Is TowerFall Ascension available on Mac?
Yes, playable on Mac. TowerFall Ascension has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
TowerFall Ascension Mac specs at a glance
| Mac compatibility | Yes, playable on Mac |
|---|---|
| How it runs | Rosetta 2 |
| Metacritic score | 87 / 100 |
| Time to beat | ~4 hours (main story) |
| Genre | Action |
| Publisher | Matt Makes Games 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 TowerFall Ascension 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 TowerFall Ascension
| OS | Snow Leopard 10.6.8, 32/64-bit |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3 M380 |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics | OpenGL 3.0+ (2.1 with ARB extensions acceptable) |
| Storage | 400 MB available space |
Source: the minimum macOS specs listed on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats these, TowerFall Ascension should run.
How to play TowerFall Ascension on Mac
TowerFall Ascension 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 TowerFall Ascension 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 TowerFall Ascension on Mac
Is TowerFall Ascension available on Mac?
Yes. TowerFall Ascension has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
How do I play TowerFall Ascension on Mac?
TowerFall Ascension 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 TowerFall Ascension take to beat?
TowerFall Ascension takes about 4 hours to beat (main story).
What is TowerFall Ascension's Metacritic score?
TowerFall Ascension has a Metacritic score of 87.
What are the minimum Mac requirements for TowerFall Ascension?
TowerFall Ascension lists a minimum of macOS Snow Leopard 10.6.8, 32/64-bit, Intel Core i3 M380, 2 GB RAM on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats those, it should run.
