Is 7 Days to Die available on Mac?
Yes, playable on Mac. 7 Days to Die has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
7 Days to Die Mac specs at a glance
| Mac compatibility | Yes, playable on Mac |
|---|---|
| How it runs | Rosetta 2 |
| Metacritic score | 45 / 100 |
| Time to beat | ~53 hours (main story) |
| Genre | Role-playing |
| Publisher | The Fun Pimps Entertainment LLC |
| Last verified | Jul 27, 2026 |
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What does this mean?
Rosetta 2 means the Mac version is an Intel build that Apple Silicon Macs run automatically through Rosetta 2 translation. Compatibility is verified against Steam and community sources. Learn how Mac game compatibility works →
Will 7 Days to Die run on your Mac?
Yes, via Rosetta 2
Official Intel build; Apple Silicon Macs run it automatically through Rosetta 2.
See everything your Mac can run →Minimum Mac requirements for 7 Days to Die
| OS | 10.13 |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2.8 Ghz Quad Core CPU |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 2 GB Dedicated Memory |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection |
| Storage | 15 GB available space |
| Additional Notes | Running the Dedicated Server and Client on the same computer will double ram requirements. Also future releases may require more hard drive space. |
Source: the minimum macOS specs listed on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats these, 7 Days to Die should run.
How to play 7 Days to Die on Mac
7 Days to Die has an official Mac version, but it's an Intel build. On Apple Silicon Macs (M1 or newer) macOS runs it automatically through Rosetta 2, a built-in translation layer, so it's nearly as simple as a native game.
- Get the game. Buy and download 7 Days to Die on Steam.
- Install Rosetta 2 (one time). The first time you open an Intel app, macOS offers to install Rosetta 2. Click Install. You can also run "softwareupdate --install-rosetta" in Terminal beforehand.
- Launch and play. Rosetta translates the game invisibly in the background. For a game like this, performance is typically excellent, and you won't notice it's happening.
Common questions about 7 Days to Die on Mac
Is 7 Days to Die available on Mac?
Yes. 7 Days to Die has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
How do I play 7 Days to Die on Mac?
7 Days to Die has an official Mac version, but it's an Intel build. On Apple Silicon Macs (M1 or newer) macOS runs it automatically through Rosetta 2, a built-in translation layer, so it's nearly as simple as a native game.
How long does 7 Days to Die take to beat?
7 Days to Die takes about 53 hours to beat (main story).
What is 7 Days to Die's Metacritic score?
7 Days to Die has a Metacritic score of 45.
What are the minimum Mac requirements for 7 Days to Die?
7 Days to Die lists a minimum of macOS 10.13, 2.8 Ghz Quad Core CPU, 8 GB RAM on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats those, it should run.
