Is The Long Dark available on Mac?
Yes, playable on Mac. The Long Dark has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
The Long Dark Mac specs at a glance
| Mac compatibility | Yes, playable on Mac |
|---|---|
| How it runs | Rosetta 2 |
| Metacritic score | 76 / 100 |
| Time to beat | ~21 hours (main story) |
| Publisher | Hinterland Studio 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. Compatibility is verified against Steam and community sources. Learn how Mac game compatibility works →
Will The Long Dark 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 Long Dark
| OS | OSX 10.9.3 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Core i5 @ 2.2GHz |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 5000 |
| Storage | 7 GB available space |
| Sound Card | On-board. |
Source: the minimum macOS specs listed on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats these, The Long Dark should run.
How to play The Long Dark on Mac
The Long Dark 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 Long Dark 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 Long Dark on Mac
Is The Long Dark available on Mac?
Yes. The Long Dark has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
How do I play The Long Dark on Mac?
The Long Dark 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 Long Dark take to beat?
The Long Dark takes about 21 hours to beat (main story).
What is The Long Dark's Metacritic score?
The Long Dark has a Metacritic score of 76.
What are the minimum Mac requirements for The Long Dark?
The Long Dark lists a minimum of macOS OSX 10.9.3, Core i5 @ 2.2GHz, 4 GB RAM on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats those, it should run.
