Is Far Cry 3 available on Mac?
Not on Mac, but you can play it in the cloud. Far Cry 3 has no macOS version, and Mac players report that the Windows build does not run properly through CrossOver: on MacGamingDB they rate it barely playable, even though Linux players rate it Gold on ProtonDB. Linux results do not carry over to a Mac here, so we do not list it as playable. You can still play it on any Mac, Intel included, with cloud gaming on NVIDIA's GeForce NOW, if you own it on Steam (details below).
Far Cry 3 Mac specs at a glance
| Mac compatibility | Not on Mac, but you can play it in the cloud |
|---|---|
| How it runs | No working route |
| CrossOver rating | ProtonDB Gold |
| Checked against | MacGamingDB player reports |
| Metacritic score | 88 / 100 |
| Time to beat | ~22 hours (average playthrough) |
| Genre | Action |
| Publisher | Ubisoft |
| Last verified | Oct 11, 2026 |
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We haven't verified Far Cry 3 on Mac yet. 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 Far Cry 3 run on your Mac?
No, not on any Mac
There is no Mac version, and the Windows build is not reliably playable through CrossOver or Parallels on either chip. You can still play it in the cloud with GeForce NOW.
See everything your Mac can run →Play Far Cry 3 on a Mac with cloud gaming
Far Cry 3 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 it plays on any Mac, Intel included, even though it does not run on macOS itself.
- 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 Far Cry 3 on Mac
Is Far Cry 3 available on Mac?
No. Far Cry 3 has no macOS version, and Mac players report that the Windows build does not run properly through CrossOver: on MacGamingDB they rate it barely playable, even though Linux players rate it Gold on ProtonDB. Linux results do not carry over to a Mac here, so we do not list it as playable. You can still play it on any Mac, Intel included, with cloud gaming on NVIDIA's GeForce NOW, if you own it on Steam (details below).
Can I play Far Cry 3 on Mac with GeForce NOW?
Yes. Far Cry 3 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, even though the game itself does not run on macOS. 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 Far Cry 3 take to beat?
Far Cry 3 takes about 22 hours to beat (average playthrough).
What is Far Cry 3's Metacritic score?
Far Cry 3 has a Metacritic score of 88.