Is A Hat in Time available on Mac?
Yes, playable on Mac. A Hat in Time has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2, and can be played on Mac using CrossOver, a Wine-based compatibility layer, and can be played on Mac by running Windows in Parallels Desktop.
A Hat in Time Mac specs at a glance
| Mac compatibility | Yes, playable on Mac |
|---|---|
| How it runs | Rosetta 2, CrossOver, Parallels |
| CrossOver rating | ProtonDB Gold |
| Metacritic score | 79 / 100 |
| Time to beat | ~9 hours (main story) |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Publisher | Gears for Breakfast |
| 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. CrossOver means there's no Mac build, but the Windows version runs through CrossOver (a paid, supported Wine layer), rated Gold on ProtonDB, which tracks how well Windows games run on the same Wine technology. Parallels means it's played by running Windows inside a virtual machine on your Mac. Compatibility is verified against Steam and community sources. Learn how Mac game compatibility works →
Will A Hat in Time 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 A Hat in Time
| OS | MAC OS X 10.11.6 or higher |
|---|---|
| Processor | Quad-core Intel or AMD Processor, 3.5 GHz processor |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Storage | 8 GB available space |
Source: the minimum macOS specs listed on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats these, A Hat in Time should run.
How to play A Hat in Time on Mac
A Hat in Time 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 A Hat in Time 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 A Hat in Time on Mac
Is A Hat in Time available on Mac?
Yes. A Hat in Time has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2, and can be played on Mac using CrossOver, a Wine-based compatibility layer, and can be played on Mac by running Windows in Parallels Desktop.
How do I play A Hat in Time on Mac?
A Hat in Time 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 A Hat in Time take to beat?
A Hat in Time takes about 9 hours to beat (main story).
What is A Hat in Time's Metacritic score?
A Hat in Time has a Metacritic score of 79.
What are the minimum Mac requirements for A Hat in Time?
A Hat in Time lists a minimum of macOS MAC OS X 10.11.6 or higher, Quad-core Intel or AMD Processor, 3.5 GHz processor, 4 GB RAM on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats those, it should run.
