Can you play Dark and Darker on Mac?
Probably yes. Dark and Darker is rated Playable on Steam Deck, so it should run on an Apple Silicon Mac, though it is not confirmed on a Mac yet.
Last checked · Source: Sommelier ratings, Steam Deck and anti-cheat data
Why Dark and Darker is rated “Should work”
Valve rates Dark and Darker “Playable” on Steam Deck, which usually means it runs, but may need some tweaks. That is the main reason it is rated “Should work” here.
It uses DirectX 12. On a Mac that runs through Apple’s Game Porting Toolkit, which works only on Apple Silicon and needs a one-time setup that Sommelier walks you through.
- Mac versionNo, runs through Windows compatibility
- Single-playerNo, online only
- Anti-cheatIronShield, Tavern
- GraphicsDirectX 12
- Steam Deck ratingPlayable
Which Mac can run Dark and Darker?
| Chip | Apple Silicon only DirectX 12 games need Apple Silicon. |
|---|---|
| Intel Macs | Not supported |
| How it runs | Game Porting Toolkit One-time setup, free from Apple. |
| macOS | 15 or later Sommelier needs macOS 15. |
| Disk space | 15 GB |
Where to get Dark and Darker
- Steam
- DeveloperIRONMACE
- Released2024
- Download size15 GB
Sommelier installs the game from your own library. You buy it in the store as usual; Sommelier does not sell games. See it on Steam
Where this rating comes from
- Steam Deck ratingPlayable
- Anti-cheat on Linux (AreWeAntiCheatYet)Running
- Last checkedOctober 24, 2026
Ratings combine Valve’s Steam Deck rating, anti-cheat data and our own checks. When the facts change, the status here follows.
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Do I need Windows to play Dark and Darker on Mac?
No. Sommelier runs the Windows version for you; you don’t install Windows or buy a licence.
Does online play work in Dark and Darker on Mac?
Dark and Darker uses IronShield and Tavern. Whether that lets a Mac in is the first thing Sommelier checks, and the result is in the rating above.
Does Dark and Darker run on an Intel Mac?
No. DirectX 12 games need an Apple Silicon Mac (M1 or newer).
Can I use a controller with Dark and Darker on Mac?
Yes. macOS supports Xbox and DualSense controllers over Bluetooth or USB. Whether Dark and Darker has full controller support is shown on its store page.
Play Dark and Darker on your Mac
Sommelier is a free app that tells you before you download whether a game will run, and sets it up for you.