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Parallels
How to play Jotun: Valhalla Edition on Mac
Action / Adventure / Indie · 2015
Best in a Windows 11 ARM virtual machine via Parallels.
Overall rating: Runs great on Mac · 100% of 1 players say it runs well
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Best in a Windows 11 ARM virtual machine via Parallels.
How to run Jotun: Valhalla Edition on your Mac in 2026
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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Jotun: Valhalla Edition
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Jotun is a hand-drawn action-exploration game set in Norse mythology. In Jotun, you play Thora, a Viking warrior who died an inglorious death and must prove herself to the Gods to enter Valhalla. Impress the Gods!
Jotun runs flawlessly through Rosetta 2 on all Apple Silicon Macs, providing a 'console-quality' experience with virtually no configuration required.
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Jotun runs flawlessly through Rosetta 2 on all Apple Silicon Macs, providing a 'console-quality' experience with virtually no configuration required.
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How to run Jotun: Valhalla Edition on Mac with Parallels
Estimate· CompatibilityUsing Parallels to play Jotun: Valhalla 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
- Buy / start a trial of Parallels Desktop.
- Install Windows 11 ARM via the one-click wizard.
- Inside Windows, install Steam / Xbox app and Jotun: Valhalla Edition.
- Enable DirectX 11 in Parallels settings for best 3D performance.
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For most Mac players the best way to play Jotun: Valhalla Edition on Mac is Parallels. Full Windows 11 ARM inside macOS.
| Method | Quality | Difficulty | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| ParallelsPick | Good | Medium | $99/year + Windows licence |
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