Is The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth available on Mac?
Yes, playable on Mac. The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2, and can be played on Mac by running Windows in Parallels Desktop.
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth Mac specs at a glance
| Mac compatibility | Yes, playable on Mac |
|---|---|
| How it runs | Rosetta 2, Parallels |
| Metacritic score | 86 / 100 |
| Time to beat | ~6 hours (main story) |
| Genre | Action-adventure |
| Publisher | Nicalis, Inc. |
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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. Parallels means it's played by running Windows inside a virtual machine on your Mac. Compatibility is verified against Steam and community sources. Learn how Mac game compatibility works →
Will The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth 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 The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
| OS | 10.8 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Core 2 Duo |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Discreet video card |
| Storage | 449 MB available space |
| Sound Card | Yes |
Source: the minimum macOS specs listed on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats these, The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth should run.
How to play The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth on Mac
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth 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 The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth 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 The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth on Mac
Is The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth available on Mac?
Yes. The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2, and can be played on Mac by running Windows in Parallels Desktop.
How do I play The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth on Mac?
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth 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 The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth take to beat?
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth takes about 6 hours to beat (main story).
What is The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth's Metacritic score?
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth has a Metacritic score of 86.
What are the minimum Mac requirements for The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth?
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth lists a minimum of macOS 10.8, Core 2 Duo, 2 GB RAM on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats those, it should run.
