Is The Witness available on Mac?
Yes, playable on Mac. The Witness has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
The Witness Mac specs at a glance
| Mac compatibility | Yes, playable on Mac |
|---|---|
| How it runs | Rosetta 2 |
| Metacritic score | 87 / 100 |
| Time to beat | ~17 hours (main story) |
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Publisher | Thekla, 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 Witness 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 Witness
| OS | 10.11.6 (El Capitan) |
|---|---|
| Processor | 1.8GHz |
| Graphics | Intel HD 4000 series |
| Storage | 5 GB available space |
| Additional Notes | Metal support required |
Source: the minimum macOS specs listed on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats these, The Witness should run.
How to play The Witness on Mac
The Witness 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 Witness 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 Witness on Mac
Is The Witness available on Mac?
Yes. The Witness has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
How do I play The Witness on Mac?
The Witness 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 Witness take to beat?
The Witness takes about 17 hours to beat (main story).
What is The Witness's Metacritic score?
The Witness has a Metacritic score of 87.
What are the minimum Mac requirements for The Witness?
The Witness lists a minimum of macOS 10.11.6 (El Capitan), 1.8GHz on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats those, it should run.
