Is Stardew Valley available on Mac?
Yes, playable on Mac. Stardew Valley has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
Stardew Valley Mac specs at a glance
| Mac compatibility | Yes, playable on Mac |
|---|---|
| How it runs | Rosetta 2 |
| Metacritic score | 89 / 100 |
| Time to beat | ~53 hours (main story) |
| Genre | Simulation |
| Publisher | ConcernedApe |
| 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 Stardew Valley 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 Stardew Valley
| OS | Mac OSX 10.10+ |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2 Ghz |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 256 mb video memory, OpenGL 2 |
| Storage | 500 MB available space |
Source: the minimum macOS specs listed on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats these, Stardew Valley should run.
How to play Stardew Valley on Mac
Stardew Valley 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 Stardew Valley 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 Stardew Valley on Mac
Is Stardew Valley available on Mac?
Yes. Stardew Valley has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
How do I play Stardew Valley on Mac?
Stardew Valley 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 Stardew Valley take to beat?
Stardew Valley takes about 53 hours to beat (main story).
What is Stardew Valley's Metacritic score?
Stardew Valley has a Metacritic score of 89.
What are the minimum Mac requirements for Stardew Valley?
Stardew Valley lists a minimum of macOS Mac OSX 10.10+, 2 Ghz, 2 GB RAM on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats those, it should run.
