Is Outlast available on Mac?
Yes, playable on Mac. Outlast has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
Outlast Mac specs at a glance
| Mac compatibility | Yes, playable on Mac |
|---|---|
| How it runs | Rosetta 2 |
| Metacritic score | 80 / 100 |
| Time to beat | ~5 hours (main story) |
| Publisher | Red Barrels |
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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 Outlast 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 Outlast
| OS | OS X 10.9 |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2.2 GHz Dual Core CPU |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | GeForce GT 750M / Intel Iris Pro 5200 / Radeon HD 3xxx |
| Storage | 5 GB available space |
| Sound Card | Standard |
Source: the minimum macOS specs listed on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats these, Outlast should run.
How to play Outlast on Mac
Outlast 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 Outlast 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 Outlast on Mac
Is Outlast available on Mac?
Yes. Outlast has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
How do I play Outlast on Mac?
Outlast 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 Outlast take to beat?
Outlast takes about 5 hours to beat (main story).
What is Outlast's Metacritic score?
Outlast has a Metacritic score of 80.
What are the minimum Mac requirements for Outlast?
Outlast lists a minimum of macOS OS X 10.9, 2.2 GHz Dual Core CPU, 4 GB RAM on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats those, it should run.
