Is Garry's Mod available on Mac?
Yes, playable on Mac. Garry's Mod has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
Garry's Mod Mac specs at a glance
| Mac compatibility | Yes, playable on Mac |
|---|---|
| How it runs | Rosetta 2 |
| Steam reviews | 97% positive (1,254,378 reviews) |
| Time to beat | ~179 hours (main story) |
| Genre | Sandbox |
| Publisher | Valve |
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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 Garry's Mod 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 Garry's Mod
| OS | OS X version Snow Leopard 10.6.3 |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2 GHz Processor or better |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 1GB dedicated VRAM or better |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection |
| Storage | 10 GB available space |
| Additional Notes | Mouse, Keyboard, Monitor |
Source: the minimum macOS specs listed on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats these, Garry's Mod should run.
How to play Garry's Mod on Mac
Garry's Mod 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 Garry's Mod 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 Garry's Mod on Mac
Is Garry's Mod available on Mac?
Yes. Garry's Mod has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
How do I play Garry's Mod on Mac?
Garry's Mod 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 Garry's Mod take to beat?
Garry's Mod takes about 179 hours to beat (main story).
What are the minimum Mac requirements for Garry's Mod?
Garry's Mod lists a minimum of macOS OS X version Snow Leopard 10.6.3, 2 GHz Processor or better, 4 GB RAM on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats those, it should run.
