Is Alien: Isolation available on Mac?
Yes, playable on Mac. Alien: Isolation has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2, and is also available on iPhone and iPad.
Alien: Isolation Mac specs at a glance
| Mac compatibility | Yes, playable on Mac |
|---|---|
| How it runs | Rosetta 2, iOS/iPadOS |
| Metacritic score | 81 / 100 |
| Time to beat | ~19 hours (main story) |
| Genre | Action |
| Publisher | Feral Interactive |
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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 Alien: Isolation 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 Alien: Isolation
| OS | macOS 10.10.4 |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2GHz Intel Core i5 or greater |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 1GB AMD 5750, 1GB Nvidia 650M, 1.5 GB Intel Iris Pro 5200 (See Notes for more details) |
| Storage | 35 GB available space |
| Additional Notes | The game is supported on the following Macs. To check your Mac model and when it was released, select About This Mac from the Apple menu on your menu bar. * All 13” MacBook Pros |
Source: the minimum macOS specs listed on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats these, Alien: Isolation should run.
How to play Alien: Isolation on Mac
Alien: Isolation 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 Alien: Isolation 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 Alien: Isolation on Mac
Is Alien: Isolation available on Mac?
Yes. Alien: Isolation has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2, and is also available on iPhone and iPad.
How do I play Alien: Isolation on Mac?
Alien: Isolation 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 Alien: Isolation take to beat?
Alien: Isolation takes about 19 hours to beat (main story).
What is Alien: Isolation's Metacritic score?
Alien: Isolation has a Metacritic score of 81.
What are the minimum Mac requirements for Alien: Isolation?
Alien: Isolation lists a minimum of macOS 10.10.4, 2GHz Intel Core i5 or greater, 4 GB RAM on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats those, it should run.
