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Difficulty: EasyCost: $9.95 / monthExcellent
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How to play Slime Rancher on Mac
Simulation · 2017
Runs natively on Apple Silicon — no extra software needed.
Overall rating: Not enough votes yet
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Best path: Native Mac build
Slime Rancher has a native Apple Silicon build — full Metal acceleration, best battery life, zero faff.
Slime Rancher
90
Metacritic
9
IGN
94%
Steam · Overwhelmingly Positive
Explore a vibrant alien world as Beatrix LeBeau, a rancher who collects and raises adorable slimes. Discover new areas, manage your ranch, and discover the planet's many secrets in this charming first-person simulation.
A native macOS version is available, but the game is not optimized for Apple Silicon and can run poorly.
“Polished, ambitious and brilliantly designed — the kind of game you keep thinking about long after you stop playing.”
“Confident, creative and deeply replayable. A landmark title that any fan of the genre will adore.”
“Smart pacing, gorgeous art direction and combat that consistently surprises. A genuine must-play.”
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Performance
What each M-series Mac can realistically handle. Tap any chip to report your experience.
M1 chip
Ultra
~60 fps
M2 chip
Ultra
~60 fps
M3 chip
Ultra
~120 fps
M4 chip
Ultra
~120 fps
Best way to play it on Mac
A native macOS version is available, but the game is not optimized for Apple Silicon and can run poorly.
Ways to play Slime Rancher on Mac
Here are all the options available, ranked by what we recommend first.
Native
Runs directly on Apple Silicon — no extra software.
Difficulty: EasyCost: Game price onlyExcellent
Compare methods at a glance
Lower = betterHow each supported method stacks up on setup effort, time and runtime overhead.
Method
Setup Difficulty
Time Investment
Performance Overhead
- BoosteroidCloudTop pickSetupSimpleTime5 minOverheadLow
- NativeNativeSetupSimpleTime5 minOverheadLow
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How to run Slime Rancher on Mac with Boosteroid
Excellent· StreamingStreaming Slime Rancher 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 Slime Rancher from their library (you'll need to own it on Steam/Epic).
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How to run Slime Rancher on Mac with Native
Excellent· NativeSlime Rancher 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 Slime Rancher.
- Confirm the product page lists macOS / Apple Silicon support.
- Install and launch — no extra tools needed.
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Our recommendation
For most Mac players we recommend Boosteroid as the fastest, smoothest way to play Slime Rancher. Needs 25+ Mbps internet, wired ideal.
| Method | Quality | Difficulty | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| BoosteroidPick | Excellent | Easy | $9.95 / month |
| Native | Excellent | Easy | Game price only |
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