Is Dead Cells available on Mac?
Yes, playable on Mac. Dead Cells 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.
Dead Cells Mac specs at a glance
| Mac compatibility | Yes, playable on Mac |
|---|---|
| How it runs | Rosetta 2, CrossOver, Parallels |
| Metacritic score | 89 / 100 |
| Time to beat | ~14 hours (main story) |
| Genre | Action-adventure |
| Publisher | Motion Twin |
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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 Dead Cells 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 Dead Cells
| OS | Mavericks 10.9 or later |
|---|---|
| Memory | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics | OpenGL 3.2+ |
| Storage | 500 MB available space |
| Additional Notes | MacBook, MacBook Pro or iMac 2012 or later |
Source: the minimum macOS specs listed on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats these, Dead Cells should run.
How to play Dead Cells on Mac
Dead Cells 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 Dead Cells 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 Dead Cells on Mac
Is Dead Cells available on Mac?
Yes. Dead Cells 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 Dead Cells on Mac?
Dead Cells 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 Dead Cells take to beat?
Dead Cells takes about 14 hours to beat (main story).
What is Dead Cells's Metacritic score?
Dead Cells has a Metacritic score of 89.
What are the minimum Mac requirements for Dead Cells?
Dead Cells lists a minimum of macOS Mavericks 10.9 or later, 2 GB RAM on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats those, it should run.
