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 July 31st 2025. Want to explore even more nature titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best nature games.
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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 game developed and published by . 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 2,569 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.4
30,266
1,412
2,569
players
2. 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 game developed and published by . 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 2,462 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among nature games based on player count.
9.0
80,029
7,820
2,462
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 game developed and published by . 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 2,399 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among nature games based on player count.
8.8
157,641
19,969
2,399
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 game developed and published by . Released on July 22nd 2025 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 831 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
831
players
5. 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 game developed and published by . 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. With 452 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played nature games.
8.7
15,476
1,956
452
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 game developed and published by . 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 game developed and published by . 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 108 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
108
players
8. 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 game developed and published by . 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. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played nature games.
8.7
1,140
106
95
players
9. 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 game developed and published by . 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. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played nature games.
7.1
1,186
421
85
players
10. 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 game developed and published by . Released on September 09th 2021 has received 2,748 reviews of which 1,756 were positive and 992 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played nature games.
6.3
1,756
992
67
players
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