Terraria on Mac

SUMMARY
  • Terraria is available natively for Mac.
  • It’s simple to purchase and start playing right away. Most Macs can play this game as it does not require a high spec machine.

Terraria, developed by Re-Logic, is an immersive action-adventure sandbox game. Originally released for Windows in 2011, it was later made available to Mac gamers on August 12, 2015. 

With its blend of exploration, crafting, building, painting, and combat, Terraria offers a rich experience in a procedurally generated 2D world. 

Terraria has sold over 44 million copies as of 2022, solidifying its status as one of the most successful video games in history.

Terraria received a rating of 9 out of 10 from IGN saying it, “expands on the familiar sandbox gameplay with a greater emphasis on combat and adventure.”

Can I play Terraria on Mac?

You can play Terraria natively on Mac. If you have an newer Apple Silicon Mac (M1, M2) or an Intel-based Mac it’ll work straight out of the box.

The game is also available on Windows, Xbox, iOS, Android, Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4 and Linux.

How to play Terraria on Mac

Terraria can be purchased for Mac from many of the online game stores.

Get the game
Terraria
Native to Mac
GOG Steam App Store
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Terraria on Mac: Requirements

To play Terraria on Mac you should ensure that the specifications of your Mac meet the minimum system requirements .

Terraria has low graphical requirements and can play on most Macs without any issues.

Minimum System Requirements

Operating SystemOSX 10.9.5 +
CPU2.0 Ghz
RAM2.5 GB
GPU128mb Video Memory, capable of OpenGL 3.0+ support
Storage200 MB space

How it Runs on Mac


MacBook Pro

MacBook Pro
(M1, M2, Intel)

  • It will run on M1 and M2 Macs.
  • It will run on an Intel Mac.

MacBook Air

MacBook Air
(M1, Intel)

  • It will run on M1 and M2 Macs.
  • It will run on an Intel Mac.

Mac Mini

Mac Mini
(M1, M2, Intel)

  • It will run on M1 and M2 Macs.
  • It will run on an Intel Mac.

Mac Studio

Mac Studio
(M1, M2)

  • It will run on M1 and M2 Macs.
  • It will run on an Intel Mac.