Is Half-Life available on Mac?
Yes, playable on Mac. Half-Life runs natively on macOS, including Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) Macs.
Half-Life Mac specs at a glance
| Mac compatibility | Yes, playable on Mac |
|---|---|
| How it runs | Native |
| Metacritic score | 96 / 100 |
| Time to beat | ~12 hours (main story) |
| Genre | Action |
| Publisher | Valve |
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What does this mean?
Native means there's an official macOS version built to run directly on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Compatibility is verified against Steam and community sources. Learn how Mac game compatibility works →
Will Half-Life run on your Mac?
Yes, it runs natively
Built for Apple Silicon, nothing extra to install.
See everything your Mac can run →Minimum Mac requirements for Half-Life
| OS | Leopard 10.5.8, Snow Leopard 10.6.3, or higher |
|---|---|
| Memory | 1 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Nvidia GeForce8 or higher, ATI X1600 or higher, Intel HD 3000 or higher |
Source: the minimum macOS specs listed on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats these, Half-Life should run.
How to play Half-Life on Mac
Good news: Half-Life has a native macOS version, so there's nothing extra to install or configure.
- Get the game. Half-Life is sold on Steam. Buy and download it there. Some Apple Silicon ports are also on the Mac App Store.
- Install and launch. It's built for Apple Silicon, so it runs directly on M1/M2/M3/M4 Macs at full native speed, with no translation layer, no Windows, and no workarounds.
- Play. Open it from your Applications folder or Steam library and you're in.
Common questions about Half-Life on Mac
Is Half-Life available on Mac?
Yes. Half-Life runs natively on macOS, including Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) Macs.
How do I play Half-Life on Mac?
Good news: Half-Life has a native macOS version, so there's nothing extra to install or configure.
How long does Half-Life take to beat?
Half-Life takes about 12 hours to beat (main story).
What is Half-Life's Metacritic score?
Half-Life has a Metacritic score of 96.
What are the minimum Mac requirements for Half-Life?
Half-Life lists a minimum of macOS Leopard 10.5.8, Snow Leopard 10.6.3, or higher, 1 GB RAM on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats those, it should run.
