7 Days to Die cover art
Role-playing

Is 7 Days to Die available on Mac?

Yes, playable on Mac. 7 Days to Die has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.

7 Days to Die Mac specs at a glance

Mac compatibilityYes, playable on Mac
How it runsRosetta 2
Metacritic score45 / 100
Time to beat~53 hours (main story)
GenreRole-playing
PublisherThe Fun Pimps Entertainment LLC
Last verifiedSep 24, 2026

Compatibility verified against Steam and ProtonDB.

What does this mean?

Rosetta 2 means the Mac version is an Intel build that Apple Silicon Macs run automatically through Rosetta 2 translation. GeForce NOW is cloud streaming: the game runs on NVIDIA's servers, not on your Mac, so it is shown as a separate way to play, not as Mac compatibility. Compatibility is verified against Steam and community sources. Learn how Mac game compatibility works →

Will 7 Days to Die run on your Mac?

Yes, via Rosetta 2

Official Intel build; Apple Silicon Macs run it automatically through Rosetta 2.

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Minimum Mac requirements for 7 Days to Die

OS10.13
Processor2.8 Ghz Quad Core CPU
Memory8 GB RAM
Graphics2 GB Dedicated Memory
NetworkBroadband Internet connection
Storage15 GB available space
Additional NotesRunning the Dedicated Server and Client on the same computer will double ram requirements. Also future releases may require more hard drive space.

Source: the minimum macOS specs listed on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats these, 7 Days to Die should run.

How to play 7 Days to Die on Mac

7 Days to Die has an official Mac version, but it's an Intel build. On Apple Silicon Macs (M1 or newer) macOS runs it automatically through Rosetta 2, a built-in translation layer, so it's nearly as simple as a native game.

  1. Get the game. Buy and download 7 Days to Die on Steam.
  2. Install Rosetta 2 (one time). The first time you open an Intel app, macOS offers to install Rosetta 2. Click Install. You can also run "softwareupdate --install-rosetta" in Terminal beforehand.
  3. Launch and play. Rosetta translates the game invisibly in the background. For a game like this, performance is typically excellent, and you won't notice it's happening.

Or play 7 Days to Die in the cloud with GeForce NOW

7 Days to Die is on NVIDIA's GeForce NOW, a cloud gaming service with a Mac app (macOS 10.15 or later) and a browser version. The game runs on NVIDIA's servers and streams to your screen, so there is nothing to install or tune, and it plays the same on an Intel Mac as on Apple Silicon.

  • Own the game on Steam. GeForce NOW streams your copy; it does not sell or include it.
  • A membership. Either the free tier, which shows ads while you queue and has shorter sessions, or a paid Performance or Ultimate membership (up to 1440p or 5K, with 100 hours of play a month).
  • A good connection. at least 15 Mbps for 720p or 25 Mbps for 1080p, ideally over Ethernet or 5GHz Wi-Fi.

From NVIDIA's published game list, synced weekly, last Oct 12, 2026. Cloud gaming on a Mac, compared.

Common questions about 7 Days to Die on Mac

Is 7 Days to Die available on Mac?

Yes. 7 Days to Die has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.

How do I play 7 Days to Die on Mac?

7 Days to Die has an official Mac version, but it's an Intel build. On Apple Silicon Macs (M1 or newer) macOS runs it automatically through Rosetta 2, a built-in translation layer, so it's nearly as simple as a native game.

Can I play 7 Days to Die on Mac with GeForce NOW?

Yes. 7 Days to Die is on NVIDIA's GeForce NOW, which streams games to your Mac through a Mac app (macOS 10.15 or later) and a browser version. It runs on NVIDIA's servers, so it works on any Mac, Apple Silicon or Intel. You need to own it on Steam, and either the free tier, which shows ads while you queue and has shorter sessions, or a paid Performance or Ultimate membership (up to 1440p or 5K, with 100 hours of play a month), plus at least 15 Mbps for 720p or 25 Mbps for 1080p, ideally over Ethernet or 5GHz Wi-Fi.

How long does 7 Days to Die take to beat?

7 Days to Die takes about 53 hours to beat (main story).

What is 7 Days to Die's Metacritic score?

7 Days to Die has a Metacritic score of 45.

What are the minimum Mac requirements for 7 Days to Die?

7 Days to Die lists a minimum of macOS 10.13, 2.8 Ghz Quad Core CPU, 8 GB RAM on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats those, it should run.