Can you play Far Cry 3 on Mac?
Probably yes. Far Cry 3 is rated Playable on Steam Deck, so it should run on a Mac, though it is not confirmed on a Mac yet.
Last checked · Source: Sommelier ratings, Steam Deck and anti-cheat data
Why Far Cry 3 is rated “Should work”
Valve rates Far Cry 3 “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.
- Mac versionNo, runs through Windows compatibility
- Single-playerYes
- Anti-cheatPunkBuster
- GraphicsDirectX 9
- Steam Deck ratingPlayable
Where to get Far Cry 3
- Steam
- DeveloperUbisoft Montreal, Massive Entertainment, and Ubisoft Shanghai
- Released2012
- 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 Far Cry 3 on Mac?
No. Sommelier runs the Windows version for you; you don’t install Windows or buy a licence.
Does online play work in Far Cry 3 on Mac?
Far Cry 3 uses PunkBuster. Whether that lets a Mac in is the first thing Sommelier checks, and the result is in the rating above.
Does Far Cry 3 run on an Intel Mac?
Yes. It uses DirectX 9, which Sommelier handles on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.
Can I use a controller with Far Cry 3 on Mac?
Yes. macOS supports Xbox and DualSense controllers over Bluetooth or USB. Whether Far Cry 3 has full controller support is shown on its store page.
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