Is PAYDAY 2 available on Mac?
Yes, with a compatibility layer. PAYDAY 2 can be played on Mac using CrossOver, a Wine-based compatibility layer.
PAYDAY 2 Mac specs at a glance
| Mac compatibility | CrossOver |
|---|---|
| How it runs | CrossOver |
| CrossOver rating | ProtonDB Platinum |
| Metacritic score | 79 / 100 |
| Genre | Role-playing |
What does this mean?
CrossOver means there's no Mac build, but the Windows version runs through CrossOver (a paid, supported Wine layer) — rated Platinum on ProtonDB, which tracks how well Windows games run on the same Wine technology. Compatibility is verified against Steam and community sources. Learn how Mac game compatibility works →
How to play PAYDAY 2 on Mac
PAYDAY 2 has no Mac build, but the Windows version runs on Mac through CrossOver — a compatibility layer built on Wine (the same technology behind Steam's Proton). ProtonDB rates it Platinum, so it runs great right out of the box.
- Install CrossOver (or Whisky). Get CrossOver from CodeWeavers — it's paid but has a free trial. Prefer free? Whisky is an open-source alternative built on the same technology.
- Install the game in a "bottle". Open CrossOver, search for PAYDAY 2, and let it create a bottle — a self-contained Windows environment — then install the game from Steam, GOG, or Epic inside it.
- Apply any tweaks. CrossOver usually applies the right settings for you. If something's off, ProtonDB's community reports for PAYDAY 2 list the exact fixes other players used.
- Play. It runs right on top of macOS — no full Windows install and no rebooting. One caveat: online modes with strict anti-cheat can be hit-or-miss, so CrossOver is most reliable for single-player.
PAYDAY 2 on Mac — FAQ
Is PAYDAY 2 available on Mac?
Yes — PAYDAY 2 can be played on Mac using CrossOver, a Wine-based compatibility layer.
How do I play PAYDAY 2 on Mac?
PAYDAY 2 has no Mac build, but the Windows version runs on Mac through CrossOver — a compatibility layer built on Wine (the same technology behind Steam's Proton). ProtonDB rates it Platinum, so it runs great right out of the box.
What is PAYDAY 2's Metacritic score?
PAYDAY 2 has a Metacritic score of 79.
