Is Moonlighter available on Mac?
Yes, playable on Mac. Moonlighter runs natively on macOS, including Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) Macs.
Moonlighter Mac specs at a glance
| Mac compatibility | Yes, playable on Mac |
|---|---|
| How it runs | Native |
| Metacritic score | 74 / 100 |
| Time to beat | ~14 hours (main story) |
| Publisher | 11 bit studios |
| Last verified | Aug 9, 2026 |
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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 Moonlighter 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 Moonlighter
| OS | 10.6 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad 2.7 Ghz, AMD Phenom(TM)II X4 3 Ghz |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | GeForce GTX 260, Radeon HD 5770, 1024 MB, Shader Model 3.0 |
| Storage | 4 GB available space |
| Sound Card | Integrated |
| Additional Notes | Controllers are not supported starting from M1 and above. |
Source: the minimum macOS specs listed on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats these, Moonlighter should run.
How to play Moonlighter on Mac
Good news: Moonlighter has a native macOS version, so there's nothing extra to install or configure.
- Get the game. Moonlighter 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 Moonlighter on Mac
Is Moonlighter available on Mac?
Yes. Moonlighter runs natively on macOS, including Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) Macs.
How do I play Moonlighter on Mac?
Good news: Moonlighter has a native macOS version, so there's nothing extra to install or configure.
How long does Moonlighter take to beat?
Moonlighter takes about 14 hours to beat (main story).
What is Moonlighter's Metacritic score?
Moonlighter has a Metacritic score of 74.
What are the minimum Mac requirements for Moonlighter?
Moonlighter lists a minimum of macOS 10.6, Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad 2.7 Ghz, AMD Phenom(TM)II X4 3 Ghz, 4 GB RAM on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats those, it should run.
