The Mac Gaming Blog
Top 10 lists, head-to-head comparisons, and deep-dive guides — every game we mention links straight to its Mac install guide.
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The best games with native Apple Silicon builds in 2026
Twelve of the best games with native Apple Silicon builds in 2026, from Baldur's Gate 3 to Hades II, with the settings and Mac caveats that matter for each one.
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AI-Powered Mods for Project Zomboid, RimWorld, Skyrim and More: What Works on a Mac
Mods that give survivors memory, colonists opinions and Skyrim NPCs a voice, checked against how each game runs on a Mac: what works natively, what needs CrossOver, and what is still Windows only.
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AI Game Mashups: The Best Clips So Far, and What Runs on a Mac
Minecraft in Elden Ring, skateboarding in Modern Warfare 2 and Spider-Man in Gotham: the best AI game mashup clips so far, with videos, and whether any of them run on a Mac.
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Upcoming Mac Games for the Rest of 2026: What's Coming Native and What You'll Stream
Football Manager 27, the CONTROL Resonant Mac port, Crimson Desert's expansion and new Macs lead the native list. Here is how to play every big late 2026 release on a Mac.
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Mac Gaming News: First Week of October 2026
Gears of War: E-Day, Galactic Racer and Ace Combat 8 launch on Windows, The Witcher 3 remaster lands, and new Macs look likely in late October. Here is what each means for Mac players.
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Backrooms: Escape Together on Mac: CrossOver settings that work and when to stream instead
There is no Mac version of Backrooms: Escape Together, but it holds a CrossOver Gold rating. The D3DMetal setup that works, expected frame rates by chip, and when Boosteroid streaming is the better call.
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Mac Gaming News: September 2026 Roundup
September 2026 Mac gaming news: macOS 27 Golden Gate, Game Porting Toolkit 4, the end of Rosetta, native CrossOver, CONTROL Resonant on Mac and new releases.
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The Biggest 2026 PC Releases You Can Play on a Mac Right Now
Forza Horizon 6, 007 First Light, The Blood of Dawnwalker and more. How to play this year's biggest Windows releases on a Mac right now.
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The Witcher 3 on Mac in 2026: How to Play It and What to Expect on Each M-Series Chip
There is no native Mac version of The Witcher 3, but it runs well in CrossOver. The settings that matter and real results on every M-series chip.
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macOS 27 and the End of Rosetta: What It Means for Gaming on Your Mac
macOS 27 is the last version with full Rosetta 2 support, and CrossOver itself runs through it today. Here is what changes for Mac gamers, and when.
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GTA V on Mac in 2026: What Actually Works Now That Enhanced Has BattlEye
The Enhanced build added BattlEye and broke the old CrossOver advice. Here is how to play story mode and GTA Online on any Apple Silicon Mac in 2026, method by method.
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The 10 Best RPGs to Play on Mac in 2026 (Native, Streaming, and CrossOver Tested)
Discover the 10 best role-playing games you can play on a Mac in 2026, including native Apple Silicon ports, CrossOver-tested titles, and cloud streaming options. This guide details each game's critic scores and Mac-specific performance, ensuring you find top-tier RPG experiences that actually work.
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How to Install CrossOver on Mac and Run Your First Windows Game (2026 Guide)
Step-by-step guide to installing CrossOver 26 on Mac, setting up Steam, and running your first Windows game. Real settings, real troubleshooting, M-series tested.
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CrossOver vs Parallels vs Game Porting Toolkit: The Best Way to Run Windows Games on Mac in 2026
We compare CrossOver, Parallels Desktop, Apple's Game Porting Toolkit, and other methods to determine the best way to run Windows games on Apple Silicon Macs in 2026, covering performance, cost, and compatibility.
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Boosteroid vs GeForce Now vs Amazon Luna: The Best Cloud Gaming for Mac in 2026
We compare Boosteroid, GeForce Now, and Amazon Luna to determine the best cloud gaming service for Mac users in 2026, evaluating pricing, performance, library, and overall Mac compatibility.
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Gaming on Mac in 2026: Everything You Need to Know
Explore every method for playing PC games on Apple Silicon Macs in 2026, from native ports and cloud streaming to compatibility layers like CrossOver and virtualisation with Parallels Desktop. This guide explains what works, what doesn't, and what each option costs, offering a comprehensive overview for Mac gamers.
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The 10 Best FPS Games to Play on Mac in 2026 (Cloud and CrossOver Tested)
The 10 best FPS games you can actually play on a Mac in 2026, ranked. Tested via GeForce Now, Boosteroid, CrossOver, and Apple Game Porting Toolkit — with critic scores, performance notes, and where to buy.