Can you play The Forest on Mac?
Probably yes. The Forest 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 Forest is rated “Should work”
Valve rates The Forest “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
- GraphicsDirectX 9
- Steam Deck ratingPlayable
Where to get The Forest
- Steam
- DeveloperEndnight Games
- Released2018
- Download size5 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 The Forest 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 Forest on Mac?
No anti-cheat that blocks Macs is listed for The Forest, 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 The Forest 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 The Forest on Mac?
Yes. macOS supports Xbox and DualSense controllers over Bluetooth or USB. Whether The Forest has full controller support is shown on its store page.
Play The Forest 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.