Is Oxygen Not Included available on Mac?
Yes, playable on Mac. Oxygen Not Included has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
Oxygen Not Included Mac specs at a glance
| Mac compatibility | Yes, playable on Mac |
|---|---|
| How it runs | Rosetta 2 |
| Metacritic score | 86 / 100 |
| Time to beat | ~57 hours (main story) |
| Genre | Simulation |
| Publisher | Klei Entertainment |
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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 Oxygen Not Included 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 Oxygen Not Included
| OS | macOS 12 or later |
|---|---|
| Processor | Dual Core 2 GHz |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Intel HD 4600 (AMD or NVIDIA equivalent) |
| Storage | 3 GB available space |
Source: the minimum macOS specs listed on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats these, Oxygen Not Included should run.
How to play Oxygen Not Included on Mac
Oxygen Not Included 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 Oxygen Not Included 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 Oxygen Not Included on Mac
Is Oxygen Not Included available on Mac?
Yes. Oxygen Not Included has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
How do I play Oxygen Not Included on Mac?
Oxygen Not Included 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 Oxygen Not Included take to beat?
Oxygen Not Included takes about 57 hours to beat (main story).
What is Oxygen Not Included's Metacritic score?
Oxygen Not Included has a Metacritic score of 86.
What are the minimum Mac requirements for Oxygen Not Included?
Oxygen Not Included lists a minimum of macOS 12 or later, Dual Core 2 GHz, 8 GB RAM on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats those, it should run.
