Is Streets of Rage 4 available on Mac?
Yes, playable on Mac. Streets of Rage 4 has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
Streets of Rage 4 Mac specs at a glance
| Mac compatibility | Yes, playable on Mac |
|---|---|
| How it runs | Rosetta 2 |
| Metacritic score | 84 / 100 |
| Time to beat | ~3 hours (main story) |
| Genre | Fighting |
| Publisher | Dotemu, Yooreka Studio (Greater China) |
| Last verified | Jul 27, 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 Streets of Rage 4 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 Streets of Rage 4
| OS | 10.9 Mavericks or newer |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 | AMD Phenom II X4 965 |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 |
| Storage | 8 GB available space |
Source: the minimum macOS specs listed on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats these, Streets of Rage 4 should run.
How to play Streets of Rage 4 on Mac
Streets of Rage 4 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 Streets of Rage 4 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 Streets of Rage 4 on Mac
Is Streets of Rage 4 available on Mac?
Yes. Streets of Rage 4 has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
How do I play Streets of Rage 4 on Mac?
Streets of Rage 4 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 Streets of Rage 4 take to beat?
Streets of Rage 4 takes about 3 hours to beat (main story).
What is Streets of Rage 4's Metacritic score?
Streets of Rage 4 has a Metacritic score of 84.
What are the minimum Mac requirements for Streets of Rage 4?
Streets of Rage 4 lists a minimum of macOS 10.9 Mavericks or newer, Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 | AMD Phenom II X4 965, 4 GB RAM on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats those, it should run.
