Don’t Starve Together can run on M1 Macs via Rosetta 2.
[toc] From one of the greatest Indie game developers, Klei Entertainment, Don’t Starve Together is a banger of a game.
It’s fun, it’s challenging, the artwork is unique, and is overall a very polished game. It runs smoothly on Mac and you can play it with friends. Don’t Starve Together is the full package for any Mac Gamers wanting to get a taste of a dark-fantasy survival game.
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| Art | Game | Genre | 64-bit? | 64-bit | API | M1 Support | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Don't Starve Together | Simulation | Yes |  | Metal | Rosetta | Good |
Don’t Starve Together M1 Mac support
Don’t Stave Together runs on M1 Macs with Apple Silicon via Rosetta 2.
Don’t Starve Together M1 support (using Rosetta 2 and Metal)
As you can see below, the game is still written for Intel-based Macs, but thanks to Rosetta 2, Don’t Starve Together can nonetheless run great on M1 Macs.
What is Rosetta 2? Rosetta 2 is a translation process that enables an M1 Mac with Apple silicon to use apps built for Intel-based Macs.
We tested the game using the following M1 Mac:
14-inch MacBook Pro (2021): Apple M1 Pro chip with 8-core CPU, 14-Core GPU, and 16GB of Unified Memory
Don’t Starve Together M1 Mac benchmarks
These are all the official benchmarks results so far (including tests from other members of the community):
| Game | Machine | Resolution | Settings | FPS | Tester | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Don't Starve Together | 💻 M1 Pro MacBook Pro 14", 16 GB | 3024x1964 | Default | 57 | Mac Gamer HQ | 25/6/2022 |
| Don't Starve Together | 💻 M1 Pro MacBook Pro 14", 16 GB | 1920x1200 | Default | 60 | Mac Gamer HQ | 27/6/2022 |
As a reminder, this is how we describe the different levels of performance:
- Below 20 FPS: Unplayable: Laggy gameplay, full of stutters and slowdowns.
- 20-30 FPS: Borderline: Can be OK in slow-paced games. Still, not optimal.
- 30-45 FPS: Playable: Acceptable for most (most gaming consoles do this).
- 45-60 FPS: Smooth: Fluid gameplay, with no perceivable stutters.
- 60+ FPS: Very Smooth: For hardcore and professional players, a luxury for most.
We usually aim for 30 FPS, because 30 FPS is enough to guarantee a smooth and fluid experience for most casual gamers.
Don’t Starve Together Mac requirements
These are the game’s official Mac requirements:
| Minimum Requirements | |
| OS: | 10.7.X |
| Processor: | 2.0 GHz |
| Memory: | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics: | Not recommended for Intel GMA Graphics |
| Hard Drive: | 3 GB |
⚠️ According to these system requirements, a Mac with integrated graphics should not be able to run it. But we can confirm it’s definitely possible.
Don’t Starve Together on Mac: Verdict
Don’t Starve Together is a game I’d recommend to anybody, even if they’re unfamiliar with survival games. Why? Because it’s such a good game.
It’s a game with controls so simple you could play it with a trackpad. But it’s also a game with so much to discover each time you play, because every world is randomized, giving you new experiences each time you play.
Don’t Starve Together running on M1 Pro
And you can experience all of this with other people, thanks to the co-op nature of this game. Work together to build the greatest stronghold or kill each other in the world’s greatest hunger games.
Additionally, the game runs smoothly on Mac and has crossplay as a feature. Mac Gamers, what more could you want?
| Metacritic: | 83 |
| Steam: | 92% – Overwhelmingly Positive reviews |
Don’t Starve Together Mac download
You can download the game from Steam.
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