Is SOMA available on Mac?
Yes, playable on Mac. SOMA has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
SOMA Mac specs at a glance
| Mac compatibility | Yes, playable on Mac |
|---|---|
| How it runs | Rosetta 2 |
| Metacritic score | 84 / 100 |
| Time to beat | ~9 hours (main story) |
| Genre | Action |
| Publisher | Frictional Games |
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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 SOMA 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 SOMA
| OS | 64-bit 10.9. This product is not compatiable with macOS 10.15 Catalina or later. |
|---|---|
| Processor | Core i3 2.4Ghz |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 / AMD Radeon HD 5750. OpenGL 3.3 |
| Storage | 25 GB available space |
| Additional Notes | Integrated Intel graphics are not supported. They should work (Intel HD 4000-series or better), but with issues. |
Source: the minimum macOS specs listed on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats these, SOMA should run.
How to play SOMA on Mac
SOMA 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 SOMA 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 SOMA on Mac
Is SOMA available on Mac?
Yes. SOMA has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
How do I play SOMA on Mac?
SOMA 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 SOMA take to beat?
SOMA takes about 9 hours to beat (main story).
What is SOMA's Metacritic score?
SOMA has a Metacritic score of 84.
What are the minimum Mac requirements for SOMA?
SOMA lists a minimum of macOS 64-bit 10.9. This product is not compatiable with macOS 10.15 Catalina or later., Core i3 2.4Ghz, 4 GB RAM on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats those, it should run.
