Is Cities: Skylines available on Mac?
Yes, playable on Mac. Cities: Skylines has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
Cities: Skylines Mac specs at a glance
| Mac compatibility | Yes, playable on Mac |
|---|---|
| How it runs | Rosetta 2 |
| Metacritic score | 85 / 100 |
| Time to beat | ~41 hours (main story) |
| Genre | Simulation |
| Publisher | Paradox 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 Cities: Skylines 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 Cities: Skylines
| OS | OS X 10.11 (64-bit) |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo, 3.0GHz |
| Memory | 6 GB RAM |
| Graphics | nVIDIA GeForce GTX 260, 512 MB or ATI Radeon HD 5670, 512 MB (Does not support Intel Integrated Graphics Cards) |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection |
| Storage | 4 GB available space |
Source: the minimum macOS specs listed on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats these, Cities: Skylines should run.
How to play Cities: Skylines on Mac
Cities: Skylines 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 Cities: Skylines 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 Cities: Skylines on Mac
Is Cities: Skylines available on Mac?
Yes. Cities: Skylines has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
How do I play Cities: Skylines on Mac?
Cities: Skylines 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 Cities: Skylines take to beat?
Cities: Skylines takes about 41 hours to beat (main story).
What is Cities: Skylines's Metacritic score?
Cities: Skylines has a Metacritic score of 85.
What are the minimum Mac requirements for Cities: Skylines?
Cities: Skylines lists a minimum of macOS OS X 10.11 (64-bit), Intel Core 2 Duo, 3.0GHz, 6 GB RAM on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats those, it should run.
