Is BioShock Infinite available on Mac?
Yes, playable on Mac. BioShock Infinite has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2, and can be played on Mac by running Windows in Parallels Desktop.
BioShock Infinite Mac specs at a glance
| Mac compatibility | Yes, playable on Mac |
|---|---|
| How it runs | Rosetta 2, Parallels |
| Metacritic score | 94 / 100 |
| Time to beat | ~12 hours (main story) |
| Genre | Action-adventure |
| Publisher | 2K |
| Last verified | Aug 9, 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. 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 BioShock Infinite 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 BioShock Infinite
| OS | 10.12 (Sierra) |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2.2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (Dual-Core) |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Hard Disk Space | 30 GB Video |
| Memory | 512 MB |
| Video Card | ATI Radeon HD 3870 / NVidia Geforce 640M / Intel HD4000 Additional: BioShock Infinite supports both the Microsoft Xbox 360 wired gamepad and the PlayStation 3 Dualshock 3 Wireless Controller in addition to the Macintosh mouse and keyboard NOTICE: This game is |
Source: the minimum macOS specs listed on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats these, BioShock Infinite should run.
How to play BioShock Infinite on Mac
BioShock Infinite 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 BioShock Infinite 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 BioShock Infinite on Mac
Is BioShock Infinite available on Mac?
Yes. BioShock Infinite has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2, and can be played on Mac by running Windows in Parallels Desktop.
How do I play BioShock Infinite on Mac?
BioShock Infinite 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 BioShock Infinite take to beat?
BioShock Infinite takes about 12 hours to beat (main story).
What is BioShock Infinite's Metacritic score?
BioShock Infinite has a Metacritic score of 94.
What are the minimum Mac requirements for BioShock Infinite?
BioShock Infinite lists a minimum of macOS 10.12 (Sierra), 2.2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (Dual-Core), 512 MB on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats those, it should run.
