Is Moonlighter available on Mac?
Yes, playable on Mac. Moonlighter has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
Moonlighter Mac specs at a glance
| Mac compatibility | Yes, playable on Mac |
|---|---|
| How it runs | Rosetta 2 |
| Metacritic score | 74 / 100 |
| Time to beat | ~14 hours (main story) |
| Publisher | 11 bit studios |
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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 Moonlighter 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 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
Moonlighter 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 Moonlighter 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 Moonlighter on Mac
Is Moonlighter available on Mac?
Yes. Moonlighter has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
How do I play Moonlighter on Mac?
Moonlighter 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 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.
