Is Transistor available on Mac?
Yes, playable on Mac. Transistor has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
Transistor Mac specs at a glance
| Mac compatibility | Yes, playable on Mac |
|---|---|
| How it runs | Rosetta 2 |
| Metacritic score | 83 / 100 |
| Time to beat | ~6 hours (main story) |
| Publisher | Supergiant Games |
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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 Transistor 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 Transistor
| OS | 10.7.5 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Dual Core CPU - 2.6ghz |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | OpenGL 3.0+ (2.1 with ARB extensions acceptable) |
| Storage | 3 GB available space |
Source: the minimum macOS specs listed on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats these, Transistor should run.
How to play Transistor on Mac
Transistor 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 Transistor 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 Transistor on Mac
Is Transistor available on Mac?
Yes. Transistor has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
How do I play Transistor on Mac?
Transistor 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 Transistor take to beat?
Transistor takes about 6 hours to beat (main story).
What is Transistor's Metacritic score?
Transistor has a Metacritic score of 83.
What are the minimum Mac requirements for Transistor?
Transistor lists a minimum of macOS 10.7.5, Dual Core CPU - 2.6ghz, 4 GB RAM on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats those, it should run.
