Is No Man's Sky available on Mac?
Yes, playable on Mac. No Man's Sky runs natively on macOS, including Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) Macs.
No Man's Sky Mac specs at a glance
| Mac compatibility | Yes, playable on Mac |
|---|---|
| How it runs | Native |
| Metacritic score | 61 / 100 |
| Time to beat | ~32 hours (main story) |
| Genre | Survival |
| Publisher | Hello Games |
| Last verified | Jul 26, 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 No Man's Sky 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 No Man's Sky
| OS | macOS Monterey 12.3 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel i5 |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Radeon Pro 570X 4GB |
| Storage | 15 GB available space |
Source: the minimum macOS specs listed on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats these, No Man's Sky should run.
How to play No Man's Sky on Mac
Good news: No Man's Sky has a native macOS version, so there's nothing extra to install or configure.
- Get the game. No Man's Sky 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 No Man's Sky on Mac
Is No Man's Sky available on Mac?
Yes. No Man's Sky runs natively on macOS, including Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) Macs.
How do I play No Man's Sky on Mac?
Good news: No Man's Sky has a native macOS version, so there's nothing extra to install or configure.
How long does No Man's Sky take to beat?
No Man's Sky takes about 32 hours to beat (main story).
What is No Man's Sky's Metacritic score?
No Man's Sky has a Metacritic score of 61.
What are the minimum Mac requirements for No Man's Sky?
No Man's Sky lists a minimum of macOS Monterey 12.3, Intel i5, 8 GB RAM on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats those, it should run.
