Vampire Survivors on Mac

SUMMARY
  • Vampire Survivors is available natively for Intel Macs. To play the game on Apple Silicon Macs (M1, M2) you need to install the Rosetta utility.
  • It’s easy to purchase and start playing right away, you’ll just have to make sure your Mac is up-to-spec to run this game smoothly.

Vampire Survivors, developed and published by Luca Galante (poncle), is an exhilarating roguelike shoot ’em up video game released in 2022. After an early access period starting in December 2021, it became available for macOS, Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Android, and iOS.

In this game, players control a character who automatically attacks while facing relentless waves of monsters. The objective is to survive the onslaught as long as possible and unlock new characters, weapons, and relics for future sessions. Despite the game’s title and artwork, the adversaries encountered are not vampires but a diverse array of creatures.

The game offers a thrilling and immersive experience, challenging players to adapt, strategize, and push their limits. 

Can I play Vampire Survivors on Mac?

Yes, you can play Vampire Survivors natively on Mac. If you have an Intel-based Mac you can run it straight away, but with any Apple Silicon based Mac (M1, M2) you will need to install a utility called Rosetta.

The game is also available on Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, Android and iOS.

How to play Vampire Survivors on Mac

Vampire Survivors for Mac can be purchased on Steam and Apple App Store.

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Vampire Survivors
Native to Mac
Steam App Store
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If you have an Apple Silicon Mac you’ll need to download Rosetta 2 before launching the game.

Rosetta 2 empowers Macs with Apple Silicon chips (M1, M2) to seamlessly run apps designed for Intel-based Macs. Whenever you launch an app exclusively built for Intel-based Macs, Rosetta automatically operates in the background, effortlessly translating the app for compatibility with Apple Silicon. You can enjoy the convenience of opening and using your apps as you normally would.

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Vampire Survivors on Mac: Requirements

To play Vampire Survivors you should ensure that the specifications of your Mac meet the minimum requirements specified.

Minimum System Requirements

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system.

Operating SystemMacOS Mojave (10.14) or later
CPUApple Silicon or Intel x64
RAM8 GB
GPUMetal capable Intel and AMD GPUs
Storage1 GB HD space

How it Runs on Mac


MacBook Pro

MacBook Pro
(M1, M2, Intel)

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

MacBook Air

MacBook Air
(M1, Intel)

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

Mac Mini

Mac Mini
(M1, M2, Intel)

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

Mac Studio

Mac Studio
(M1, M2)

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