UNTURNED can run on M1 Macs via Rosetta 2.
[toc] At first glance, Unturned looks like a version of Roblox solely dedicated to the zombie survival game mode. With blocky people and cuboidal zombies, it looks quite boring. But Unturned is actually a fully fleshed-out zombie survival game.
Additionally, it can run at optimal speeds on almost any potato Mac computer. With solid performance on Mac and a nonexistent price tag, there’s no excuse for not checking this out.
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| Art | Game | Genre | 64-bit? | 64-bit | API | M1 Support | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | UNTURNED | Survival | Yes |  | Metal | Rosetta | Good |
UNTURNED M1 Mac support
UNTURNED runs on M1 Macs with Apple Silicon via Rosetta 2.
UNTURNED 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, UNTURNED 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:
 | ARK: Survival Evolved | Survival | Rosetta |  |
 | Rust | Survival | Rosetta | |
| UNTURNED | Survival | 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
UNTURNED 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.
UNTURNED Mac requirements
These are the game’s official Mac requirements:
| Minimum Requirements | |
| OS: | High Sierra |
| Processor: | 3.0 GHz |
| Memory: | 8 GB RAM |
| Hard Drive: | 4 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.
UNTURNED on Mac: Verdict
When Unturned said they were a zombie survival game, they really meant it. Despite its simplistic graphics, Unturned has a realistic food and water consumption system. Forcing players to eventually grow their own food and obtain a stable water supply, because there’s only so much food and water left in the zombified cities.
Throw in some zombies, base building, and a skill leveling system, and Unturned becomes a pretty interesting game to play.
UNTURNED running on an M1 Pro Mac
Additionally, Unturned supports online multiplayer crossplay and six massive locations to survive and thrive in, so a lack of content is the least of your worries. Unturned is free and easy to learn. So invite your friends and go beat up some zombies.
| Steam: | 91% – Very Positive reviews |
UNTURNED Mac download
You can download the game from Steam.
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