Can you play The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim on Mac?
Probably yes. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim 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 The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is rated “Should work”
Valve rates The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim “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.
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
- Steam Deck ratingPlayable
Where to get The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
- Steam
- DeveloperBethesda Game Studios
- Released2011
- Download size6 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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ValheimQuestions about The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim on Mac
Do I need Windows to play The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim on Mac?
No. Sommelier runs the Windows version for you; you don’t install Windows or buy a licence.
Does online play work in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim on Mac?
No anti-cheat that blocks Macs is listed for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, 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.
Can I use a controller with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim on Mac?
Yes. macOS supports Xbox and DualSense controllers over Bluetooth or USB. Whether The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has full controller support is shown on its store page.
Play The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim on your Mac
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