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How to play SpaceEngine on Mac

Not officially supported, but there are workarounds below.

Overall rating: Tricky to run on Mac · 0% of 2 players say it runs well

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Detect your Mac to see whether SpaceEngine will run.

Not officially supported, but there are workarounds below.

SpaceEngine

SpaceEngine is a detailed astronomical simulation that lets you explore the universe in all its vastness. It features procedurally generated celestial bodies alongside real astronomical data for an unparalleled sense of cosmic scale.

SpaceEngine doesn't have official Mac support and no reliable workaround currently exists for Apple Silicon.

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Performance

What each M-series Mac can realistically handle. Tap any chip to report your experience.

M1 chip
Medium
~45 fps
M2 chip
Medium
~60 fps
M3 chip
High
~60 fps
M4 chip
Ultra
~60 fps
M5 chip
Ultra
~120 fps
Best way to play it on Mac

SpaceEngine doesn't have official Mac support and no reliable workaround currently exists for Apple Silicon.

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