Is Owlboy available on Mac?
Yes, playable on Mac. Owlboy has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
Owlboy Mac specs at a glance
| Mac compatibility | Yes, playable on Mac |
|---|---|
| How it runs | Rosetta 2 |
| Metacritic score | 88 / 100 |
| Time to beat | ~8 hours (main story) |
| Genre | Adventure |
| Publisher | D-Pad Studio |
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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 Owlboy 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 Owlboy
| OS | Lion 10.7.5, latest macOS release strongly recommended |
|---|---|
| Processor | Dual Core |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics | OpenGL 3.0+ support (2.1 with ARB extensions acceptable) |
| Storage | 600 MB available space |
| Additional Notes | SDL_GameController devices fully supported |
Source: the minimum macOS specs listed on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats these, Owlboy should run.
How to play Owlboy on Mac
Owlboy 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 Owlboy 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 Owlboy on Mac
Is Owlboy available on Mac?
Yes. Owlboy has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
How do I play Owlboy on Mac?
Owlboy 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 Owlboy take to beat?
Owlboy takes about 8 hours to beat (main story).
What is Owlboy's Metacritic score?
Owlboy has a Metacritic score of 88.
What are the minimum Mac requirements for Owlboy?
Owlboy lists a minimum of macOS Lion 10.7.5, latest macOS release strongly recommended, Dual Core, 2 GB RAM on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats those, it should run.
