Is Handshakes available on Mac?
Yes, playable on Mac. Handshakes has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
Handshakes Mac specs at a glance
| Mac compatibility | Yes, playable on Mac |
|---|---|
| How it runs | Rosetta 2 |
| Steam reviews | 99% positive (2,890 reviews) |
| Time to beat | ~1 hours (average playthrough) |
| Genre | Free To Play |
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What does this mean?
Rosetta 2 means the Mac version is an Intel build that Apple Silicon Macs run automatically through Rosetta 2 translation. Compatibility is verified against Steam and community sources. Learn how Mac game compatibility works →
Will Handshakes run on your Mac?
Yes, via Rosetta 2
Official Intel build; Apple Silicon Macs run it automatically through Rosetta 2.
See everything your Mac can run →Minimum Mac requirements for Handshakes
| OS | Snow Leopard 10.6 |
|---|---|
| Processor | You'll need a processor, nothing fancy though :) |
| Memory | 1 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Integrated will do just fine. |
| Storage | 150 MB available space |
| Sound Card | There is sound and you'll likely have a nicer time if you can hear it. |
Source: the minimum macOS specs listed on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats these, Handshakes should run.
How to play Handshakes on Mac
Handshakes 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.
- Get the game. Buy and download Handshakes on Steam.
- 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.
- 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.
Common questions about Handshakes on Mac
Is Handshakes available on Mac?
Yes. Handshakes has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
How do I play Handshakes on Mac?
Handshakes 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.
How long does Handshakes take to beat?
Handshakes takes about 1 hours to beat (average playthrough).
What are the minimum Mac requirements for Handshakes?
Handshakes lists a minimum of macOS Snow Leopard 10.6, You'll need a processor, nothing fancy though :), 1 GB RAM on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats those, it should run.
