Is Frostpunk available on Mac?
Yes, playable on Mac. Frostpunk has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
Frostpunk Mac specs at a glance
| Mac compatibility | Yes, playable on Mac |
|---|---|
| How it runs | Rosetta 2 |
| Metacritic score | 84 / 100 |
| Time to beat | ~11 hours (main story) |
| Genre | Strategy |
| Publisher | 11 bit studios |
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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 Frostpunk 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 Frostpunk
| OS | macOS 14.5 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M1 |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Apple M1 |
| Storage | 30 GB available space |
| Additional Notes | Min specs can run the game on very low to low settings. |
Source: the minimum macOS specs listed on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats these, Frostpunk should run.
How to play Frostpunk on Mac
Frostpunk 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 Frostpunk 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 Frostpunk on Mac
Is Frostpunk available on Mac?
Yes. Frostpunk has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
How do I play Frostpunk on Mac?
Frostpunk 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 Frostpunk take to beat?
Frostpunk takes about 11 hours to beat (main story).
What is Frostpunk's Metacritic score?
Frostpunk has a Metacritic score of 84.
What are the minimum Mac requirements for Frostpunk?
Frostpunk lists a minimum of macOS 14.5, Apple M1, 8 GB RAM on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats those, it should run.
