Can you play GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- on Mac?
Probably yes. GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- 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 GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- is rated “Should work”
Valve rates GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- “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 11, which Sommelier translates to Metal with its own graphics layer. That works on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.
No anti-cheat is listed for the game, so nothing of that kind is known to block it.
- Mac versionNo, runs through Windows compatibility
- Single-playerYes
- Anti-cheatNone listed
- GraphicsDirectX 11
- Steam Deck ratingPlayable
Which Mac can run GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-?
| Chip | Apple Silicon or Intel |
|---|---|
| How it runs | Sommelier’s graphics layer DirectX 11 translated to Metal. |
| macOS | 15 or later Sommelier needs macOS 15. |
| Disk space | 26 GB |
Where to get GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-
- Steam
- DeveloperArc System Works
- Released2021
- Download size26 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
- 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 GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- on Mac?
No. Sommelier runs the Windows version for you; you don’t install Windows or buy a licence.
Does online play work in GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- on Mac?
No anti-cheat that blocks Macs is listed for GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-, so nothing of that kind is known to stand in the way. Whether a given online feature works also depends on the game’s own servers.
Does GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- run on an Intel Mac?
Yes. It uses DirectX 11, which Sommelier handles on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.
Can I use a controller with GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- on Mac?
Yes. macOS supports Xbox and DualSense controllers over Bluetooth or USB. Whether GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- has full controller support is shown on its store page.
Play GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- on your Mac
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