Native
Runs directly on Apple Silicon — no extra software.
Difficulty: EasyCost: $29.99 (Steam/App Store)Excellent
Native
How to play Spiritfarer: Farewell Edition on Mac
Simulation · 2020
Runs natively on Apple Silicon, no extra software needed.
Overall rating: Runs great on Mac · 100% of 2 players say it runs well
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Runs natively on Apple Silicon, no extra software needed.
How to run Spiritfarer: Farewell Edition on your Mac in 2026
Best path: Native Mac build
Spiritfarer: Farewell Edition has a native Apple Silicon build — full Metal acceleration, best battery life, zero faff.
| Method | Quality | Difficulty | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NativePick | Excellent | Easy | Game price only | |
| Parallels | Estimate | Medium | $99/yr | Get it ↗ |
| Boosteroid | Estimate | Easy | $9.95 /mo | Get it ↗ |
Spiritfarer: Farewell Edition
Spiritfarer® is a cozy management game about dying. As ferrymaster to the deceased, build a boat to explore the world, care for your spirit friends, and release them into the afterlife. The Spiritfarer Farewell Edition includes the heartwarming base game and three major content updates.
Spiritfarer runs natively on macOS and is highly optimised for Apple Silicon systems. It provides a stable experience with minimal battery drain.
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Best way to play it on Mac
Spiritfarer runs natively on macOS and is highly optimised for Apple Silicon systems. It provides a stable experience with minimal battery drain.
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Ways to play Spiritfarer: Farewell Edition on Mac
Here are all the options available, ranked by what we recommend first.
Parallels
Full Windows 11 ARM inside macOS.
Difficulty: MediumCost: $99/year + Windows licenceEstimate
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.
Method
Setup Difficulty
Time Investment
Performance Overhead
- NativeNativeTop pickSetupSimpleTime5 minOverheadLow
- BoosteroidCloudSetupSimpleTime5 minOverheadLow
- ParallelsVMSetupModerateTime30 minOverheadHigh
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How to run Spiritfarer: Farewell Edition on Mac with Native
Excellent· NativeSpiritfarer: Farewell Edition 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 Spiritfarer: Farewell Edition.
- Confirm the product page lists macOS / Apple Silicon support.
- Install and launch — no extra tools needed.
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How to run Spiritfarer: Farewell Edition on Mac with Parallels
Estimate· CompatibilityUsing Parallels to play Spiritfarer: Farewell 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 Spiritfarer: Farewell Edition.
- Enable DirectX 11 in Parallels settings for best 3D performance.
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How to run Spiritfarer: Farewell Edition on Mac with Boosteroid
Estimate· StreamingStreaming Spiritfarer: Farewell Edition 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 Spiritfarer: Farewell Edition from their library (you'll need to own it on Steam/Epic).
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Our recommendation
Spiritfarer: Farewell Edition has a native Apple Silicon build, so installing it natively is the best way to play it on your Mac. Runs directly on Apple Silicon — no extra software.
| Method | Quality | Difficulty | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| NativePick | Excellent | Easy | Game price only |
| Parallels | Estimate | Medium | $99/year + Windows licence |
| Boosteroid | Estimate | Easy | $9.95 / month |
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