Decompiled and recompiled games you can play on a Mac
97 fan-made ports of classic games ship a ready-made Mac build, from Ship of Harkinian (Ocarina of Time) and Zelda64Recomp (Majora's Mask) to Metroid Prime, Mario Kart Wii, Twilight Princess and Blue Dragon, plus classic PC games like Fallout, Daggerfall and Command & Conquer through modern engine remakes. Each one turns a console or old PC game into a native app; you supply your own copy of the game. Below are the ports you can play on a Mac today, the ones you can build yourself, and popular ports that don't have a Mac version yet. New to all this? Start with what decompiled games are.
Only download from the project's own page. Every link below goes to the project itself rather than a mirror. None of these include the game, so you need your own copy; sites offering a "ready to play" download with the game inside are pirated and often carry malware. Checked against each project's releases on October 15, 2026; versions change weekly.
Ready to play on a Mac (97)
Ship of Harkinian
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time · N64
Mac: Apple Silicon + IntelDecompilation port
You need: Your own copy of the game (a supported version, checked when you load it). Latest: 9.3.0, Oct 6, 2026.
Zelda64Recomp
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask · N64
Mac: Apple Silicon + IntelStatic recompilation
Apple Silicon, or an Intel Mac with a 7th-gen CPU, on macOS 13+.
You need: Your own US copy of the game. Latest: 1.2.2, Aug 27, 2025.
2 Ship 2 Harkinian
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask · N64
Mac: Apple Silicon + IntelDecompilation port
You need: Your own US copy of the game (N64 or GameCube). Latest: 5.0.1, Aug 25, 2026.
sm64coopdx
Super Mario 64 · N64
Mac: Apple Silicon + IntelDecompilation port (online co-op)
You need: Your own US copy of the game (.z64). Latest: 1.5.1, May 31, 2026.
Ghostship
Super Mario 64 · N64
Mac: Apple Silicon + IntelDecompilation port
Needs macOS 14 or later.
You need: Your own copy of the game. Latest: 3.0.0, Sep 7, 2026.
SpaghettiKart
Mario Kart 64 · N64
Mac: Apple Silicon + IntelDecompilation port
Needs macOS 15 or later; 1.0.0 ships as a program, not an app.
You need: Your own US copy of the game (.z64). Latest: 1.0.0, Feb 25, 2026.
Banjo: Recompiled
Banjo-Kazooie · N64
Mac: Apple Silicon + IntelStatic recompilation
macOS 13 or later; mods run natively on Apple Silicon since 1.0.2.
You need: Your own US 1.0 copy of the game. Latest: 1.0.2, Jul 31, 2026.
Dusklight
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess · GameCube
Mac: Apple Silicon + IntelDecompilation port
Signed and notarized by Apple; macOS 12 or later; also on Homebrew.
You need: Your own GameCube or Wii disc (any retail release except Korean Wii). Latest: 2.0.3, Sep 30, 2026.
re:Blue
Blue Dragon · Xbox 360
Mac: Apple SiliconStatic recompilation
Apple Silicon on macOS 13.3+; Intel only if you build it yourself.
You need: All three of your own retail discs. Latest: 1.3.1, Oct 5, 2026.
OpenGOAL
Jak and Daxter, Jak II, Jak 3 · PS2
Mac: Apple Silicon + IntelDecompilation port
Native Apple Silicon since August 2026; needs macOS 15 in practice (its docs are out of date).
You need: Your own PS2 disc. Latest: launcher 2.11.2, Oct 9, 2026.
OpenRA
Command & Conquer, Red Alert and Dune 2000 · PC
Mac buildEngine reimplementation
Single .dmg, macOS 10.11+; also on Homebrew Cask (brew install --cask openra).
You need: Original game content; the in-game installer can download the freeware C&C and Red Alert data. Latest: release-20250330, Mar 30, 2025.
VCMI
Heroes of Might and Magic III · PC
Mac: Apple Silicon + IntelEngine reimplementation
Also on Homebrew (brew install --cask vcmi).
You need: Data files from your own copy of Heroes III (GOG). Latest: 1.7.5, Aug 15, 2026.
OpenLara
Tomb Raider · PC
Mac buildEngine reimplementation
OpenLara_osx.zip in the rolling 'latest' release.
You need: Level data from your own copy of Tomb Raider. Latest: latest (rolling), Jan 3, 2024.
MarioKart64Recomp
Mario Kart 64 · N64
Mac buildStatic recompilation
You need: Your own copy of the game. Latest: 0.9.2, Feb 13, 2026.
Starfox64Recomp
Star Fox 64 · N64
Mac buildStatic recompilation
You need: Your own copy of the game. Latest: 1.0.3, May 9, 2026.
Lighthouse
Banjo-Kazooie · N64
Mac buildDecompilation portAI-assisted
You need: Your own copy of the game. Latest: 1.1.0, Sep 25, 2026.
PaperBoat
Paper Mario · N64
Mac buildDecompilation portAI-assisted
You need: Your own copy of the game. Latest: 1.0.3, Oct 11, 2026.
DK64 Rekongpiled
Donkey Kong 64 · N64
Mac: Apple SiliconStatic recompilation
You need: Your own copy of the game. Latest: 1.0.3, Sep 30, 2026.
HarvestMoon64Recomp
Harvest Moon 64 · N64
Mac buildStatic recompilation
You need: Your own copy of the game. Latest: 1.2.2, Sep 25, 2026.
perfect_dark
Perfect Dark · N64
Mac: Apple Silicon + IntelDecompilation port
Test builds; Apple Silicon needs macOS 11+.
You need: Your own copy of the game. Latest: dev build, Aug 13, 2026.
devilutionX
Diablo and Hellfire · PC
Mac: Apple Silicon + IntelRebuilt source port
You need: Diablo's data file from the CD or GOG; the free shareware data also works. Latest: 1.5.5, Aug 15, 2026.
OpenMW
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind · PC
Mac: Apple Silicon + IntelEngine reimplementation
You need: Morrowind's data files (Steam or GOG). Latest: 0.51.0, Jun 19, 2026.
OpenRCT2
RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 · PC
Mac: Apple Silicon + IntelEngine reimplementation
You need: RollerCoaster Tycoon 2's files (Steam or GOG). Latest: 0.5.6, Oct 10, 2026.
OpenTTD
Transport Tycoon Deluxe · PC
Mac: Apple Silicon + IntelEngine reimplementation
You need: Nothing: free replacement graphics are included. Latest: 15.3, Apr 4, 2026.
The Ur-Quan Masters
Star Control II · PC
Mac buildSource port
You need: Nothing: free content included. Latest: 0.8.0, Dec 28, 2020.
ECWolf
Wolfenstein 3D and Spear of Destiny · PC
Mac: Apple Silicon + IntelSource port
Apple Silicon, Intel and even PowerPC.
You need: Data files from your own copy (Steam/GOG); the shareware episode is free. Latest: 1.4.2, Sep 14, 2025.
CorsixTH
Theme Hospital · PC
Mac buildEngine reimplementation
Hardware MIDI is disabled in the Mac build.
You need: Data files from your own copy (GOG, EA or the original CD). Latest: 0.70.1, Sep 11, 2026.
Gen1Recomp
Pokémon Red, Blue and Yellow · Game Boy
Mac buildEngine reimplementation
A recreation hand-ported from the disassemblies; the project says gen1recomp.com is not its site.
You need: Your own US copy of the game (checked by hash). Latest: 0.3.89, Oct 15, 2026.
Daggerfall Unity
The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall · PC
Mac: Apple Silicon + IntelEngine reimplementation
You need: DOS Daggerfall data (free from Bethesda; also on Steam). Latest: 1.1.1, Oct 5, 2025.
fheroes2
Heroes of Might and Magic II · PC
Mac buildEngine reimplementation
Intel build only (runs through Rosetta 2 on Apple Silicon).
You need: Data files from your own copy (GOG/Ubisoft), or the free demo. Latest: 1.1.17, Jun 30, 2026.
Julius
Caesar III · PC
Mac buildEngine reimplementation
You need: Data files from your own copy, patched to 1.0.1.0 (GOG, Steam or CD). Latest: 1.8.0, Jul 31, 2025.
Fallout Community Edition
Fallout · PC
Mac: Apple Silicon + IntelEngine reimplementation
You need: Data files from your own copy (GOG, Steam, or the MacPlay version). Latest: 1.1.0, Mar 3, 2024.
ScummVM
Classic adventure games (LucasArts, Sierra and hundreds more) · PC
Mac: Apple Silicon + IntelEngine reimplementation
macOS 10.13+.
You need: Data files from your own copies; some freeware games are downloadable. Latest: 2026.4.0, Oct 11, 2026.
ioquake3
Quake III Arena · PC
Mac: Apple Silicon + IntelSource port
Signed and notarized by Apple.
You need: pak files from your own copy (Steam/GOG). Latest: rolling build.
Xash3D FWGS
Half-Life · PC
Mac: Apple Silicon + IntelEngine reimplementation
You need: The valve folder from your own copy of Half-Life (Steam). Latest: continuous, Oct 15, 2026.
Fallout 2 Community Edition
Fallout 2 · PC
Mac: Apple Silicon + IntelEngine reimplementation
You need: Data files from your own copy (GOG, Steam, or the MacPlay version). Latest: 1.3.0, Apr 21, 2024.
Chocolate Doom
Doom and Doom II · PC
Mac buildSource port
Homebrew recommended (brew install chocolate-doom); a .dmg is also linked.
You need: Game files from your own copy, or the free Freedoom. Latest: 3.1.1, Aug 16, 2025.
UZDoom
Doom, Doom II, Heretic and Hexen · PC
Mac: Apple SiliconSource port
The successor to GZDoom.
You need: Game files from your own copy, or the free Freedoom. Latest: 5.0.3, Sep 24, 2026.
OpenJK
Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy and Jedi Outcast · PC
Mac: Apple Silicon + IntelSource port
You need: Data files from your own copy (Steam, GOG or Mac App Store). Latest: latest (rolling), Sep 29, 2026.
vkQuake
Quake · PC
Mac: Apple Silicon + IntelSource port
Mac build via Mac Source Ports, macOS 10.15+.
You need: Data files from your own copy (Steam/GOG); the shareware episode is free. Latest: 1.37.0, Oct 12, 2026.
dhewm3
Doom 3 · PC
Mac: Apple Silicon + IntelSource port
Notarized Mac build via Mac Source Ports.
You need: Data from your own copy of Doom 3 (Steam/GOG). Latest: 1.5.5, Jun 8, 2026.
OpenXcom
X-COM: UFO Defense and Terror from the Deep · PC
Mac buildEngine reimplementation
Mac builds are nightlies only.
You need: Data files from your own copy (Steam/GOG). Latest: nightly, Jun 5, 2026.
Augustus
Caesar III · PC
Mac buildEngine reimplementation
You need: Data files from your own copy (GOG, Steam or CD). Latest: 4.0.0, Dec 28, 2023.
OpenLoco
Chris Sawyer's Locomotion · PC
Mac: Apple SiliconEngine reimplementation
Unsigned; only Apple Silicon is tested.
You need: Data files from your own copy (Steam/GOG). Latest: 26.09, Sep 18, 2026.
skate3recomp
Skate 3 · Xbox 360
Mac: Apple SiliconStatic recompilation
The Mac build is experimental.
You need: Your own Xbox 360 disc image. Latest: 2.0.2, Jul 24, 2026.
OpenGothic
Gothic II: Night of the Raven · PC
Mac: Apple Silicon + IntelEngine reimplementation
Metal renderer.
You need: Data files from your own copy (Steam/GOG). Latest: 0.92, May 17, 2026.
LAS Recomp
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening · Switch
Mac: Apple SiliconStatic recompilationAI-assisted
Apple Silicon only, with Metal and MetalFX.
You need: Your own v1.0.0 game files (exefs and romfs) from your own Switch. Latest: Beta 4, Oct 15, 2026.
GemRB
Baldur's Gate, Icewind Dale and Planescape: Torment · PC
Mac buildEngine reimplementation
The official build is Intel only.
You need: Data files from your own copies (GOG/Steam). Latest: 0.9.5, Mar 23, 2026.
dethrace
Carmageddon · PC
Mac: Apple Silicon + IntelDecompilation port
You need: Data files from your own copy (GOG), or the free demos. Latest: 0.10.1, Feb 22, 2026.
Mario Kart Wiicompiled
Mario Kart Wii · Wii
Mac: Apple Silicon + IntelStatic recompilationAI-assisted
Universal .pkg installer, macOS 12+; translates and compiles the game on your Mac (needs Xcode Command Line Tools).
You need: Your own clean PAL (RMCP01) disc image. Latest: 0.2.34, Oct 8, 2026.
TRX
Tomb Raider I, II and III · PC
Mac buildDecompilation port
Game files go inside the app, and updating the app replaces them: back them up.
You need: Data files from your own copy (Steam/GOG/disc). Latest: 1.11.1, Sep 22, 2026.
Raze
Duke Nukem 3D, Blood, Shadow Warrior and more · PC
Mac buildSource port
You need: Data files from your own copies (Steam/GOG). Latest: 1.11.0, Mar 1, 2025.
OpenEnroth
Might and Magic VII · PC
Mac: Apple Silicon + IntelEngine reimplementation
Nightly builds only, unsigned.
You need: Data files from your own copy (GOG). Latest: nightly, Oct 15, 2026.
OpenMoHAA
Medal of Honor: Allied Assault · PC
Mac: Apple Silicon + IntelEngine reimplementation
You need: Data files from your own copy. Latest: 0.82.1, Aug 5, 2025.
Pinyon Shift
Forza Horizon · Xbox 360
Mac: Apple SiliconStatic recompilation
Apple Silicon, macOS 13+. Its launcher builds the game on your Mac from your disc, which takes 20 to 60 minutes and about 30 GB.
You need: Your own US retail disc, as an ISO or extracted folder. Latest: 0.6.0, Oct 17, 2026.
Aleph One
Marathon, Marathon 2 and Marathon Infinity · PC
Mac buildSource port
A ready-to-play download for each game.
You need: Nothing: the free Marathon trilogy data is included. Latest: 1.11.1, Oct 1, 2026.
Lost Odyssey Recomp
Lost Odyssey · Xbox 360
Mac: Apple SiliconStatic recompilation
Apple Silicon, macOS 15+; not notarized.
You need: Your own four-disc set (US/European or Asian), as ISOs or extracted files. Latest: 1.0.6, Oct 19, 2026.
ET: Legacy
Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory · PC
Mac: Apple Silicon + IntelSource port
You need: Wolfenstein: ET data (the game is freeware). Latest: 2.86.2, Oct 11, 2026.
Exult
Ultima VII · PC
Mac: Apple Silicon + IntelEngine reimplementation
macOS 10.12+.
You need: Data files from your own copy (GOG). Latest: 1.12.1, Jan 8, 2026.
ZeldaWWHDRecomp
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD · Wii U
Mac: Apple SiliconStatic recompilation
macOS 14+, Metal renderer.
You need: Your own Wii U copy (US or EU). Latest: 0.3.0, Oct 15, 2026.
Sonic 3 A.I.R.
Sonic 3 & Knuckles · Genesis
Mac: Apple Silicon + IntelEngine reimplementation
Mac port by Sappharad, macOS 10.15+.
You need: The game from your own copy (e.g. Steam). Latest: 26.03.28.0, Mar 28, 2026.
JA2 Stracciatella
Jagged Alliance 2 · PC
Mac buildSource port
You need: Data files from your own copy (Steam/GOG). Latest: 0.22.1, Oct 11, 2025.
BattleShip
Super Smash Bros. · N64
Mac: Apple SiliconDecompilation portAI-assisted
Separate US and JP .dmg builds; README says Apple Silicon.
You need: Your own US (v1.0) or Japanese ROM. Latest: 1.6, Aug 12, 2026.
Project Picori
The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap · GBA
Mac: Apple Silicon + IntelDecompilation port
Work in progress.
You need: Your own copy of the game (US, EU or JP). Latest: 0.9.5, Sep 28, 2026.
melee-pc
Super Smash Bros. Melee · GameCube
Mac: Apple Silicon + IntelDecompilation portAI-assisted
Pre-release; README says the Intel build is untested.
You need: Your own NTSC-U 1.02 (GALE01) disc image. Latest: 0.3.1-beta, Oct 14, 2026.
Metroid Prime Port
Metroid Prime · GameCube
Mac: Apple SiliconDecompilation portAI-assisted
You need: Your own USA (1.00/1.01/1.02) or PAL disc image. Latest: 0.27.0, Oct 14, 2026.
ico-pc
ICO · PS2
Mac: Apple SiliconDecompilation port
Apple Silicon, macOS 12+; not notarized. The Mac build was contributed and the maintainer says it is untested.
You need: Your own European, Japanese or Korean disc image (the US release doesn't work). Latest: 0.8.2, Oct 20, 2026.
Super Mario Strikers PC Port
Super Mario Strikers · GameCube
Mac: Apple SiliconDecompilation port
You need: Your own US, European or Japanese disc image. Latest: 1.3.0, Sep 22, 2026.
Goemon64Recomp
Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon · N64
Mac buildStatic recompilation
macOS 13+; one Mac download for Apple Silicon or Intel, per its README.
You need: Your own US ROM. Latest: 0.2.0-dev, Jan 31, 2026.
Bomberman 64: Recompiled
Bomberman 64 · N64
Mac buildStatic recompilation
macOS 13+; one Mac download for Apple Silicon or Intel, per its README.
You need: Your own US 1.0 ROM. Latest: 1.0.0, Mar 22, 2026.
Takedawn
Burnout 3: Takedown · Xbox
Mac: Apple SiliconStatic recompilationAI-assisted
Apple Silicon, macOS 13+; not notarized.
You need: Your own US Xbox disc, as an image or extracted folder. Latest: 0.2.0, Oct 17, 2026.
Mega Man 64: Recompiled
Mega Man 64 · N64
Mac buildStatic recompilation
You need: Your own copy of the game. Latest: 0.9.1, Apr 30, 2026.
Conker: Recompiled (CBFD-Recompiled)
Conker's Bad Fur Day · N64
Mac: Apple SiliconStatic recompilationAI-assisted
Apple Silicon, macOS 15+; not yet played through on Mac.
You need: Your own US ROM. Latest: 0.1.6, Oct 13, 2026.
DKC1Recomp
Donkey Kong Country · SNES
Mac: Apple SiliconStatic recompilation
macOS 26+; the Mac build trails the Windows releases.
You need: Your own US v1.0 copy of the game. Latest: 0.0.17, Sep 19, 2026.
DKR-R
Diddy Kong Racing · N64
Mac: Apple SiliconStatic recompilation
Experimental alpha; macOS 14+.
You need: Your own US v1.0 or Rev A ROM. Latest: Version1.0.6, Oct 12, 2026.
DNZHRecomp
Duke Nukem: Zero Hour · N64
Mac buildStatic recompilation
macOS 13+; one Mac download for Apple Silicon or Intel, per its README.
You need: Your own US ROM. Latest: 0.0.3, Nov 1, 2025.
Perfect Dark (Dab's Mod)
Perfect Dark · N64
Mac: Apple Silicon + IntelDecompilation port
Unsigned binaries.
You need: Your own NTSC 8.7 final ROM. Latest: 3.14.0, Oct 3, 2026.
MediEvilRecomp
MediEvil · PS1
Mac: Apple Silicon + IntelStatic recompilation
Beta.
You need: Your own US disc. Latest: 0.2b, Oct 3, 2026.
Golden Balloon
Diddy Kong Racing · N64
Mac: Apple SiliconDecompilation port
Unsigned DMG.
You need: Your own US 1.1 or European 1.1 ROM. Latest: 1.8.0, Oct 13, 2026.
doaxvb-re
Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball · Xbox
Mac: Apple Silicon + IntelStatic recompilationAI-assisted
Mac build in a pre-release.
You need: Your own US Xbox disc. Latest: 0.6.0-rc1, Oct 10, 2026.
Wave Race 64 Recomp (macOS fork)
Wave Race 64 · N64
Mac: Apple SiliconStatic recompilationAI-assisted
Apple Silicon, macOS 15+.
You need: Your own USA Rev A ROM. Latest: 0.4.0-macos.3, Sep 7, 2026.
LodRecomp (cvlod_recomp)
Castlevania: Legacy of Darkness · N64
Mac: Apple SiliconStatic recompilation
Needs Homebrew SDL2 and Freetype.
You need: Your own US ROM. Latest: 0.2.27, Sep 28, 2026.
Bomberman Hero: Recompiled
Bomberman Hero · N64
Mac buildStatic recompilation
macOS 13+; one Mac download for Apple Silicon or Intel, per its README.
You need: Your own US 1.0 ROM. Latest: 0.7.1, May 3, 2026.
Snowboard Kids 2: Recompiled
Snowboard Kids 2 · N64
Mac buildStatic recompilation
macOS 13+; one Mac download for Apple Silicon or Intel, per its README. 2.0 adds split-screen multiplayer for up to four players.
You need: Your own US ROM. Latest: 2.0.2, Oct 17, 2026.
nfs-most-wanted-mac
Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2005) · PC
Mac: Apple SiliconStatic recompilation
Mac-only. A setup app builds a native Apple Silicon version from your own install in about 10 minutes; not notarized.
You need: Your own installed PC copy (Black Edition, v1.3). Latest: 3.0.4, Oct 16, 2026.
Snap64Recomp
Pokémon Snap · N64
Mac: Apple Silicon + IntelStatic recompilationAI-assisted
macOS 14+; only tested on a virtual Mac so far.
You need: Your own US ROM. Latest: 1.1.4, Oct 11, 2026.
SSSV Recompiled
Space Station Silicon Valley · N64
Mac buildStatic recompilation
macOS 13+; one Mac download for Apple Silicon or Intel, per its README.
You need: Your own US 1.0 ROM. Latest: 0.2.0, Mar 13, 2026.
ogre-battle-64-recomp
Ogre Battle 64 · N64
Mac: Apple SiliconStatic recompilationAI-assisted
Apple Silicon, macOS 11+.
You need: Your own USA Rev A ROM. Latest: 0.8.3, Oct 14, 2026.
Eternal Darkness Recomp
Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem · GameCube
Mac: Apple SiliconStatic recompilation
Apple Silicon, macOS 13+; not notarized.
You need: Your own European disc image (the US disc isn't supported). Latest: 0.9.5, Oct 19, 2026.
Foxhollow
Star Fox Adventures · GameCube
Mac: Apple SiliconDecompilation port
Launcher DMG from foxhollow.dev, macOS 13+; no Intel build.
You need: Your own copy of the game (any region). Latest: 1.0.22, Oct 9, 2026.
PartyBoard
Mario Party 4 · GameCube
Mac: Apple Silicon + IntelDecompilation port
You need: Your own USA (GMPE01) or European (GMPP01) disc image. Latest: 0.19.0, Oct 13, 2026.
mscharged-port
Mario Strikers Charged · Wii
Mac: Apple SiliconDecompilation port
README also describes an Intel (macOS 15+) build, but v1.0.8 ships arm64 only.
You need: Your own USA (R4QE01) rev 1 disc image. Latest: 1.0.8, Oct 13, 2026.
Extreme-G: Recompiled
Extreme-G · N64
Mac buildStatic recompilation
macOS 13+; one Mac download for Apple Silicon or Intel, per its README.
You need: Your own North American ROM. Latest: 1.0.0, Aug 23, 2026.
nfs-carbon-mac
Need for Speed: Carbon · PC
Mac: Apple SiliconStatic recompilation
Mac-only. A setup app builds a native Apple Silicon version from your own install; not notarized.
You need: Your own installed PC copy (v1.4). Latest: 0.1.13, Oct 19, 2026.
Marchwind64 (srw64-recomp)
Super Robot Wars 64 · N64
Mac: Apple SiliconStatic recompilation
macOS 14+; Intel Macs not supported.
You need: Your own Japanese Rev 0 ROM. Latest: 0.4.8, Oct 15, 2026.
Snowboard Kids: Recompiled
Snowboard Kids · N64
Mac buildStatic recompilation
macOS 13+; one Mac download for Apple Silicon or Intel, per its README.
You need: Your own US ROM. Latest: 1.0.6, Oct 13, 2026.
GoldenEye64Recomp
GoldenEye 007 · N64
Mac: Apple SiliconStatic recompilation
macOS 13+; README mentions Intel, but only an arm64 build is attached.
You need: Your own NTSC-U ROM. Latest: 1.0.0, Aug 20, 2026.
Build it yourself on a Mac (23)
These have no ready-made Mac download, but their code builds on macOS. Each project's page has the steps; most need Xcode's command-line tools and Homebrew.
| Game | Port | Platform | On a Mac |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker | BlueWake | GameCube | Experimental; build it yourself on an Apple Silicon Mac |
| The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past | zelda3 | SNES | Build it yourself with Homebrew |
| Sonic CD | RSDKv3 Decompilation | PC / mobile | Build it yourself; an Xcode project is included |
| The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom | MacNativeGames | Switch | No download: you build your own app from your dump with its script, on an Apple Silicon Mac with macOS 26. Runs the game's own Arm code with Switch services and graphics rebuilt on Metal. Public since 17 October and changing daily |
| Star Wars: Dark Forces | The Force Engine | PC | Releases are Windows only; the README documents a Homebrew build |
| Arx Fatalis | Arx Libertatis | PC | No official Mac download; available through Homebrew and Mac Source Ports |
| Quake II | Yamagi Quake II | PC | Community-supported on Mac; docs cover a Homebrew build |
| Sonic Advance 2 | sa2 | GBA | Builds a widescreen Mac port from source |
| Sonic the Hedgehog (2006) | MarathonRecomp | Xbox 360 | No releases yet; build instructions cover macOS |
| Mario Kart Wii | KartPad | Wii | No Mac download; you build the Mac app on an Apple Silicon Mac with PadMint |
| Super Mario World | smw | SNES | Build it yourself with Homebrew |
| Super Metroid | sm | SNES | Build it yourself with Homebrew |
| Super Mario Bros. Wonder | SuperMarioWonderRecomp | Switch | No download yet; Apple Silicon Macs are its main test platform, but you build it yourself. Very early: runs through course 1-1 |
| Pikmin and Pikmin 2 | Open Nectar | GameCube | No Mac download; both games build and run on macOS from source. 1.0 added Pikmin 2 |
| Super Mario Sunshine | sms-pc-port | GameCube | No Mac download; README documents a macOS build (Intel, or Apple Silicon under Rosetta 2) |
| Super Mario Sunshine | SunPad | GameCube | No Mac download; build on an Apple Silicon Mac (macOS 14+) with PadMint |
| GoldenEye 007 | GoldenPad | N64 | Apple Silicon Mac app is an alpha you build yourself |
| Pokémon Stadium | PokemonStadiumRecomp | N64 | Archived; Windows-only binary, setup script covers Linux/macOS builds |
| Wave Race 64 | Wave Race 64 Recomp | N64 | No Mac download; README has a macOS build script (tested on Apple Silicon) |
| Beetle Adventure Racing! | beetle-adventure-racing-recomp | N64 | Windows-only download; README/BUILDING covers Linux/macOS builds |
| The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker | SwitchWaker | GameCube | Releases are Switch-only; README documents the Apple Silicon Mac build |
| The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | BotW Recompiled | Wii U | Build it yourself with Xcode on an Apple Silicon Mac; the project says there will never be a download-and-play build |
| Animal Crossing | BellPad | GameCube | No Mac download; native Apple Silicon app built with PadMint |
Not on Mac yet (41)
Popular ports with no Mac build yet, so you know before you go looking. Several run on a Mac through CrossOver or a Windows virtual machine, but none is tested here.
| Game | Port | Platform | Mac status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Fox 64 | Starship | N64 | No Mac build: no Mac file in the stable release; the project links test builds for Mac |
| GoldenEye 007 | goldeneye-pc-port | N64 | Mac build planned: mac builds are on its roadmap |
| Sonic Unleashed | Unleashed Recompiled | Xbox 360 | No Mac build: not on the roadmap until its graphics layer supports Metal |
| Spider-Man: Edge of Time | PC Edition | Xbox 360 | No Mac build |
| Sonic the Hedgehog 1 and 2 | RSDKv4 Decompilation | PC / mobile | No Mac build |
| GTA III and Vice City | re3 / reVC | PC / PS2 | No Mac build: taken down after Take-Two's lawsuit; settled in 2023 |
| Animal Crossing | ACGC PC Port | GameCube | No Mac build |
| Driver 2 | REDRIVER2 | PS1 | No Mac build |
| OutRun | CannonBall | Arcade | No Mac build: only a Windows build is published |
| Sonic Mania | Sonic Mania Decompilation | PC | No Mac build: macOS is not a supported platform and no Mac build ships |
| Super Mario Bros. | SuperMarioBros-C | NES | No Mac build: no releases; macOS is not mentioned |
| Silent Hill | Silent Hill PC port | PS1 | Mac build planned: mac builds are a work in progress |
| Fable II | Fable-2-Recomp | Xbox 360 | No Mac build |
| Dinosaur Planet | Dinosaur Planet: Recompiled | N64 | No Mac build |
| Paper Mario | Paper Mario ReCut | N64 | No Mac build |
| F-Zero X | G-Diffuser | N64 | No Mac build |
| Quest 64 | Quest 64: Recompiled | N64 | No Mac build: one unlabeled zip; no macOS build named |
| Viva Piñata: Trouble in Paradise | ReTiP | Xbox 360 | Mac build planned: the project says Mac support is coming soon |
| Kirby's Return to Dream Land | ModernGekko (Kirby Wii Recomp) | Wii | No Mac build |
| Soulcalibur II | RingOut | GameCube | No Mac build |
| Dr. Mario 64 | Dr. Mario 64 Recompiled | N64 | No Mac build |
| Super Mario Galaxy | Nebula | Wii | No Mac build |
| Wave Race 64 | RaceWave46 | N64 | No Mac build |
| Super Smash Bros. Melee | Melee Unlocked | GameCube | No Mac build |
| Mischief Makers | Trouble Makers | N64 | No Mac build |
| Conker's Bad Fur Day | ConkerBFDReloaded | N64 | No Mac build: rEADME: no macOS build yet |
| Banjo-Tooie | Banjo-Tooie: Scurvy Dog Port | N64 | No Mac build |
| Sonic Adventure | SARecomp | Dreamcast | No Mac build: development paused September 2026 |
| Pilotwings 64 | Pilotwings 64 Recomp | N64 | No Mac build |
| Road Rash 64 | Road Rash 64 Recompiled | N64 | No Mac build |
| Chameleon Twist | Chameleon Twist Recompiled | N64 | No Mac build: one unlabeled zip; no macOS build named |
| 007: The World Is Not Enough | I Could Have Given You the World (TWIPE_00Sheven) | N64 | Mac build planned: mac builds listed as being worked on |
| Rush 2: Extreme Racing USA | Rush 2 Recompiled | N64 | No Mac build |
| Automobili Lamborghini | automobililamborghini-recomp | N64 | No Mac build |
| AeroGauge | aerogauge-recomp | N64 | No Mac build |
| Rocket: Robot on Wheels | Rocket-R | N64 | No Mac build |
| Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire | SotE-Recomp | N64 | No Mac build |
| New Super Mario Bros. Wii | NSMB Wii Multiplayer Recompilation | Wii | No Mac build |
| Pilotwings 64 | Birdman64 | N64 | No Mac build: rEADME: macOS not supported |
| Yoshi's Story | DinoTale | N64 | No Mac build |
| Body Harvest | body-harvest-recomp | N64 | No Mac build |
Before you start
- Apple Silicon or Intel. "Apple Silicon + Intel" ports run on any modern Mac. "Mac build" means the project ships one Mac download without saying which chips it targets; on an Apple Silicon Mac it runs either natively or through Rosetta 2.
- macOS will block most of them the first time, because they aren't signed by Apple. Open System Settings, then Privacy & Security, and choose Open Anyway.
- You need your own copy of the game. The port asks for your game file once and builds everything from it. Getting that file from a cartridge or disc you own needs extra hardware; each project's page says which versions it accepts.
- "AI-assisted" marks projects that say much of their code was written with AI. It is a live argument in the scene, and some players prefer human-made ports.
Common questions
Which decompiled games run on a Mac?
97 of the ports we track ship a ready-made Mac build, including Ship of Harkinian (Ocarina of Time), Zelda64Recomp (Majora's Mask), 2 Ship 2 Harkinian (Majora's Mask), sm64coopdx (Super Mario 64) and Ghostship (Super Mario 64). 23 more build on a Mac if you compile them yourself.
Do I need my own copy of the game?
Yes, for almost all of them. The ports contain no game data: you give them your own copy (a cartridge or disc you have dumped, or the PC game's files) and they build the game from it on your Mac. OpenTTD is the exception, with free replacement graphics included. Downloading a ROM or disc image of a game you do not own is piracy.
How do I open a decompiled port on a Mac?
Download the Mac build from the project's own GitHub releases page, unzip it and move the app to Applications. Most are not signed by Apple, so the first time macOS blocks it: open System Settings, then Privacy & Security, and choose Open Anyway. The app then asks for your copy of the game.
Is Sonic Unleashed Recompiled on Mac?
No. Unleashed Recompiled has no Mac build, and its developers say macOS is not on the roadmap until its graphics layer supports Metal. Among the Xbox 360 ports, re:Blue (Blue Dragon) is the one with a Mac build, for Apple Silicon.
Is Tears of the Kingdom on Mac?
Sort of, if you build it yourself. MacNativeGames, a project that went public on 17 October 2026, runs the Switch version's own code natively on Apple Silicon, with the console's services and graphics rebuilt on Metal. There is no download: you run its build script on a Mac with macOS 26 to make your own app from your dump of the game, and it also needs prod.keys from your own Switch. It is days old and changing daily, so expect rough edges.
Is Ship of Harkinian on Mac?
Yes. Ship of Harkinian, the Ocarina of Time port, ships a Mac build with every release, as does 2 Ship 2 Harkinian for Majora's Mask. Zelda64Recomp, the other Majora's Mask port, runs on Apple Silicon and on Intel Macs with a 7th-generation or newer CPU.