Can you play Planet Zoo 2 on Mac?
Probably yes. Planet Zoo 2 is rated Verified 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 Planet Zoo 2 is rated “Should work”
Valve rates Planet Zoo 2 “Verified” on Steam Deck, which usually means it starts without special settings. 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. Sommelier comes with it and sets it up by itself.
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 12
- Steam Deck ratingVerified
Which Mac can run Planet Zoo 2?
| Chip | Apple Silicon only DirectX 12 games need Apple Silicon. |
|---|---|
| Intel Macs | Not supported |
| How it runs | Game Porting Toolkit Apple’s, included with Sommelier. |
| macOS | 15 or later Sommelier needs macOS 15. |
| Disk space | 40 GB |
Where to get Planet Zoo 2
- Steam
- DeveloperFrontier Developments
- Released2026
- Download size40 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 ratingVerified
- Last checkedOctober 26, 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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RimWorldQuestions about Planet Zoo 2 on Mac
Do I need Windows to play Planet Zoo 2 on Mac?
No. Sommelier runs the Windows version for you; you don’t install Windows or buy a licence.
Does online play work in Planet Zoo 2 on Mac?
No anti-cheat that blocks Macs is listed for Planet Zoo 2, 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 Planet Zoo 2 run on an Intel Mac?
No. DirectX 12 games need an Apple Silicon Mac (M1 or newer).
Can I use a controller with Planet Zoo 2 on Mac?
Yes. macOS supports Xbox and DualSense controllers over Bluetooth or USB. Whether Planet Zoo 2 has full controller support is shown on its store page.
Play Planet Zoo 2 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.