Is A Plague Tale: Innocence available on Mac?
Yes, with a compatibility layer. A Plague Tale: Innocence 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 Plague Tale: Innocence Mac specs at a glance
| Mac compatibility | Yes, with a compatibility layer |
|---|---|
| How it runs | CrossOver, Parallels |
| CrossOver rating | ProtonDB Platinum |
| Metacritic score | 81 / 100 |
| Time to beat | ~11 hours (main story) |
| Publisher | Focus Entertainment |
| Last verified | Jul 27, 2026 |
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What does this mean?
CrossOver means there's no Mac build, but the Windows version runs through CrossOver (a paid, supported Wine layer), rated Platinum 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 Plague Tale: Innocence run on your Mac?
Yes, via CrossOver
No native build, but the Windows version runs through CrossOver.
See everything your Mac can run →How to play A Plague Tale: Innocence on Mac
A Plague Tale: Innocence has no Mac build, but the Windows version runs on Mac through CrossOver, a compatibility layer built on Wine (the same technology behind Steam's Proton). ProtonDB rates it Platinum, so it runs great right out of the box.
- Install CrossOver (or Whisky). Get CrossOver from CodeWeavers. It's paid but has a free trial. Prefer free? Whisky is an open-source alternative built on the same technology.
- Install the game in a "bottle". Open CrossOver, search for A Plague Tale: Innocence, and let it create a bottle (a self-contained Windows environment), then install the game from Steam, GOG, or Epic inside it.
- Apply any tweaks. CrossOver usually applies the right settings for you. If something's off, ProtonDB's community reports for A Plague Tale: Innocence list the exact fixes other players used.
- Play. It runs right on top of macOS, with no full Windows install and no rebooting. One caveat: online modes with strict anti-cheat can be hit-or-miss, so CrossOver is most reliable for single-player.
Common questions about A Plague Tale: Innocence on Mac
Is A Plague Tale: Innocence available on Mac?
Yes. A Plague Tale: Innocence 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 Plague Tale: Innocence on Mac?
A Plague Tale: Innocence has no Mac build, but the Windows version runs on Mac through CrossOver, a compatibility layer built on Wine (the same technology behind Steam's Proton). ProtonDB rates it Platinum, so it runs great right out of the box.
How long does A Plague Tale: Innocence take to beat?
A Plague Tale: Innocence takes about 11 hours to beat (main story).
What is A Plague Tale: Innocence's Metacritic score?
A Plague Tale: Innocence has a Metacritic score of 81.
