Is Terraria available on Mac?
Yes, playable on Mac. Terraria has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
Terraria Mac specs at a glance
| Mac compatibility | Yes, playable on Mac |
|---|---|
| How it runs | Rosetta 2 |
| Metacritic score | 83 / 100 |
| Time to beat | ~51 hours (main story) |
| Genre | Survival |
| Publisher | Re-Logic |
| 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 Terraria 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 Terraria
| OS | OSX 10.9.5 - 10.11.6 |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2.0 Ghz |
| Memory | 2.5GB |
| Hard Disk Space | 200MB |
| Video Card | 128mb Video Memory, capable of OpenGL 3.0+ support (2.1 with ARB extensions acceptable |
Source: the minimum macOS specs listed on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats these, Terraria should run.
How to play Terraria on Mac
Terraria 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 Terraria 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 Terraria on Mac
Is Terraria available on Mac?
Yes. Terraria has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
How do I play Terraria on Mac?
Terraria 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 Terraria take to beat?
Terraria takes about 51 hours to beat (main story).
What is Terraria's Metacritic score?
Terraria has a Metacritic score of 83.
What are the minimum Mac requirements for Terraria?
Terraria lists a minimum of macOS OSX 10.9.5 - 10.11.6, 2.0 Ghz, 2.5GB on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats those, it should run.
