
9. 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 87,849 reviews of which 80,029 were positive and 7,820 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 88% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for nature games.
9.0
80,029
7,820
-88%
44.99€
5.71€
10. A Highland Song
Moira McKinnon is running away. A wild adventure through the Scottish Highlands, with open platforming and dynamic storytelling, maps and music. From the creators of Heaven's Vault and 80 Days. A Highland Song is a exploration, 2d platformer and nature game developed and published by inkle Ltd. Released on December 05th 2023 has received 524 reviews of which 474 were positive and 50 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 82% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for nature games.
8.4
474
50
-82%
15.99€
2.99€
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 June 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 916 reviews of which 743 were positive and 173 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free nature games on Steam.
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743
173
23
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, resource management and card game game developed and published by Charles Games. Released on August 01st 2023 has received 1,980 reviews of which 1,850 were positive and 130 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
1,850
130
6
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 4,411 reviews of which 4,277 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
4,277
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 1,935 reviews of which 1,891 were positive and 44 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
1,891
44
1
players
5. 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 659 reviews of which 612 were positive and 47 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free nature games on Steam.
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612
47
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 720 reviews of which 636 were positive and 84 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.
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636
84
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 369 reviews of which 311 were positive and 58 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
311
58