However, there are games your Mac can run.

And theres no better way to do this than to look at its hardware specs yourself.

you could now compare this information with the requirements for playing a game.

Game Controller with phone and MacBook

You should also clickMore Infoto see other important information like available storage space and display resolution in System prefs.

Typically, a games requirements fall under two categories: minimum and recommended.

It means youll have to compromise graphics or speed.

Screenshot of About This Mac window

But we do have sometips to improve your Mac gaming experience.

Use a Can I Run It?

Website

Some websites can save you the time it takes to check your specs and Google game requirements.

Screenshot of Can You RUN it website showing Mac specs

One of the most popular tools for this is System Requirements LabsCan You RUN It.

There are various digital distribution platforms and launchers, some of which can be downloaded on a Mac.

There are all sorts of games there with a wide range of genres.

Screenshot of App Store showing Compatibility requirements

If you own an Apple silicon Mac, you might even download and play iPhone and iPad games.

A large chunk of the library on Steam cant run on macOS, but a reasonable selection can.

Its the home of Fortnite and one of the only ways to play it on a Mac.

Screenshot of macOS Titles on Steam

And the help of an entire community of fans can help you troubleshoot problems or maximize your gaming experience.

Most major games have at least one Reddit page.

With this, you’re free to select your Macs specs and see what games it can run.

Screenshot of System Requirements for a game on Epic Games

However, you could still make your Mac game-finding experience easy by using the tips weve suggested above.