The best rpgs for Mac
The best role-playing games you can play on a Mac right now. Every title here has a verified way to run on macOS, whether native, through Rosetta 2, or via CrossOver, and links to its exact compatibility and a step-by-step guide.
Baldur's Gate 3 runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Metacritic 96.
Disco Elysium runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Metacritic 96.
Persona 5 Royal has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Platinum on ProtonDB). Metacritic 95.
Elden Ring has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Metacritic 94.
Hades II runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Metacritic 94.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Metacritic 94.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009) has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Metacritic 94.
Divinity: Original Sin 2 has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 93.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Platinum on ProtonDB). Metacritic 93.
Undertale has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 92.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Platinum on ProtonDB). Metacritic 91.
Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Metacritic 91.
Mass Effect: Legendary Edition has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Metacritic 90.
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Metacritic 89.
Pillars of Eternity has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 89.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Platinum on ProtonDB). Metacritic 89.
Sea of Stars has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Platinum on ProtonDB). Metacritic 88.
Omori has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 87.
Wasteland 2: Director's Cut has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 87.
Persona 4 Golden has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Metacritic 87.
Cyberpunk 2077 runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Metacritic 86.
Path of Exile has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 86.
Yakuza 0 has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Platinum on ProtonDB). Metacritic 86.
Core Keeper has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Platinum on ProtonDB). Metacritic 86.
Wizardry 8 has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 85.
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2 has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 85.
DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die™ Edition has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Metacritic 85.
STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Platinum on ProtonDB). Metacritic 85.
Darkest Dungeon has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 84.
Fallout 4 has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Metacritic 84.
Fallout: New Vegas has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Metacritic 84.
NieR:Automata™ has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Platinum on ProtonDB). Metacritic 84.
SPORE™ has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Metacritic 84.
Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 83.
Hogwarts Legacy has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Metacritic 83.
Grim Dawn has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Platinum on ProtonDB). Metacritic 83.
FINAL FANTASY XIV Online has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Metacritic 83.
Citizen Sleeper runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Metacritic 82.
Children of Morta has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 82.
Eastward has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 82.
Gloomhaven has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 82.
Loop Hero runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Metacritic 82.
Realm of the Mad God Exalt runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Metacritic 82.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Metacritic 82.
Tails of Iron runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Metacritic 81.
Borderlands 3 has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Metacritic 81.
Last Epoch has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Platinum on ProtonDB). Metacritic 80.
Elite Dangerous has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Metacritic 80.
Dungeons of Dredmor has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 79.
PAYDAY 2 has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Platinum on ProtonDB). Metacritic 79.
DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Platinum on ProtonDB). Metacritic 79.
Observer has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 78.
Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 78.
Remnant: From the Ashes has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Metacritic 78.
Echoes Of Aetheria has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 77.
The Pale Beyond has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 77.
Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Metacritic 77.
Shadowrun Returns has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 76.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Metacritic 76.
Yes, Your Grace runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Metacritic 75.
Armello has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 75.
Kenshi has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Platinum on ProtonDB). Metacritic 75.
Coromon runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Metacritic 73.
My Time at Portia runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Metacritic 73.
DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Platinum on ProtonDB). Metacritic 73.
Salt and Sacrifice runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Metacritic 72.
Unheard - Voices of Crime has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 72.
CODE VEIN has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Metacritic 72.
Dungeons 2 has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 70.
Warframe has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Metacritic 69.
State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Metacritic 69.
Fallout Shelter has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Metacritic 63.
7 Days to Die has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 45.
DELTARUNE has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 98% positive on Steam.
Touhou Mystia's Izakaya has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 99% positive on Steam.
Kabuto Park runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Rated 100% positive on Steam.
Just a To the Moon Series Beach Episode has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 98% positive on Steam.
Smushi Come Home has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 99% positive on Steam.
BLACK BOX LSS - The Shining Immortal has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 99% positive on Steam.
Catgirl has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 99% positive on Steam.
Silly Linguine Cat Simulator Deluxe Online runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Rated 98% positive on Steam.
Beastieball has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 98% positive on Steam.
Wagotabi: A Japanese Journey runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Rated 99% positive on Steam.
Purrfect Apawcalypse: Love at Furst Bite has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 99% positive on Steam.
Deadeye Deepfake Simulacrum has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 99% positive on Steam.
Valheim runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Rated 94% positive on Steam.
Minion Masters has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 89% positive on Steam.
Lies of P runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Rated 92% positive on Steam.
Love Is All Around runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Rated 93% positive on Steam.
LoveChoice has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 92% positive on Steam.
Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Rated 88% positive on Steam.
Black Myth: Wukong has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 97% positive on Steam.
Palworld has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Platinum on ProtonDB). Rated 94% positive on Steam.
SCP: Secret Laboratory has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 91% positive on Steam.
Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Platinum on ProtonDB). Rated 79% positive on Steam.
Assassin's Creed® Odyssey has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 89% positive on Steam.
Horizon Zero Dawn™ Complete Edition has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 88% positive on Steam.
Fallout 76 has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 72% positive on Steam.
Assassin's Creed® Origins has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 86% positive on Steam.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 80% positive on Steam.
MiSide has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Platinum on ProtonDB). Rated 98% positive on Steam.
Conan Exiles Enhanced has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 79% positive on Steam.
Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 89% positive on Steam.
Gunfire Reborn has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 93% positive on Steam.
Brotato has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 96% positive on Steam.
Tom Clancy’s The Division™ has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 71% positive on Steam.
Trove has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 80% positive on Steam.
Noita has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Platinum on ProtonDB). Rated 95% positive on Steam.
Enshrouded has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 86% positive on Steam.
Russian Fishing 4 has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 60% positive on Steam.
South Park™: The Stick of Truth™ has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Platinum on ProtonDB). Rated 98% positive on Steam.
OUTRIDERS has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 67% positive on Steam.
REMNANT II® has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 82% positive on Steam.
Blade and Sorcery has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 97% positive on Steam.
FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 83% positive on Steam.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Platinum on ProtonDB). Rated 76% positive on Steam.
No Rest for the Wicked has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Platinum on ProtonDB). Rated 80% positive on Steam.