Is FTL: Faster Than Light available on Mac?
Yes, playable on Mac. FTL: Faster Than Light has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
FTL: Faster Than Light Mac specs at a glance
| Mac compatibility | Yes, playable on Mac |
|---|---|
| How it runs | Rosetta 2 |
| Metacritic score | 84 / 100 |
| Time to beat | ~13 hours (main story) |
| Genre | Strategy |
| Publisher | Subset Games |
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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 FTL: Faster Than Light 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 FTL: Faster Than Light
| OS | Mac OS X 10.6 or above |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel 2 GHz |
| Memory | 1 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 1280x720 minimum resolution, OpenGL 2.0 Support, and recommended dedicated graphics card with 128 MB of RAM Hard Drive: 175 MB HD space |
Source: the minimum macOS specs listed on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats these, FTL: Faster Than Light should run.
How to play FTL: Faster Than Light on Mac
FTL: Faster Than Light 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 FTL: Faster Than Light 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 FTL: Faster Than Light on Mac
Is FTL: Faster Than Light available on Mac?
Yes. FTL: Faster Than Light has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
How do I play FTL: Faster Than Light on Mac?
FTL: Faster Than Light 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 FTL: Faster Than Light take to beat?
FTL: Faster Than Light takes about 13 hours to beat (main story).
What is FTL: Faster Than Light's Metacritic score?
FTL: Faster Than Light has a Metacritic score of 84.
What are the minimum Mac requirements for FTL: Faster Than Light?
FTL: Faster Than Light lists a minimum of macOS Mac OS X 10.6 or above, Intel 2 GHz, 1 GB RAM on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats those, it should run.
