Stray cover art
Adventure

Is Stray available on Mac?

Yes, playable on Mac. Stray runs natively on macOS, including Apple Silicon Macs (M1 and later).

Stray Mac specs at a glance

Mac compatibilityYes, playable on Mac
How it runsNative
Metacritic score82 / 100
Time to beat~6 hours (main story)
GenreAdventure
PublisherAnnapurna Interactive
Last verifiedSep 12, 2026

Compatibility verified against Steam and ProtonDB.

What does this mean?

Native means there's an official macOS version built to run directly on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. GeForce NOW is cloud streaming: the game runs on NVIDIA's servers, not on your Mac, so it is shown as a separate way to play, not as Mac compatibility. Compatibility is verified against Steam and community sources. Learn how Mac game compatibility works →

Will Stray run on your Mac?

Yes, it runs natively

Built for Apple Silicon, nothing extra to install.

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Minimum Mac requirements for Stray

OSmacOS 13 Ventura
ProcessorApple Silicon
Storage10 GB available space

Source: the minimum macOS specs listed on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats these, Stray should run.

How to play Stray on Mac

Good news: Stray has a native macOS version, so there's nothing extra to install or configure.

  1. Get the game. Stray is sold on Steam. Buy and download it there. Some Apple Silicon ports are also on the Mac App Store.
  2. Install and launch. It's built for Apple Silicon, so it runs directly on M1 and later Macs at full native speed, with no translation layer, no Windows, and no workarounds.
  3. Play. Open it from your Applications folder or Steam library and you're in.

Or play Stray in the cloud with GeForce NOW

Stray is on NVIDIA's GeForce NOW, a cloud gaming service with a Mac app (macOS 10.15 or later) and a browser version. The game runs on NVIDIA's servers and streams to your screen, so there is nothing to install or tune, and it plays the same on an Intel Mac as on Apple Silicon.

  • Own the game on Steam. GeForce NOW streams your copy; it does not sell or include it.
  • A membership. Either the free tier, which shows ads while you queue and has shorter sessions, or a paid Performance or Ultimate membership (up to 1440p or 5K, with 100 hours of play a month).
  • A good connection. at least 15 Mbps for 720p or 25 Mbps for 1080p, ideally over Ethernet or 5GHz Wi-Fi.

From NVIDIA's published game list, synced weekly, last Oct 12, 2026. Cloud gaming on a Mac, compared.

Common questions about Stray on Mac

Is Stray available on Mac?

Yes. Stray runs natively on macOS, including Apple Silicon Macs (M1 and later).

How do I play Stray on Mac?

Good news: Stray has a native macOS version, so there's nothing extra to install or configure.

Can I play Stray on Mac with GeForce NOW?

Yes. Stray is on NVIDIA's GeForce NOW, which streams games to your Mac through a Mac app (macOS 10.15 or later) and a browser version. It runs on NVIDIA's servers, so it works on any Mac, Apple Silicon or Intel. You need to own it on Steam, and either the free tier, which shows ads while you queue and has shorter sessions, or a paid Performance or Ultimate membership (up to 1440p or 5K, with 100 hours of play a month), plus at least 15 Mbps for 720p or 25 Mbps for 1080p, ideally over Ethernet or 5GHz Wi-Fi.

How long does Stray take to beat?

Stray takes about 6 hours to beat (main story).

What is Stray's Metacritic score?

Stray has a Metacritic score of 82.

What are the minimum Mac requirements for Stray?

Stray lists a minimum of macOS 13 Ventura, Apple Silicon on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats those, it should run.