Is Don't Starve Together available on Mac?
Yes, playable on Mac. Don't Starve Together has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
Don't Starve Together Mac specs at a glance
| Mac compatibility | Yes, playable on Mac |
|---|---|
| How it runs | Rosetta 2 |
| Metacritic score | 83 / 100 |
| Time to beat | ~35 hours (main story) |
| Genre | Action-adventure |
| 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 Together 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 Together
| OS | Lion (OSX 10.7.X) |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2.0 GHz Intel |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVidia or ATI graphics card |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection |
| Storage | 3 GB available space |
| Additional Notes | 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 Together should run.
How to play Don't Starve Together on Mac
Don't Starve Together 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 Together 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 Together on Mac
Is Don't Starve Together available on Mac?
Yes. Don't Starve Together has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
How do I play Don't Starve Together on Mac?
Don't Starve Together 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 Together take to beat?
Don't Starve Together takes about 35 hours to beat (main story).
What is Don't Starve Together's Metacritic score?
Don't Starve Together has a Metacritic score of 83.
What are the minimum Mac requirements for Don't Starve Together?
Don't Starve Together 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.
