Native
Runs directly on Apple Silicon — no extra software.
Difficulty: EasyCost: $59.99Excellent
Native
How to play Shadow of the Tomb Raider on Mac
Action · 2018
Runs natively on Apple Silicon — no extra software needed.
Overall rating: Runs great on Mac · 100% of 3 players say it runs well
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Runs natively on Apple Silicon — no extra software needed.
How to run Shadow of the Tomb Raider on your Mac in 2026
Best path: Native Mac build
Shadow 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 | |
| Boosteroid | Estimate | Easy | $9.95 /mo | Get it ↗ |
Shadow of the Tomb Raider
75
Metacritic
10.0
Metacritic Users
As Lara Croft races to save the world from a Maya apocalypse, she must become the Tomb Raider she is destined to be.
Shadow of the Tomb Raider has a native Apple Silicon build — download it directly and play without any extra software.
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Best way to play it on Mac
Shadow of the Tomb Raider has a native Apple Silicon build — download it directly and play without any extra software.
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Ways to play Shadow of the Tomb Raider on Mac
Here are all the options available, ranked by what we recommend first.
Boosteroid
Needs 25+ Mbps internet, wired ideal.
Difficulty: EasyCost: $9.95 / monthEstimate
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Lower = betterHow each supported method stacks up on setup effort, time and runtime overhead.
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Time Investment
Performance Overhead
- NativeNativeTop pickSetupSimpleTime5 minOverheadLow
- BoosteroidCloudSetupSimpleTime5 minOverheadLow
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How to run Shadow of the Tomb Raider on Mac with Native
Excellent· NativeShadow 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 Shadow 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 Shadow of the Tomb Raider on Mac with Boosteroid
Estimate· StreamingStreaming Shadow of the Tomb Raider 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
- Create a Boosteroid account and pick a plan.
- Use the web client or download the macOS app.
- Add Shadow of the Tomb Raider from their library (you'll need to own it on Steam/Epic).
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Our recommendation
For most Mac players we recommend Native as the fastest, smoothest way to play Shadow of the Tomb Raider. Runs directly on Apple Silicon — no extra software.
| Method | Quality | Difficulty | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| NativePick | Excellent | Easy | Game price only |
| Boosteroid | Estimate | Easy | $9.95 / month |
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