How to play Dark Deception on Mac

From Windows game to Mac launch

1. 01

   Install Pixel Port

   Download Pixel Port and let it set up the runtime on first launch.

2. 02

   Request Dark Deception

   Find Dark Deception in the app and request it. During the beta, our small team enables games manually for each user.

3. 03

   Or ask us on Discord

   Join the Pixel Port Discord and tell us you want to play Dark Deception. That is usually the fastest way to get it enabled.

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Common questions

Does Dark Deception run on Mac?

Dark Deception is graded playable on Apple Silicon through Pixel Port's runtime. Its current grade is playable for Apple Silicon Macs. Dark Deception is built on Unreal Engine, and Pixel Port's runtime translates its rendering to Metal automatically. It is not enabled in the beta yet, so request it in the app or join the Pixel Port Discord before trying to install it.

Do I need to own Dark Deception on Steam?

Yes. Pixel Port does not sell, host, or distribute games. Dark Deception downloads through Steam, to your own Steam account, exactly as it would on a PC — you need to own it there first. Pixel Port is the compatibility layer that runs the Windows build Steam delivers.

Do I need Windows, Boot Camp, or a VM to play Dark Deception on Mac?

No. Pixel Port runs the Windows build of Dark Deception directly on macOS — no Boot Camp partition, no virtual machine, and no Windows license.

Which Macs can run Dark Deception?

Any Apple Silicon Mac — M1 through M4, MacBook Air to Mac Studio — on macOS 14 or later.