Is Layers of Fear available on Mac?
Yes, playable on Mac. Layers of Fear has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
Layers of Fear Mac specs at a glance
| Mac compatibility | Yes, playable on Mac |
|---|---|
| How it runs | Rosetta 2 |
| Metacritic score | 72 / 100 |
| Time to beat | ~4 hours (main story) |
| Publisher | Bloober Team SA |
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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 Layers of Fear 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 Layers of Fear
| OS | macOS Ventura 13.0 or newer |
|---|---|
| Processor | Devices with Apple silicon |
| Storage | 20 GB available space |
Source: the minimum macOS specs listed on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats these, Layers of Fear should run.
How to play Layers of Fear on Mac
Layers of Fear 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 Layers of Fear 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 Layers of Fear on Mac
Is Layers of Fear available on Mac?
Yes. Layers of Fear has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
How do I play Layers of Fear on Mac?
Layers of Fear 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 Layers of Fear take to beat?
Layers of Fear takes about 4 hours to beat (main story).
What is Layers of Fear's Metacritic score?
Layers of Fear has a Metacritic score of 72.
What are the minimum Mac requirements for Layers of Fear?
Layers of Fear lists a minimum of macOS Ventura 13.0 or newer, Devices with Apple silicon on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats those, it should run.
