Stardew Valley can run on M1 Macs via Rosetta 2.
[toc] Stardew Valley is a staple amongst the farming-life simulator community. It has achieved legendary status at this point and deservedly so. Stardew Valley is an experience few other games can provide.
Additionally, it runs like a charm on Mac, so there’s nothing left to worry about. This wonderful game is available for every Mac Gamer to play and enjoy.
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| Art | Game | Genre | 64-bit? | 64-bit | API | M1 Support | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Stardew Valley | Simulation | Yes |  | OpenGL | Rosetta | Good |
Stardew Valley M1 Mac support
Stardew Valley runs on M1 Macs with Apple Silicon via Rosetta 2.
Stardew Valley M1 support (using Rosetta 2 and OpenGL)
As you can see below, the game is still written for Intel-based Macs, but thanks to Rosetta 2, Stardew Valley 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.
Other M1 games you may like:
 | Pokemon Quest | Adventure | iOS |  |
| Terraria | Adventure | Rosetta | |
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
Stardew Valley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stardew Valley | 💻 M1 Pro MacBook Pro 14", 16 GB | 3024x1964 | Default | 60 | Mac Gamer HQ | 27/6/2022 |
| Stardew Valley | 💻 M1 MacBook Pro 13", 8-core GPU, 8 GB | 1920x1080 | Default | 60 | Apple Silicon DB | 20/6/2021 |
| Stardew Valley | 💻 M1 MacBook Pro 13", 8-core GPU, 8 GB | 1920x1080 | Max | 60 | MrMacRight | 20/6/2021 |
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.
Stardew Valley Mac requirements
These are the game’s official Mac requirements:
| Minimum Requirements | |
| OS: | 10.10 |
| Processor: | 2.0 GHz |
| Memory: | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 256 MB video memory, OpenGL 2 |
| Hard Drive: | 500 MB |
⚠️ 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.
Stardew Valley on Mac: Verdict
The premise of Stardew Valley is quite simple. Run a successful farm, get hitched, settle down, and grow old with your family. But as someone once said, it’s about the journey, not the ending, and Stardew Valley is definitely all about the journey. You’ll quickly discover how addicting it feels to build your farm.
Stardew Valley M1 Pro Mac gameplay
How important it is to separate the orchard from the wheat fields and where to put the pig pens. Furthermore, Stardew Valley is also one of the best dating sims to exist. With unique storylines for each romantic interest, you’ll be married in no time.
To top it off, with low specs required, there’s practically no issue in running this game on Mac. Happy Farming McGamers!
| Steam: | 98% – Overwhelmingly Positive reviews |
| Metacritic | 89 |
| IGN: | 88 |
Stardew Valley Mac download
You can download Stardew Valley from Steam.
But more importantly, if you have your own M1 test results to share, on this game or another, let us know on our Discord server!
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