Is Counter-Strike: Global Offensive available on Mac?
Yes, playable on Mac. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2, and can be played on Mac using CrossOver, a Wine-based compatibility layer, and can be played on Mac by running Windows in Parallels Desktop.
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Mac specs at a glance
| Mac compatibility | Yes, playable on Mac |
|---|---|
| How it runs | Rosetta 2, CrossOver, Parallels |
| Metacritic score | 83 / 100 |
| Time to beat | ~291 hours (main story) |
| Genre | Shooter |
| Publisher | Valve |
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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. CrossOver means there's no Mac build, but the Windows version runs through CrossOver (a paid, supported Wine layer). 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 Counter-Strike: Global Offensive 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 →How to play Counter-Strike: Global Offensive on Mac
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive 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 Counter-Strike: Global Offensive on Steam or your usual store.
- 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 Counter-Strike: Global Offensive on Mac
Is Counter-Strike: Global Offensive available on Mac?
Yes. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2, and can be played on Mac using CrossOver, a Wine-based compatibility layer, and can be played on Mac by running Windows in Parallels Desktop.
How do I play Counter-Strike: Global Offensive on Mac?
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive 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 Counter-Strike: Global Offensive take to beat?
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive takes about 291 hours to beat (main story).
What is Counter-Strike: Global Offensive's Metacritic score?
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive has a Metacritic score of 83.
