Is Life is Strange: Before the Storm available on Mac?
Yes, playable on Mac. Life is Strange: Before the Storm has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
Life is Strange: Before the Storm Mac specs at a glance
| Mac compatibility | Yes, playable on Mac |
|---|---|
| How it runs | Rosetta 2 |
| Metacritic score | 78 / 100 |
| Time to beat | ~77 hours (main story) |
| Publisher | Square Enix |
| Last verified | Aug 9, 2026 |
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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. 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 Life is Strange: Before the Storm 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 Life is Strange: Before the Storm
| OS | macOS 10.13.5 |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2.0Ghz Intel Core i5 |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 1GB Nvidia 650M, 2GB AMD Radeon R9 M290, Intel Iris 5100 or better (see notes for more details). |
| Storage | 28 GB available space |
| Additional Notes | The game is supported on the following Macs. To check your Mac model and when it was released, select About This Mac from the Apple menu on your menu bar. * All Mac Minis since |
Source: the minimum macOS specs listed on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats these, Life is Strange: Before the Storm should run.
How to play Life is Strange: Before the Storm on Mac
Life is Strange: Before the Storm 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 Life is Strange: Before the Storm 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.
Or play Life is Strange: Before the Storm in the cloud with GeForce NOW
Life is Strange: Before the Storm 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 Life is Strange: Before the Storm on Mac
Is Life is Strange: Before the Storm available on Mac?
Yes. Life is Strange: Before the Storm has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
How do I play Life is Strange: Before the Storm on Mac?
Life is Strange: Before the Storm 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 Life is Strange: Before the Storm on Mac with GeForce NOW?
Yes. Life is Strange: Before the Storm 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 Life is Strange: Before the Storm take to beat?
Life is Strange: Before the Storm takes about 77 hours to beat (main story).
What is Life is Strange: Before the Storm's Metacritic score?
Life is Strange: Before the Storm has a Metacritic score of 78.
What are the minimum Mac requirements for Life is Strange: Before the Storm?
Life is Strange: Before the Storm lists a minimum of macOS 10.13.5, 2.0Ghz Intel Core i5, 8 GB RAM on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats those, it should run.
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