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Runs directly on Apple Silicon — no extra software.
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How to play Rise of the Tomb Raider on Mac
Action · 2015
Not officially supported, but there are workarounds below.
Overall rating: Runs great on Mac · 100% of 12 players say it runs well
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Not officially supported, but there are workarounds below.
How to run Rise of the Tomb Raider on your Mac in 2026
Best path: Native Mac build
Rise of the Tomb Raider has a native Apple Silicon build — full Metal acceleration, best battery life, zero faff.
| Method | Quality | Difficulty | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NativePick | Excellent | Easy | Game price only | |
| GeForce NOW | Estimate | Easy | Free / $9.99 /mo | Get it ↗ |
Rise of the Tomb Raider
86
Metacritic
Explore treacherous environments as Lara Croft uncovers ancient secrets and battles a shadowy organization. This action-adventure title emphasizes survival, puzzle-solving, and intense combat amidst stunning, exotic locales.
The Mac build is Intel-only (x86_64) and runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2 translation — it's a Mac app, but not a true arm64 native one. Expect a ~10–15% performance tax versus a real native port.
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Best way to play it on Mac
The Mac build is Intel-only (x86_64) and runs on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2 translation — it's a Mac app, but not a true arm64 native one. Expect a ~10–15% performance tax versus a real native port.
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Ways to play Rise of the Tomb Raider on Mac
Here are all the options available, ranked by what we recommend first.
GeForce NOW
Needs 25+ Mbps internet, wired ideal.
Difficulty: EasyCost: Free tier / $9.99+ per monthEstimate
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Lower = betterHow each supported method stacks up on setup effort, time and runtime overhead.
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- NativeNativeTop pickSetupSimpleTime5 minOverheadLow
- GeForce NOWCloudSetupSimpleTime5 minOverheadLow
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How to run Rise of the Tomb Raider on Mac with Native
Excellent· NativeRise of the Tomb Raider 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.
Step-by-step
- Use the verified store link on this page, or open the store where you already own Rise of the Tomb Raider.
- Confirm the product page lists macOS / Apple Silicon support.
- Install and launch — no extra tools needed.
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How to run Rise of the Tomb Raider on Mac with GeForce NOW
Estimate· StreamingStreaming Rise of the Tomb Raider through GeForce NOW 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
- Sign up at GeForce NOW. The free tier works; Ultimate gives 4K/120fps.
- Download the GeForce NOW Mac app (Apple Silicon native).
- Link your Steam / Epic / Xbox account that owns Rise of the Tomb Raider.
- Search the title in the app and click Play.
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Our recommendation
For most Mac players we recommend Native as the fastest, smoothest way to play Rise of the Tomb Raider. Runs directly on Apple Silicon — no extra software.
| Method | Quality | Difficulty | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| NativePick | Excellent | Easy | Game price only |
| GeForce NOW | Estimate | Easy | Free tier / $9.99+ per month |
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