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How to play Another World - 20th Anniversary Edition on Mac

Best in a Windows 11 ARM virtual machine via Parallels.

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Best in a Windows 11 ARM virtual machine via Parallels.

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Best path: Parallels

Should run in a Windows 11 ARM virtual machine (Parallels). This is an estimate — not a verified report. Demanding 3D titles may need lower settings.

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MethodQualityDifficultyCost
ParallelsPickGoodMedium$99/yrGet it ↗
BoosteroidEstimateEasy$9.95 /moGet it ↗

Another World - 20th Anniversary Edition

Also known as Out Of This World™, Another World is a pioneer action/platformer that released across more than a dozen platforms since its debut in 1991. Along the years, Another World™ has attained cult status among critics and sophisticated gamers alike.

While the 32-bit Steam version won't run natively, the game is flawlessly playable via Boosteroid or Windows translation layers like Whisky.

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Best way to play it on Mac

While the 32-bit Steam version won't run natively, the game is flawlessly playable via Boosteroid or Windows translation layers like Whisky.

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Ways to play Another World - 20th Anniversary Edition on Mac

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How each supported method stacks up on setup effort, time and runtime overhead.

  • ParallelsVMTop pick
    Setup
    Moderate
    Time
    30 min
    Overhead
    High
  • BoosteroidCloud
    Setup
    Simple
    Time
    5 min
    Overhead
    Low

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How to run Another World - 20th Anniversary Edition on Mac with Parallels

Estimate· Compatibility

Using Parallels to play Another World - 20th Anniversary Edition means running a full copy of Windows 11 ARM inside macOS. This is the most "it just works" approach for games that don't behave under CrossOver, and DirectX 11 is hardware-accelerated. You'll need a Windows license and roughly 80 GB of disk space.

Step-by-step

  1. Buy / start a trial of Parallels Desktop.
  2. Install Windows 11 ARM via the one-click wizard.
  3. Inside Windows, install Steam / Xbox app and Another World - 20th Anniversary Edition.
  4. Enable DirectX 11 in Parallels settings for best 3D performance.

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How to run Another World - 20th Anniversary Edition on Mac with Boosteroid

Estimate· Streaming

Streaming Another World - 20th Anniversary Edition through Boosteroid is the fastest way to start playing on a Mac — there's nothing to install, no Windows VM, no compatibility layer. The game runs on a remote GPU and your Mac just receives the video, which means even a base M1 MacBook Air can play the most demanding AAA titles at high settings. The tradeoff is that you need a stable internet connection (ideally wired or 5GHz Wi-Fi with 25+ Mbps down) and a subscription.

Step-by-step

  1. Create a Boosteroid account and pick a plan.
  2. Use the web client or download the macOS app.
  3. Add Another World - 20th Anniversary Edition from their library (you'll need to own it on Steam/Epic).

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Our recommendation

For most Mac players we recommend Parallels as the fastest, smoothest way to play Another World - 20th Anniversary Edition. Full Windows 11 ARM inside macOS.

MethodQualityDifficultyCost
ParallelsPickGoodMedium$99/year + Windows licence
BoosteroidEstimateEasy$9.95 / month
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