Is Braid available on Mac?
Yes, playable on Mac. Braid 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.
Braid Mac specs at a glance
| Mac compatibility | Yes, playable on Mac |
|---|---|
| How it runs | Rosetta 2, Parallels |
| Metacritic score | 90 / 100 |
| Time to beat | ~5 hours (main story) |
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Publisher | Number None |
| 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 Braid 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 Braid
| OS | OS X version Leopard 10.5.8, Snow Leopard 10.6.3, or later. |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Mac 1.0 GHz or better |
| Memory | 512 MB RAM |
| Graphics | ATI Radeon(TM) 9500 or better, NVIDIA GeForce(TM) FX 5900 or better, Intel GMA 950 or better Hard Drive: 185 MB free space Other Requirements: |
Source: the minimum macOS specs listed on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats these, Braid should run.
How to play Braid on Mac
Braid 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 Braid 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 Braid on Mac
Is Braid available on Mac?
Yes. Braid 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 Braid on Mac?
Braid 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 Braid take to beat?
Braid takes about 5 hours to beat (main story).
What is Braid's Metacritic score?
Braid has a Metacritic score of 90.
What are the minimum Mac requirements for Braid?
Braid lists a minimum of macOS OS X version Leopard 10.5.8, Snow Leopard 10.6.3, or later., Intel Mac 1.0 GHz or better, 512 MB RAM on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats those, it should run.
