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Runs directly on Apple Silicon β no extra software.

Runs through Rosetta 2 from the Intel Mac build.
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Runs through Rosetta 2 from the Intel Mac build.
Ib has a native Apple Silicon build β full Metal acceleration, best battery life, zero faff.
| Method | Quality | Difficulty | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NativePick | Excellent | Easy | Game price only |
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Imported from macgamingdb.app (1 community reports). The Mac build is Intel-only (x86_64) and runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2 translation β it's a Mac app, but not a true arm64 native one. Expect a ~10β15% performance tax versus a real native port.
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Imported from macgamingdb.app (1 community reports). The Mac build is Intel-only (x86_64) and runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2 translation β it's a Mac app, but not a true arm64 native one. Expect a ~10β15% performance tax versus a real native port.
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Ib has a native Apple Silicon build, which is the gold standard for playing on a Mac. You get full Metal acceleration, best battery life, and no compatibility weirdness. Just buy it from the Mac App Store or Steam for Mac and play.
The best way to play Ib on your Mac is the Intel Mac build running through Rosetta 2. Runs directly on Apple Silicon β no extra software.
| Method | Quality | Difficulty | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| NativePick | Excellent | Easy | Game price only |
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