How to play Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands 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

   Add Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands

   Sign in to your Steam account and click Install & Play. Steam downloads the Windows build you already own, and Pixel Port configures it for your Mac automatically.

3. 03

   Play

   Launch it from your Library. No bottles, no winetricks, no terminal.

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Common questions

Does Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands run on Mac?

Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands is graded playable on Apple Silicon through Pixel Port's runtime. Its current grade is playable for Apple Silicon Macs. Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands is built on Native, and Pixel Port's runtime translates its rendering to Metal automatically.

Do I need to own Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands on Steam?

Yes. Pixel Port does not sell, host, or distribute games. Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands 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 Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands on Mac?

No. Pixel Port runs the Windows build of Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands directly on macOS — no Boot Camp partition, no virtual machine, and no Windows license.

Which Macs can run Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands?

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