The best simulation games for Mac
The best simulation 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.
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Metacritic 91.
Stardew Valley has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 89.
Kerbal Space Program has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 88.
RimWorld has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 87.
Oxygen Not Included has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 86.
Cities: Skylines has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 85.
Planet Coaster has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 84.
Strange Horticulture has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 84.
Spiritfarer®: Farewell Edition has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 84.
Football Manager 2020 has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 84.
Parkitect has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 83.
Two Point Campus has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 83.
The Forest has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Metacritic 83.
This War of Mine has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Metacritic 83.
Overcooked! 2 runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Metacritic 81.
War Thunder has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 81.
World of Tanks has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Metacritic 80.
Wobbledogs has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 79.
Green Hell has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Platinum on ProtonDB). Metacritic 78.
Five Nights at Freddy's has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Platinum on ProtonDB). Metacritic 78.
Sticky Business runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Metacritic 72.
Gas Station Simulator runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Metacritic 72.
Cultist Simulator has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 71.
Megaquarium has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 69.
Poly Bridge 2 has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 69.
911 Operator has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Metacritic 68.
Guts and Glory runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Metacritic 59.
A Date with Death has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 98% positive on Steam.
The Powder Toy has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 98% positive on Steam.
last seen online runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Rated 98% positive on Steam.
Snail Simulator has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 98% positive on Steam.
A Webbing Journey runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Rated 99% positive on Steam.
Take me, Vitaly runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Rated 98% positive on Steam.
A YEAR OF SPRINGS has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 98% positive on Steam.
her tears were my light runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Rated 99% positive on Steam.
Penko Park runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Rated 99% positive on Steam.
Burger Shop 3 has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 99% positive on Steam.
Plant Therapy has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 98% positive on Steam.
Farming Simulator 22 has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 93% positive on Steam.
Supermarket Simulator runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Rated 92% positive on Steam.
Stormworks: Build and Rescue has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 91% positive on Steam.
WorldBox - God Simulator has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 95% positive on Steam.
SnowRunner runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Rated 90% positive on Steam.
Farming Simulator 25 runs natively on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Rated 87% positive on Steam.
Hurtworld has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 76% positive on Steam.
Golf It! has an official Mac build that runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2. Rated 90% positive on Steam.
Raft has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 93% positive on Steam.
BeamNG.drive has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 97% positive on Steam.
People Playground has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 98% positive on Steam.
Sons Of The Forest has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 88% positive on Steam.
Forza Horizon 5 has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 89% positive on Steam.
theHunter: Call of the Wild™ has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 89% positive on Steam.
FIFA 22 has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 81% positive on Steam.
Scrap Mechanic has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 92% positive on Steam.
Buckshot Roulette has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Platinum on ProtonDB). Rated 95% positive on Steam.
My Summer Car has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Platinum on ProtonDB). Rated 95% positive on Steam.
CarX Drift Racing Online has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 95% positive on Steam.
Supermarket Together has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 94% positive on Steam.
Chained Together has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 90% positive on Steam.
PowerWash Simulator has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Platinum on ProtonDB). Rated 96% positive on Steam.
PC Building Simulator has no native build, but the Windows version plays on Mac through CrossOver (rated Gold on ProtonDB). Rated 94% positive on Steam.