Is STRAFE: Gold Edition available on Mac?
Yes, playable on Mac. STRAFE: Gold Edition has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
STRAFE: Gold Edition Mac specs at a glance
| Mac compatibility | Yes, playable on Mac |
|---|---|
| How it runs | Rosetta 2 |
| Metacritic score | 64 / 100 |
| Time to beat | ~6 hours (main story) |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
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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 STRAFE: Gold Edition 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 STRAFE: Gold Edition
| OS | Mac OS X 10.8 or later |
|---|
Source: the minimum macOS specs listed on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats these, STRAFE: Gold Edition should run.
How to play STRAFE: Gold Edition on Mac
STRAFE: Gold Edition 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 STRAFE: Gold Edition 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 STRAFE: Gold Edition on Mac
Is STRAFE: Gold Edition available on Mac?
Yes. STRAFE: Gold Edition has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
How do I play STRAFE: Gold Edition on Mac?
STRAFE: Gold Edition 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 STRAFE: Gold Edition take to beat?
STRAFE: Gold Edition takes about 6 hours to beat (main story).
What is STRAFE: Gold Edition's Metacritic score?
STRAFE: Gold Edition has a Metacritic score of 64.
What are the minimum Mac requirements for STRAFE: Gold Edition?
STRAFE: Gold Edition lists a minimum of macOS Mac OS X 10.8 or later on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats those, it should run.
