Is Streets of Rage 4 available on Mac?
Yes, playable on Mac. Streets of Rage 4 has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
Streets of Rage 4 Mac specs at a glance
| Mac compatibility | Rosetta 2 |
|---|---|
| How it runs | Rosetta 2 |
| Metacritic score | 84 / 100 |
| Time to beat | ~3 hours (main story) |
| Genre | Fighting |
| Publisher | Dotemu, Yooreka Studio (Greater China) |
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 →
How to play Streets of Rage 4 on Mac
Streets of Rage 4 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 Streets of Rage 4 on Steam or your usual store.
- 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 — you won't notice it's happening.
Streets of Rage 4 on Mac — FAQ
Is Streets of Rage 4 available on Mac?
Yes — Streets of Rage 4 has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
How do I play Streets of Rage 4 on Mac?
Streets of Rage 4 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 Streets of Rage 4 take to beat?
Streets of Rage 4 takes about 3 hours to beat (main story).
What is Streets of Rage 4's Metacritic score?
Streets of Rage 4 has a Metacritic score of 84.
