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How to play RimWorld on Mac

RimWorld is verified on Apple Silicon: a real Mac ran it end to end through Pixel Port's runtime.

Download & play RimWorld

What you need

  • Apple Silicon (M1 or newer)
  • macOS 14+

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 RimWorld

    Find RimWorld in the catalogue and click Install & Play. Pixel Port fetches it and 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 RimWorld run on Mac?
RimWorld is verified on Apple Silicon: a real Mac ran it end to end through Pixel Port's runtime. Its current grade is verified for Apple Silicon Macs. RimWorld is built on Unity, and Pixel Port's runtime translates its rendering to Metal automatically.
Do I need Windows, Boot Camp, or a VM to play RimWorld on Mac?
No. Pixel Port runs the Windows build of RimWorld directly on macOS: no Boot Camp partition, no virtual machine, and no Windows license.
Which Macs can run RimWorld?
Any Apple Silicon Mac (M1 through M4, MacBook Air to Mac Studio) on macOS 14 or later.