Is Factorio available on Mac?
Yes, playable on Mac. Factorio has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
Factorio Mac specs at a glance
| Mac compatibility | Yes, playable on Mac |
|---|---|
| How it runs | Rosetta 2 |
| Metacritic score | 90 / 100 |
| Time to beat | ~47 hours (main story) |
| Genre | Strategy |
| Publisher | Wube Software LTD. |
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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 Factorio 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 Factorio
| OS | OS X 10.10 Yosemite |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2016 Mac |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Storage | 5 GB available space |
| Additional Notes | Normal sprite resolution, Low quality compression, 1080p resolution |
Source: the minimum macOS specs listed on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats these, Factorio should run.
How to play Factorio on Mac
Factorio 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 Factorio 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 Factorio on Mac
Is Factorio available on Mac?
Yes. Factorio has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
How do I play Factorio on Mac?
Factorio 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 Factorio take to beat?
Factorio takes about 47 hours to beat (main story).
What is Factorio's Metacritic score?
Factorio has a Metacritic score of 90.
What are the minimum Mac requirements for Factorio?
Factorio lists a minimum of macOS OS X 10.10 Yosemite, 2016 Mac, 8 GB RAM on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats those, it should run.
