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Best games for the Apple M1 Ultra Mac
We predict 2381 PC games in our library should run well on the M1 Ultra at 64 GB RAM, including 8 with real performance reports from this chip. For each one we explain the best way to play it on this machine, whether that is a native Apple Silicon build, a Windows compatibility layer like CrossOver, or cloud streaming. On the M1 Ultra, 88% run best through a Windows compatibility layer like CrossOver, with 12% available as native Apple Silicon builds.
Showing 2381 of 2381 games predicted to run well on the M1 Ultra at 64 GB RAM. 8 are based on real reports from this chip; the rest are estimated.
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Ranked by real performance on the M1 Ultra
ExcellentRed Dead Redemption 2
Action / Adventure · 2018
Should run on M1 Ultra: Whisky · Excellent
Also good: CrossOver · Great (estimated from M4-MAX performance)
ExcellentHalf-Life 2
Shooter · 2004
Should run on M1 Ultra: CrossOver · Excellent (estimated from M2 performance)
Also good: Whisky · Excellent
ExcellentBaldur's Gate 3
RPG · 2023
Should run on M1 Ultra: CrossOver · Excellent (estimated from M4-MAX performance)
Also good: Native · Great
ExcellentThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
RPG · 2015
Should run on M1 Ultra: Parallels · Excellent
Also good: CrossOver · Great
GreatGrand Theft Auto V Enhanced
Action / Adventure / Racing · 2025
Should run on M1 Ultra: Parallels · Great
GreatElden Ring
Action / RPG · 2022
Should run on M1 Ultra: Parallels · Great
ExcellentGrand Theft Auto V Legacy
Action / Adventure · 2015
Should run on M1 Ultra: Parallels · Excellent (estimated from M2 performance)
ExcellentCyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition
RPG · 2020
Should run on M1 Ultra: Whisky · Excellent
Also good: Native · Great (estimated from M5-MAX performance)
ExcellentPersona 5 Royal
RPG · 2022
Should run on M1 Ultra: CrossOver · Excellent (estimated from M4-PRO performance)
Also good: Whisky · Excellent
ExcellentGTA: San Andreas
· 2004
Should run on M1 Ultra: Native · Excellent
Also good: Parallels · Excellent
Excellent007 First Light
· 2026
Should run on M1 Ultra: CrossOver · Excellent
Also good: Whisky · Excellent
ExcellentSkyrim Special Edition
RPG · 2016
Should run on M1 Ultra: CrossOver · Excellent (estimated from M1-MAX performance)
Also good: Game Porting Toolkit · Excellent
ExcellentHalf-Life
Shooter · 1998
Should run on M1 Ultra: CrossOver · Excellent (estimated from M4 performance)
Also good: Parallels · Excellent
ExcellentSekiro: Shadows Die Twice
Action / Adventure · 2019
Should run on M1 Ultra: CrossOver · Excellent (estimated from M4-PRO performance)
Also good: Parallels · Excellent
ExcellentNeed for Speed: Underground 2
Racing · 2004
Should run on M1 Ultra: CrossOver · Excellent
Also good: Parallels · Excellent
ExcellentEA SPORTS FC 26
· 2025
Should run on M1 Ultra: CrossOver · Excellent
Also good: Parallels · Excellent
ExcellentDiablo IV
Action · 2023
Should run on M1 Ultra: Parallels · Excellent
Also good: CrossOver · Great (estimated from M4-MAX performance)
ExcellentKingdom Come: Deliverance II
RPG · 2025
Should run on M1 Ultra: CrossOver · Excellent (estimated from M5 performance)
Also good: Whisky · Excellent
ExcellentResident Evil 4 Remake
Horror · 2023
Should run on M1 Ultra: Native · Excellent
Also good: CrossOver · Excellent
ExcellentCounter-Strike 2
Action / Free To Play · 2023
Should run on M1 Ultra: CrossOver · Excellent (estimated from M4-MAX performance)
Also good: Game Porting Toolkit · Excellent
ExcellentFortnite
· 2017
Should run on M1 Ultra: Parallels · Excellent
ExcellentPortal 2
Puzzle · 2011
Should run on M1 Ultra: Parallels · Excellent (estimated from M2-PRO performance)
Also good: Whisky · Excellent
ExcellentHogwarts Legacy
RPG · 2023
Should run on M1 Ultra: Game Porting Toolkit · Excellent
Also good: Whisky · Excellent
ExcellentPath of Exile 2
Action · 2024
Should run on M1 Ultra: CrossOver · Excellent
Also good: Parallels · Excellent
ExcellentGod of War
Action · 2022
Should run on M1 Ultra: CrossOver · Excellent (estimated from M2-MAX performance)
Also good: Game Porting Toolkit · Excellent
ExcellentDetroit: Become Human
Adventure · 2020
Should run on M1 Ultra: CrossOver · Excellent
Also good: Whisky · Excellent
ExcellentFinal Fantasy VII Rebirth
RPG · 2025
Should run on M1 Ultra: Game Porting Toolkit · Excellent
Also good: CrossOver · Great (estimated from M5-MAX performance)
GoodNeed for Speed: Most Wanted
Racing · 2012
Should run on M1 Ultra: Parallels · Good (estimated from M1-MAX performance)
ExcellentWorld of Warcraft
MMO · 2004
Should run on M1 Ultra: Native · Excellent
ExcellentResident Evil 2 Remake
Horror · 2019
Should run on M1 Ultra: Native · Excellent (estimated from M4-PRO performance)
ExcellentProject Zomboid
Survival · 2013
Should run on M1 Ultra: CrossOver · Excellent (estimated from M3 performance)
Also good: Parallels · Excellent
ExcellentHalo: The Master Chief Collection
· 2026
Should run on M1 Ultra: Game Porting Toolkit · Excellent
Also good: Parallels · Excellent
ExcellentDishonored
· 2012
Should run on M1 Ultra: CrossOver · Excellent (estimated from M1 performance)
Also good: Parallels · Excellent (estimated from M3 performance)
GreatDeath Stranding Director's Cut
Action · 2022
Should run on M1 Ultra: Native · Great (estimated from M5-MAX performance)
ExcellentGTA: Vice City
· 2002
Should run on M1 Ultra: CrossOver · Excellent
Also good: Parallels · Excellent
ExcellentBioShock
Shooter · 2007
Should run on M1 Ultra: CrossOver · Excellent
Also good: Parallels · Excellent
ExcellentPalworld
Survival · 2024
Should run on M1 Ultra: Native · Excellent (estimated from M2-PRO performance)
ExcellentDeath Stranding 2
Action · 2025
Should run on M1 Ultra: Native · Excellent
GoodGrand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition
Action · 2020
Should run on M1 Ultra: Parallels · Good (estimated from M4-MAX performance)
ExcellentThe Sims 4
Adventure / Casual / Simulation / Free To Play · 2014
Should run on M1 Ultra: Native · Excellent (estimated from M4-PRO performance)
Also good: CrossOver · Excellent
ExcellentGuild Wars 2
MMO · 2012
Should run on M1 Ultra: CrossOver · Excellent (estimated from M3-MAX performance)
Also good: Parallels · Excellent
Call of Duty®
· 2022
Should run on M1 Ultra: CrossOver · Excellent
ExcellentHades II
Roguelike · 2025
Should run on M1 Ultra: Native · Excellent (estimated from M4-PRO performance)
Also good: CrossOver · Excellent
ExcellentHollow Knight
Action / Adventure / Indie · 2017
Should run on M1 Ultra: Parallels · Excellent
ExcellentMarvel's Spider-Man 2
Action · 2025
Should run on M1 Ultra: CrossOver · Excellent
Also good: Game Porting Toolkit · Excellent
ExcellentSatisfactory
Simulation · 2024
Should run on M1 Ultra: CrossOver · Excellent (estimated from M1-MAX performance)
Also good: Whisky · Excellent
GreateFootball™
Simulation / Sports / Free To Play · 2021
Should run on M1 Ultra: Parallels · Great
ExcellentClair Obscur: Expedition 33
Should run on M1 Ultra: Parallels · Excellent
Also good: CrossOver · Great (estimated from M4-MAX performance)
ExcellentDeadlock
Shooter · 2024
Should run on M1 Ultra: CrossOver · Excellent (estimated from M4-MAX performance)
Also good: Whisky · Excellent
ExcellentMinecraft Java Edition
Sandbox · 2011
Should run on M1 Ultra: Native · Excellent
Also good: CrossOver · Excellent
GreatAssassin's Creed Shadows
RPG · 2025
Should run on M1 Ultra: Native · Great (estimated from M4-PRO performance)
ExcellentStardew Valley
Simulation · 2016
Should run on M1 Ultra: Parallels · Excellent
ExcellentFallout 4
RPG · 2015
Should run on M1 Ultra: CrossOver · Excellent (estimated from M4 performance)
Also good: Parallels · Excellent (estimated from M4 performance)
ExcellentRed Dead Redemption
Action · 2024
Should run on M1 Ultra: CrossOver · Excellent (estimated from M4-PRO performance)
ExcellentFinal Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade
RPG · 2022
Should run on M1 Ultra: CrossOver · Excellent (estimated from M4-PRO performance)
Also good: Whisky · Excellent
ExcellentMetro 2033 Redux
Shooter · 2014
Should run on M1 Ultra: CrossOver · Excellent (estimated from M4 performance)
Also good: Parallels · Excellent
ExcellentAtomic Heart
Should run on M1 Ultra: Parallels · Excellent
Also good: CrossOver · Great (estimated from M4-MAX performance)
ExcellentThe Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
Roguelike · 2014
Should run on M1 Ultra: CrossOver · Excellent (estimated from M2-MAX performance)
Also good: Parallels · Excellent
ExcellentCivilization VII
Strategy · 2025
Should run on M1 Ultra: Native · Excellent (estimated from M2-MAX performance)
Also good: CrossOver · Excellent
ExcellentPhasmophobia
Horror · 2020
Should run on M1 Ultra: CrossOver · Excellent (estimated from M4 performance)
Also good: Parallels · Excellent
By the best way to play on the M1 Ultra
Native on the M1 Ultra
These ship a native Apple Silicon build, so they run directly on macOS with Metal acceleration. The smoothest path when it is available.
Best via CrossOver or Game Porting Toolkit
No native build, but the Windows version runs well via a compatibility layer on Apple Silicon. CrossOver is the simplest paid option, with a 14 day free trial.
Common questions about the M1 Ultra
How many PC games run well on the Apple M1 Ultra?
We predict 2381 PC games in our library run well on the M1 Ultra at 64 GB RAM, of which 8 are backed by real performance reports from this chip. 280 are best played natively, 2101 run best through a compatibility layer like CrossOver or Game Porting Toolkit, and 0 are best played via cloud streaming.
What is a good native game to try first on the M1 Ultra?
GTA: San Andreas is among the highest-rated native titles for this chip, with verified positive performance reports.
Does CrossOver work well on the M1 Ultra?
Yes. Red Dead Redemption 2 is one of many Windows titles that runs well on the M1 Ultra via CrossOver or Game Porting Toolkit, using Apple's translation layer on top of Metal.