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Best games for the Apple M2 Mac
We predict 807 PC games in our library should run well on the M2 at 16 GB RAM, including 144 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, 61% of these should run best with a native Apple Silicon build, which gives the smoothest battery life and frame rates.
Showing 807 of 807 games predicted to run well on the M2 at 16 GB RAM. 144 are based on real reports from this chip; the rest are estimated.
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Ranked by real performance on the M2
PlayableElden Ring
Action / RPG · 2022
Best on M2: CrossOver · Good · ~45 fps
ExcellentHades II
Roguelike · 2025
Best on M2: Native · Excellent
GoodGrand Theft Auto V Legacy
Action / Adventure · 2015
Best on M2: CrossOver · Great · ~60 fps
ExcellentHalf-Life 2
Shooter · 2004
Should run on M2: Native · Excellent (estimated from M4 performance)
Also good: CrossOver · Great
GoodFinal Fantasy VII Remake
RPG · 2022
Should run on M2: CrossOver · Good (estimated from M1-PRO performance)
GoodVEIN
Action / RPG / Simulation / Early Access · 2025
Should run on M2: CrossOver · Good (estimated from M4 performance)
GreatCrusader Kings III
Strategy · 2020
Should run on M2: CrossOver · Great (estimated from M1 performance)
Also good: Native · Good
GreatThe Last of Us Part II Remastered
Survival · 2025
Should run on M2: CrossOver · Great (estimated from M4 performance)
GoodPersona 5 Royal
RPG · 2022
Best on M2: CrossOver · Great · ~60 fps
GoodAge of Mythology: Retold
Strategy · 2024
Should run on M2: CrossOver · Good (estimated from M4 performance)
GoodBioShock Infinite
Shooter · 2013
Should run on M2: Native · Good
Also good: CrossOver · Playable (estimated from M4-PRO performance)
GoodThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
RPG · 2015
Should run on M2: CrossOver · Good (estimated from M3 performance)
GoodEuro Truck Simulator 2
Simulation · 2012
Should run on M2: CrossOver · Good (estimated from M1 performance)
Also good: Native · Playable (estimated from M1 performance)
GoodBioShock
Shooter · 2007
Should run on M2: Native · Good
Also good: CrossOver · Playable
GoodPortal 2
Puzzle · 2011
Should run on M2: Native · Good
Also good: CrossOver · Playable
GoodRed Dead Redemption
Action · 2010
Best on M2: CrossOver · Good · ~50 fps
GoodGuild Wars 2
MMO · 2012
Should run on M2: CrossOver · Good (estimated from M4 performance)
ExcellentCyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition
RPG · 2020
Best on M2: CrossOver · Excellent · ~143 fps
Also good: Native · Great
PlayableCounter-Strike 2
Action / Free To Play · 2023
Best on M2: CrossOver · Good · ~47 fps
Also good: Native · Playable
ExcellentIt Takes Two
Action / Adventure · 2021
Best on M2: CrossOver · Great
ExcellentDivinity: Original Sin 2
RPG · 2017
Best on M2: Native · Good · ~50 fps
ExcellentDisco Elysium
RPG · 2019
Best on M2: Native · Great · ~60 fps
GoodChained Echoes
RPG · 2022
Should run on M2: Native · Good
ExcellentPortal
Puzzle · 2007
Best on M2: CrossOver · Great · ~60 fps
Also good: Native · Good
GoodSekiro: Shadows Die Twice
Action / Adventure · 2019
Best on M2: CrossOver · Good · ~50 fps
ExcellentStardew Valley
Simulation · 2016
Best on M2: Native · Great · ~60 fps
Also good: CrossOver · Great
GreatCounter-Strike
Action · 2000
Should run on M2: Native · Great
Also good: CrossOver · Good
GoodSea of Stars: Sunset Edition
RPG · 2023
Should run on M2: Native · Good
GoodRimWorld
Simulation · 2018
Should run on M2: Native · Good (estimated from M4 performance)
GoodRocket League
Action / Indie / Racing / Sports · 2015
Should run on M2: CrossOver · Good (estimated from M4-PRO performance)
ExcellentCivilization VII
Strategy · 2025
Best on M2: Native · Great
GoodMafia II
Action · 2010
Should run on M2: Native · Good
Also good: CrossOver · Playable
GoodMinecraft Java Edition
· 2011
Should run on M2: Native · Good
ExcellentHalf-Life
Shooter · 1998
Should run on M2: CrossOver · Excellent (estimated from M1 performance)
GoodPersona 4 Golden
RPG · 2020
Should run on M2: CrossOver · Good (estimated from M4 performance)
GoodInside
Puzzle · 2016
Should run on M2: Native · Good
Also good: CrossOver · Playable
GreatMGS V: The Phantom Pain
Action / Adventure · 2015
Should run on M2: CrossOver · Great (estimated from M1 performance)
ExcellentHollow Knight: Silksong
Action / Adventure / Indie · 2025
Best on M2: Native · Great · ~60 fps
GoodLimbo
Puzzle · 2010
Should run on M2: Native · Good
GoodTotal War: Shogun 2
Strategy · 2011
Best on M2: Native · Great · ~60 fps
GreatDota 2
Action / Strategy / Free To Play · 2013
Should run on M2: Native · Great (estimated from M4 performance)
GoodXCOM 2
Strategy · 2016
Should run on M2: Native · Good (estimated from M4 performance)
Also good: CrossOver · Good (estimated from M1-MAX performance)
GoodDiablo II: Resurrected
Action · 2021
Should run on M2: CrossOver · Good (estimated from M3 performance)
GoodNorland
Should run on M2: CrossOver · Good (estimated from M4 performance)
ExcellentThe Sims 4
Adventure / Casual / Simulation / Free To Play · 2014
Best on M2: Native · Great · ~60 fps
GreatMarble's Marbles
Should run on M2: Native · Great
GoodHalo: The Master Chief Collection
· 2026
Should run on M2: CrossOver · Good (estimated from M4 performance)
Also good: Game Porting Toolkit · Playable
GoodCrimson Desert
Should run on M2: Native · Good (estimated from M4 performance)
ExcellentUnturned
Should run on M2: Native · Excellent (estimated from M1 performance)
GreatGTA: San Andreas
· 2004
Should run on M2: Native · Great
Also good: CrossOver · Good
GreatWorld of Warcraft
MMO · 2004
Should run on M2: Native · Great
GreatTeam Fortress 2
Shooter · 2007
Should run on M2: CrossOver · Great (estimated from M4 performance)
Also good: Native · Good
GoodBlue Prince
Adventure / Indie / Strategy · 2025
Best on M2: CrossOver · Good
Also good: Native · Playable
GreatMetro 2033 Redux
Shooter · 2014
Should run on M2: Native · Great (estimated from M1 performance)
Also good: CrossOver · Great (estimated from M1 performance)
ExcellentFactorio
Simulation · 2020
Best on M2: Native · Great · ~60 fps
Also good: CrossOver · Great (estimated from M2-PRO performance)
GoodSlay the Spire
Roguelike · 2019
Should run on M2: Native · Good (estimated from M4 performance)
GoodPersona 3 Reload
RPG · 2024
Best on M2: CrossOver · Great · ~55 fps
GoodBioShock 2
Shooter · 2010
Should run on M2: Native · Good
Also good: CrossOver · Playable
GoodCivilization VI
Strategy · 2016
Best on M2: Native · Great · ~60 fps
GoodMass Effect Legendary Edition
RPG · 2021
Should run on M2: CrossOver · 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 807 PC games in our library run well on the M2 at 16 GB RAM, of which 144 are backed by real performance reports from this chip. 490 are best played natively, 317 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. Elden Ring 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.