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Best games for the Apple M2 Mac
We predict 489 PC games in our library should run well on the M2 at 16 GB RAM, including 148 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 M2, 60% run best through a Windows compatibility layer like CrossOver, with 40% available as native Apple Silicon builds.
Showing 489 of 489 games predicted to run well on the M2 at 16 GB RAM. 148 are based on real reports from this chip; the rest are estimated.
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Ranked by real performance on the M2
ExcellentHalf-Life 2
Shooter · 2004
Best on M2: CrossOver · Great · ~60 fps
GoodGrand Theft Auto V Legacy
Action / Adventure · 2015
Best on M2: CrossOver · Great · ~60 fps
PlayableElden Ring
Action / RPG · 2022
Best on M2: CrossOver · Good · ~45 fps
Also good: Game Porting Toolkit · Playable (RAM is tight — close other apps for a stable experience)
ExcellentCyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition
RPG · 2020
Best on M2: CrossOver · Excellent · ~143 fps
Also good: Native · Great
GoodThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
RPG · 2015
Should run on M2: CrossOver · Good (estimated from M3 performance)
Also good: Native · Playable
GoodSekiro: Shadows Die Twice
Action / Adventure · 2019
Best on M2: CrossOver · Good · ~50 fps
Also good: Parallels · Playable
GoodPersona 5 Royal
RPG · 2022
Best on M2: CrossOver · Great · ~60 fps
GreatThe Last of Us Part II Remastered
Survival · 2025
Should run on M2: CrossOver · Great (estimated from M4 performance)
ExcellentHades II
Roguelike · 2025
Best on M2: Native · Excellent
ExcellentHalf-Life
Shooter · 1998
Should run on M2: CrossOver · Excellent (estimated from M1 performance)
GoodFinal Fantasy VII Remake
RPG · 2022
Should run on M2: CrossOver · Good (estimated from M1-PRO performance)
PlayableCounter-Strike 2
Action / Free To Play · 2023
Best on M2: CrossOver · Good · ~47 fps
Also good: Game Porting Toolkit · Playable
GoodFar Cry 5
Shooter · 2018
Should run on M2: CrossOver · Good (estimated from M4 performance)
GoodCrusader Kings III
Strategy · 2020
Best on M2: Native · Good · ~33 fps
GoodRed Dead Redemption
Action · 2024
Best on M2: CrossOver · Good · ~50 fps
PlayableGrand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition
Action · 2020
Best on M2: CrossOver · Good · ~45 fps
Also good: Parallels · Good (estimated from M3 performance)
GreatDota 2
Action / Strategy / Free To Play · 2013
Should run on M2: Native · Great (estimated from M4 performance)
ExcellentHollow Knight: Silksong
Action / Adventure / Indie · 2025
Best on M2: Native · Great · ~60 fps
GoodGuild Wars 2
MMO · 2012
Should run on M2: CrossOver · Good (estimated from M4 performance)
Also good: Parallels · Playable
GoodSlay the Spire 2
Roguelike · 2025
Should run on M2: Native · Good (estimated from M1-MAX performance)
GreatTeam Fortress 2
Shooter · 2007
Should run on M2: CrossOver · Great (estimated from M4 performance)
GoodXCOM 2
Strategy · 2016
Should run on M2: Native · Good (estimated from M4 performance)
ExcellentCivilization VII
Strategy · 2025
Best on M2: Native · Great
ExcellentDivinity: Original Sin 2
RPG · 2017
Best on M2: Native · Good · ~50 fps
GreatMGS V: The Phantom Pain
Action / Adventure · 2015
Should run on M2: CrossOver · Great (estimated from M1 performance)
GoodAssassin's Creed II
Action · 2009
Should run on M2: CrossOver · Good (estimated from M4 performance)
Also good: Parallels · Playable
GoodDeath Stranding Director's Cut
Action · 2022
Should run on M2: Native · Good (estimated from M3 performance)
GoodFallout 4
RPG · 2015
Best on M2: CrossOver · Great · ~60 fps
GoodFallout: New Vegas
RPG · 2010
Should run on M2: Parallels · Good (estimated from M4 performance)
Also good: CrossOver · Playable
GoodResident Evil 7
Horror · 2017
Should run on M2: CrossOver · Good (estimated from M1-PRO performance)
GoodR.E.P.O.
Best on M2: CrossOver · Great · ~60 fps
Also good: Parallels · Good (estimated from M4 performance)
GoodGhost of Tsushima PC
Action · 2024
Should run on M2: CrossOver · Good (estimated from M3 performance)
Also good: Game Porting Toolkit · Playable (RAM is tight — close other apps for a stable experience)
GoodBlue Prince
Adventure / Indie / Strategy · 2025
Best on M2: CrossOver · Good
Also good: Native · Playable (RAM is tight — close other apps for a stable experience)
ExcellentHollow Knight
Action / Adventure / Indie · 2017
Best on M2: Native · Great · ~60 fps
ExcellentPortal
Puzzle · 2007
Best on M2: CrossOver · Great · ~60 fps
GoodRocket League
Action / Indie / Racing / Sports · 2015
Should run on M2: CrossOver · Good (estimated from M4-PRO performance)
Also good: Game Porting Toolkit · Playable
ExcellentDisco Elysium
RPG · 2019
Best on M2: Native · Great · ~60 fps
GoodPersona 3 Reload
RPG · 2024
Best on M2: CrossOver · Great · ~55 fps
GoodMass Effect Legendary Edition
RPG · 2021
Should run on M2: CrossOver · Good (estimated from M4 performance)
ExcellentMax Payne 3
Action · 2012
Best on M2: CrossOver · Great · ~60 fps
ExcellentBatman: Arkham City
Action · 2011
Best on M2: Native · Great · ~60 fps
GoodHitman: World of Assassination
Action / Adventure · 2023
Should run on M2: Native · Good (estimated from M4 performance)
Also good: CrossOver · Good (estimated from M2-PRO performance)
GoodStray
Adventure · 2022
Best on M2: Native · Good
ExcellentLies of P
Action / Adventure / RPG · 2023
Best on M2: Native · Great · ~60 fps
GoodFIFA 22
Sports · 2021
Should run on M2: CrossOver · Good (estimated from M4 performance)
Also good: Parallels · Playable
ExcellentFactorio
Simulation · 2020
Best on M2: Native · Great · ~60 fps
GoodResident Evil 2 Remake
Horror · 2019
Should run on M2: Native · Good (estimated from M4 performance)
Also good: CrossOver · Good
ExcellentIt Takes Two
Action / Adventure · 2021
Best on M2: CrossOver · Great
ExcellentSkyrim Special Edition
RPG · 2016
Best on M2: CrossOver · Good · ~40 fps
Also good: Game Porting Toolkit · Playable
ExcellentThe Sims 4
Adventure / Casual / Simulation / Free To Play · 2014
Best on M2: Native · Great · ~60 fps
GoodThe Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition
RPG · 2012
Best on M2: Native · Good · ~40 fps
GoodSubnautica
Survival · 2018
Best on M2: Native · Good · ~50 fps
Also good: CrossOver · Good (estimated from M1-PRO performance)
GoodRimWorld
Simulation · 2018
Should run on M2: Native · Good (estimated from M4 performance)
GreatResident Evil Village
Action · 2021
Should run on M2: Native · Great (estimated from M1 performance)
GoodHearts of Iron IV
Strategy · 2016
Best on M2: Native · Good · ~50 fps
Also good: Parallels · Playable
GreatA Short Hike
Adventure · 2019
Should run on M2: Native · Great (estimated from M1 performance)
GoodFar Cry 4
Shooter · 2014
Should run on M2: CrossOver · Good (estimated from M1-PRO performance)
Also good: Parallels · Playable
ExcellentBeamNG.drive
Racing · 2015
Best on M2: CrossOver · Great · ~60 fps
ExcellentThe Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
Roguelike · 2014
Best on M2: CrossOver · Great
Also good: Native · Good
GoodCrimson Desert
Should run on M2: Native · Good (estimated from M4 performance)
By the best way to play on the M2
Native on the M2
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 M2
How many PC games run well on the Apple M2?
We predict 489 PC games in our library run well on the M2 at 16 GB RAM, of which 148 are backed by real performance reports from this chip. 197 are best played natively, 292 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 M2?
Hades II is among the highest-rated native titles for this chip, with verified positive performance reports.
Does CrossOver work well on the M2?
Yes. Half-Life 2 is one of many Windows titles that runs well on the M2 via CrossOver or Game Porting Toolkit, using Apple's translation layer on top of Metal.