Is Kerbal Space Program available on Mac?
Yes, playable on Mac. Kerbal Space Program has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
Kerbal Space Program Mac specs at a glance
| Mac compatibility | Yes, playable on Mac |
|---|---|
| How it runs | Rosetta 2 |
| Metacritic score | 88 / 100 |
| Time to beat | ~114 hours (main story) |
| Genre | Simulation |
| Publisher | Private Division |
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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 Kerbal Space Program 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 Kerbal Space Program
| OS | macOS 10.12+ 64-bit |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | SM 4.0 512MB VRAM Hard Drive: 3 GB HD space |
Source: the minimum macOS specs listed on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats these, Kerbal Space Program should run.
How to play Kerbal Space Program on Mac
Kerbal Space Program 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 Kerbal Space Program 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 Kerbal Space Program on Mac
Is Kerbal Space Program available on Mac?
Yes. Kerbal Space Program has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
How do I play Kerbal Space Program on Mac?
Kerbal Space Program 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 Kerbal Space Program take to beat?
Kerbal Space Program takes about 114 hours to beat (main story).
What is Kerbal Space Program's Metacritic score?
Kerbal Space Program has a Metacritic score of 88.
What are the minimum Mac requirements for Kerbal Space Program?
Kerbal Space Program lists a minimum of macOS 10.12+ 64-bit, Intel, 4 GB RAM on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats those, it should run.
