Is Shadows Over Loathing available on Mac?
Yes, playable on Mac. Shadows Over Loathing has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
Shadows Over Loathing Mac specs at a glance
| Mac compatibility | Yes, playable on Mac |
|---|---|
| How it runs | Rosetta 2 |
| Metacritic score | 82 / 100 |
| Time to beat | ~10 hours (main story) |
| Genre | Adventure |
| Publisher | Asymmetric |
| 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. Compatibility is verified against Steam and community sources. Learn how Mac game compatibility works →
Will Shadows Over Loathing 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 Shadows Over Loathing
| OS | macOS 10.13+ |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2.5 GHz Intel® Core™2 Duo or better |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 512 MB card with DX10 (shader model 4.0) capabilities |
| Storage | 4 GB available space |
Source: the minimum macOS specs listed on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats these, Shadows Over Loathing should run.
How to play Shadows Over Loathing on Mac
Shadows Over Loathing 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 Shadows Over Loathing 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 Shadows Over Loathing on Mac
Is Shadows Over Loathing available on Mac?
Yes. Shadows Over Loathing has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
How do I play Shadows Over Loathing on Mac?
Shadows Over Loathing 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 Shadows Over Loathing take to beat?
Shadows Over Loathing takes about 10 hours to beat (main story).
What is Shadows Over Loathing's Metacritic score?
Shadows Over Loathing has a Metacritic score of 82.
What are the minimum Mac requirements for Shadows Over Loathing?
Shadows Over Loathing lists a minimum of macOS 10.13+, 2.5 GHz Intel® Core™2 Duo or better, 2 GB RAM on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats those, it should run.
