Is Papers, Please available on Mac?
Yes, playable on Mac. Papers, Please has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
Papers, Please Mac specs at a glance
| Mac compatibility | Yes, playable on Mac |
|---|---|
| How it runs | Rosetta 2 |
| Metacritic score | 85 / 100 |
| Time to beat | ~5 hours (main story) |
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Publisher | 3909 |
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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 Papers, Please 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 Papers, Please
| OS | OSX Mountain Lion (10.8) |
|---|---|
| Processor | 1.5 GHz Core2Duo |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics | OpenGL 1.4 or better |
| Storage | 100 MB available space |
| Additional Notes | Minimum 1280x720 screen resolution |
Source: the minimum macOS specs listed on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats these, Papers, Please should run.
How to play Papers, Please on Mac
Papers, Please 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 Papers, Please 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 Papers, Please on Mac
Is Papers, Please available on Mac?
Yes. Papers, Please has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
How do I play Papers, Please on Mac?
Papers, Please 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 Papers, Please take to beat?
Papers, Please takes about 5 hours to beat (main story).
What is Papers, Please's Metacritic score?
Papers, Please has a Metacritic score of 85.
What are the minimum Mac requirements for Papers, Please?
Papers, Please lists a minimum of macOS OSX Mountain Lion (10.8), 1.5 GHz Core2Duo, 2 GB RAM on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats those, it should run.
