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Strategy

Is Old World available on Mac?

Yes, playable on Mac. Old World has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.

Old World Mac specs at a glance

Mac compatibilityYes, playable on Mac
How it runsRosetta 2
Metacritic score80 / 100
Time to beat~34 hours (main story)
GenreStrategy
PublisherHooded Horse
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 Old World 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 Old World

OSmacOS 12 (Monterey) or later
ProcessorIntel® Core™ i5-4570 (quad-core) / AMD® Ryzen™ 3 2200G (quad-core)
Memory8 GB RAM
GraphicsNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 750 (2 GB)
Storage10 GB available space
Additional NotesMETAL capable GPU required. Macs with AMD® Radeon™ GPUs currently not supported.

Source: the minimum macOS specs listed on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats these, Old World should run.

How to play Old World on Mac

Old World 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 Old World 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 Old World in the cloud with GeForce NOW

Old World 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 Old World on Mac

Is Old World available on Mac?

Yes. Old World has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.

How do I play Old World on Mac?

Old World 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 Old World on Mac with GeForce NOW?

Yes. Old World 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 Old World take to beat?

Old World takes about 34 hours to beat (main story).

What is Old World's Metacritic score?

Old World has a Metacritic score of 80.

What are the minimum Mac requirements for Old World?

Old World lists a minimum of macOS 12 (Monterey) or later, Intel® Core™ i5-4570 (quad-core) / AMD® Ryzen™ 3 2200G (quad-core), 8 GB RAM on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats those, it should run.