Is Tropico 6 available on Mac?
Yes, playable on Mac. Tropico 6 has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
Tropico 6 Mac specs at a glance
| Mac compatibility | Yes, playable on Mac |
|---|---|
| How it runs | Rosetta 2 |
| Metacritic score | 78 / 100 |
| Time to beat | ~34 hours (main story) |
| Publisher | Kalypso Media |
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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 Tropico 6 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 Tropico 6
| OS | MacOS Mojave (10.14) |
|---|---|
| Processor | Quad-Core (i5 or i7) 3GHz or better |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Metal, Shader 5 compliant GPU with 2GB VRam (AMD Radeon Rx560 Pro / Nvidia Geforce GTX775 or better) |
| Storage | 16 GB available space |
Source: the minimum macOS specs listed on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats these, Tropico 6 should run.
How to play Tropico 6 on Mac
Tropico 6 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 Tropico 6 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 Tropico 6 on Mac
Is Tropico 6 available on Mac?
Yes. Tropico 6 has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
How do I play Tropico 6 on Mac?
Tropico 6 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 Tropico 6 take to beat?
Tropico 6 takes about 34 hours to beat (main story).
What is Tropico 6's Metacritic score?
Tropico 6 has a Metacritic score of 78.
What are the minimum Mac requirements for Tropico 6?
Tropico 6 lists a minimum of macOS Mojave (10.14), Quad-Core (i5 or i7) 3GHz or better, 8 GB RAM on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats those, it should run.
