Is Baba is You available on Mac?
Yes, playable on Mac. Baba is You has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
Baba is You Mac specs at a glance
| Mac compatibility | Yes, playable on Mac |
|---|---|
| How it runs | Rosetta 2 |
| Metacritic score | 87 / 100 |
| Time to beat | ~7 hours (main story) |
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Publisher | Hempuli Oy |
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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 Baba is You 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 Baba is You
| OS | Snow Leopard 10.6 |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2.0 GHz+, 64-bit |
| Memory | 1 GB RAM |
| Graphics | ATI Radeon X1300/NVIDIA GeForce 6600 GT/Intel HD 3000 or better |
| Storage | 200 MB available space |
| Sound Card | Intel High Definition Audio |
Source: the minimum macOS specs listed on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats these, Baba is You should run.
How to play Baba is You on Mac
Baba is You 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 Baba is You 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 Baba is You on Mac
Is Baba is You available on Mac?
Yes. Baba is You has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
How do I play Baba is You on Mac?
Baba is You 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 Baba is You take to beat?
Baba is You takes about 7 hours to beat (main story).
What is Baba is You's Metacritic score?
Baba is You has a Metacritic score of 87.
What are the minimum Mac requirements for Baba is You?
Baba is You lists a minimum of macOS Snow Leopard 10.6, 2.0 GHz+, 64-bit, 1 GB RAM on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats those, it should run.
