Is Limbo available on Mac?
Yes, playable on Mac. Limbo has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
Limbo Mac specs at a glance
| Mac compatibility | Yes, playable on Mac |
|---|---|
| How it runs | Rosetta 2 |
| Metacritic score | 88 / 100 |
| Time to beat | ~4 hours (main story) |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Publisher | Playdead |
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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 Limbo 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 Limbo
Mavericks 10.9 or later required. Supported models: iMac (Mid 2007 or later) MacBook (Aluminum, Late 2008 or later) MacBook Air (Late 2008 or later) MacBook Pro (Mid 2007 or later) Mac Mini (Early 2009 or later) Mac Pro (Early 2008 or later)
Source: the minimum macOS specs listed on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats these, Limbo should run.
How to play Limbo on Mac
Limbo 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 Limbo 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 Limbo on Mac
Is Limbo available on Mac?
Yes. Limbo has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
How do I play Limbo on Mac?
Limbo 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 Limbo take to beat?
Limbo takes about 4 hours to beat (main story).
What is Limbo's Metacritic score?
Limbo has a Metacritic score of 88.
