Can you play Half-Life on Mac?
Yes. Half-Life has a Mac version, so Sommelier installs that one: no Wine, no setup.
Last checked · Source: Sommelier ratings, Steam Deck and anti-cheat data
Why Half-Life is rated “Works”
The developers ship Half-Life for Mac. When you install it through Sommelier, the Mac build goes in instead of the Windows one, so there is no Windows layer in between and nothing to translate while you play.
No anti-cheat is listed for the game, so nothing of that kind is known to block it.
- Mac versionYes, native
- Single-playerYes
- Anti-cheatNone listed
- Steam Deck ratingVerified
Which Mac can run Half-Life?
| How it runs | Native Mac build No Wine involved. |
|---|---|
| macOS | 15 or later Sommelier needs macOS 15. |
Where to get Half-Life
- Steam
- DeveloperValve
- Released1998
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 ratingVerified
- 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 Half-Life on Mac?
No. Sommelier installs the Mac version of the game, so Windows is not involved at all.
Does online play work in Half-Life on Mac?
No anti-cheat that blocks Macs is listed for Half-Life, 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 Half-Life run on an Intel Mac?
It depends on how the developer built the Mac version. Sommelier checks that before you install and tells you.
Can I use a controller with Half-Life on Mac?
Yes. macOS supports Xbox and DualSense controllers over Bluetooth or USB. Whether Half-Life has full controller support is shown on its store page.
Play Half-Life 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.