Finally! Steam runs natively on Mac with Apple Silicon — here's how to try it
In the recent Steam Client Beta update, Valve details that the Steam client (and Steam Helper) app can run natively on Apple Silicon. Previously, to install Steam on Mac, gamers would have to use Rosetta 2 to run Intel-based apps on its chips.
It's been a long time coming. While Rosetta gave users a way to play Steam games on their Mac, there were a few hurdles to go through to get it set up.
Plus, since the Steam client runs via a Chromium-based user interface through Rosetta's transition layer, the app would run slow and hinder performance and feel laggy — especially compared to the Windows-based app. Now, Steam doesn't have to rely on this.
Steam on Mac running natively on Apple Silicon is currently in beta, so Valve is still working on optimizing its popular gaming client. But after trying it out, it's clearly a faster, smoother experience, with speedier launch times, more responsive navigation and quick access to the Store and Library.
If you've installed the Steam app on Mac, you can try out the native version right now — and it's easy to do.
First, open the Steam app on your Mac. On the menu bar at the top of your display, select Steam and click on Preferences. This will open up the app's settings.
In the Steam Settings window, select Interface in the left-hand sidebar. Under the Client Beta Participation section, navigate to the dropdown menu, select it, and click Steam Beta Update.
A window will pop up asking to restart Steam in order to enable the beta version of the Steam client. Click Restart Now to download the updated app.
Once the restart is complete, Steam will now be running natively on your Apple Silicon Mac!
You can check if the Steam client is now on Apple Silicon in Activity Monitor. Use the Search feature and type in "Activity Monitor," open the app, search for "Steam" in the search bar and see "Apple" under "Kind."
There you have it. With the update now in beta, it won't be long until the native Steam app for Apple Silicon rolls out to all, but it has yet to be announced when it will arrive.
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With macOS Tahoe 26 being the final major update for Intel-based Macs, Valve is now making the move to offer its gaming client to Mac users that use Apple's own chips. And, with Apple's first dedicated gaming app arriving, gaming on Mac is about to get a lot better.
If you're wondering what else is coming to your Mac, check out the macOS Tahoe 26 features we're most excited about.
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