Game Compatibility
Counter-Strike 2
Valve dropped macOS support with CS2 — CS:GO was the last Mac version
Native, full VAC anti-cheat, best competitive performance
Proton with VAC support — works well, minor performance delta vs Windows
Fortnite
Epic removed the Mac version and it is no longer available for download. Epic's own support page states Fortnite is not available on Mac and directs users to GeForce NOW for cloud gaming
Native with EasyAntiCheat — full DirectX 12 and DX12 ray tracing support
EasyAntiCheat blocks Linux — officially unsupported despite Proton compatibility
Valorant
No macOS build — Riot has not announced Mac support
Native with Vanguard kernel-level anti-cheat — Windows only by design
Vanguard requires kernel access not permitted on Linux — officially unsupported
Call of Duty: Warzone
No macOS support — Activision has never released a Mac native build
Native with RICOCHET anti-cheat — full raytracing and high-refresh support
RICOCHET anti-cheat kernel driver blocks Linux — does not run via Proton
Apex Legends
No macOS build — EA/Respawn never released a Mac version
Native with EasyAntiCheat — smooth at high settings and high refresh
EA disabled Linux/Proton support in 2022 citing anti-cheat bypass abuse on Linux kernels. The game does not run on Linux via Proton and EA has not re-enabled it
Cyberpunk 2077
No macOS port — CD Projekt Red has not announced Mac support
Native DirectX 12 with full raytracing and DLSS/FSR — the best version
Runs via Proton with good performance — REDmod mods work, raytracing functional
Elden Ring
No macOS version — FromSoftware has not released a Mac build
Native DirectX 12 — runs well, some stuttering on certain hardware configs
Excellent Proton compatibility — Gold rating on ProtonDB, EAC not present
Red Dead Redemption 2
No macOS port — Rockstar has not released a Mac version
Native with Rockstar Launcher — full graphical fidelity and mod support
Runs via Proton — Gold rated on ProtonDB, minor launcher workaround needed
The Witcher 3
No official Mac version exists. CD Projekt RED's site and Steam only list Windows requirements. Previous claims of a Mac build are unverified
Native with DirectX 12 and full ray tracing — best visual quality
Native Linux build + Proton both available — Platinum rated, excellent support
Baldur's Gate 3
Native Metal build for Apple Silicon — one of the best AAA Mac ports available
Native DirectX 11/12 — best performance and modding support
Native Linux build — Platinum rated, Larian actively supports Linux
GTA V
No macOS version. Rockstar's official GTA V page lists PC (Windows), PS5, and Xbox Series X|S only. No Mac release has ever existed
Native with GTA Online anti-cheat — full modding ecosystem for single player
Runs via Proton — GTA Online works with EAC Linux support enabled
Civilization VII
Day-one native macOS release — Firaxis consistently ships Mac versions simultaneously
Native — full DirectX 12 with best AI processing performance
Runs via Proton — previous Civ titles have Platinum ProtonDB ratings
Total War: Warhammer III
Native macOS build via Metal — CA ships Mac builds, good Apple Silicon performance
Native DirectX 11/12 — best large battle performance and modding
Proton compatibility is strong — Gold rated on ProtonDB
StarCraft II
Full native macOS support — Blizzard ships simultaneous Mac builds for all their titles
Native — Warden anti-cheat, best competitive performance
Runs via Proton with Warden working — Gold rated, esports playable
Hades II
Native macOS build — Supergiant ships all platforms simultaneously
Native — original target platform with best performance
Native Linux build — Supergiant maintains all three platforms equally
Stardew Valley
Native macOS build maintained by the solo developer — always up to date
Native — original platform, full mod and multiplayer support
Native Linux build — one of the best-supported indie titles on Linux
Minecraft (Java)
Full native macOS support via Java — all mods and servers compatible
Native — Java and Bedrock both available, full mod ecosystem
Native Java Edition — first-class Linux support, works with all mod loaders
Hollow Knight
Native macOS build — Team Cherry ships all three platforms
Native — original release platform
Native Linux build — one of the most praised Linux indie ports
Nintendo Switch (Emulation)
Ryujinx was shut down in October 2024 after Nintendo legal action. Unofficial community forks exist and work on Apple Silicon but are unsupported and legally grey. Performance varies widely by game.
Community forks of Ryujinx (and Suyu as a Yuzu successor) run on Windows. All are unofficial following Nintendo's legal campaign in 2024. Performance is good on modern GPUs.
Community Ryujinx forks have Linux builds with Vulkan support. Same caveats as other platforms — all emulators in this space operate outside official support after the 2024 shutdowns.
PlayStation 2 (via PCSX2)
PCSX2 has a native macOS build with Metal backend — most games run well on Apple Silicon
PCSX2 best performance on Windows — widest plugin and GPU support
PCSX2 native Linux build — Vulkan backend provides excellent compatibility