Is Don't Starve available on Mac?
Yes, playable on Mac. Don't Starve has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
Don't Starve Mac specs at a glance
| Mac compatibility | Yes, playable on Mac |
|---|---|
| How it runs | Rosetta 2 |
| Metacritic score | 79 / 100 |
| Time to beat | ~32 hours (main story) |
| Publisher | Klei Entertainment |
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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 Don't Starve 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 Don't Starve
| OS | Lion (OSX 10.7.X) |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2.0 GHz Intel |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 256 MB NVidia or ATI graphics card Hard Drive: 512 MB Free Space Additional: Not recommended for Intel GMA Graphics or Mac Minis or early-generation MacBooks |
Source: the minimum macOS specs listed on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats these, Don't Starve should run.
How to play Don't Starve on Mac
Don't Starve 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 Don't Starve 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 Don't Starve on Mac
Is Don't Starve available on Mac?
Yes. Don't Starve has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
How do I play Don't Starve on Mac?
Don't Starve 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 Don't Starve take to beat?
Don't Starve takes about 32 hours to beat (main story).
What is Don't Starve's Metacritic score?
Don't Starve has a Metacritic score of 79.
What are the minimum Mac requirements for Don't Starve?
Don't Starve lists a minimum of macOS Lion (OSX 10.7.X), 2.0 GHz Intel, 4 GB RAM on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats those, it should run.
