Is Return of the Obra Dinn available on Mac?
Yes, playable on Mac. Return of the Obra Dinn has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
Return of the Obra Dinn Mac specs at a glance
| Mac compatibility | Yes, playable on Mac |
|---|---|
| How it runs | Rosetta 2 |
| Metacritic score | 89 / 100 |
| Time to beat | ~8 hours (main story) |
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Publisher | 3909 LLC |
| Last verified | Jul 27, 2026 |
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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 Return of the Obra Dinn 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 Return of the Obra Dinn
| OS | macOS Sierra |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2 GHz Intel i5 or better |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Discrete GPU |
| Storage | 2 GB available space |
| Additional Notes | Requires 720p or higher resolution and outputs 16:9 aspect only, letterboxed if necessary. |
Source: the minimum macOS specs listed on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats these, Return of the Obra Dinn should run.
How to play Return of the Obra Dinn on Mac
Return of the Obra Dinn 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 Return of the Obra Dinn 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 Return of the Obra Dinn on Mac
Is Return of the Obra Dinn available on Mac?
Yes. Return of the Obra Dinn has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
How do I play Return of the Obra Dinn on Mac?
Return of the Obra Dinn 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 Return of the Obra Dinn take to beat?
Return of the Obra Dinn takes about 8 hours to beat (main story).
What is Return of the Obra Dinn's Metacritic score?
Return of the Obra Dinn has a Metacritic score of 89.
What are the minimum Mac requirements for Return of the Obra Dinn?
Return of the Obra Dinn lists a minimum of macOS Sierra, 2 GHz Intel i5 or better, 4 GB RAM on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats those, it should run.
