{"id":78964,"date":"2024-06-08T20:21:34","date_gmt":"2024-06-08T12:21:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/version-2.com\/?p=78964"},"modified":"2024-06-03T20:23:22","modified_gmt":"2024-06-03T12:23:22","slug":"how-to-unlock-your-macs-steam-gaming-potential","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/version-2.com\/zh\/2024\/06\/how-to-unlock-your-macs-steam-gaming-potential\/","title":{"rendered":"How to unlock your Mac\u2019s Steam gaming potential"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"78964\" class=\"elementor elementor-78964\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-71ae5294 post-content elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"71ae5294\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;c4a899f&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1e9119cd\" data-id=\"1e9119cd\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f04f8cb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4f04f8cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.parallels.com\/blogs\/app\/uploads\/2024\/05\/parallels-desktop-blog-header.jpg\" width=\"1138\" height=\"301\" \/><\/p><article class=\"post\">For digital eons, people have found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parallels.com\/products\/desktop\/pro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MacOS<\/a> simpler, snappier, and more intuitive than Windows.<p>It\u2019s little wonder that MacOS <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/218089\/global-market-share-of-windows-7\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">nearly tripled its desktop market share<\/a> in the ten years between June 2013 and June 2023.<\/p><p>However, this revolution came with a steep price for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parallels.com\/games\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">gamers<\/a>.<\/p><p>Where Windows had developed into a sprawling ecosystem of cutting-edge experiences \u2014 with Steam playing a pivotal role\u2014Apple\u2019s processor of choice made development costly.<\/p><p>In turn, Mac releases became infrequent.<\/p><p>All that began to change with Apple\u2019s switch to Intel-produced processors, enabling a fresh generation of great \u2014 albeit infrequent \u2014 Mac ports.<\/p><p>Apple then switched to more powerful, internally developed chips, which <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parallels.com\/windows-11-arm-apple-m-series\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">integrate well with ARM-based Windows 10 and 11<\/a>.<\/p><p>Because of the chips\u2019 greater power\u2014and newfound commonalities in architecture\u2014today\u2019s average MacBook is also a potential legit gaming laptop, with a little help from Parallels Desktop.<\/p><p><em>Once you hook your Mac up with Parallels Desktop, a whole new world of gaming awaits you. Don\u2019t let us stop you \u2013 <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parallels.com\/products\/desktop\/trial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>sign up for a free trial of Parallels Desktop<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p><h2 id=\"h-recommended-specs-for-playing-steam-games-on-a-mac\">Recommended specs for playing Steam games on a Mac<\/h2><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parallels.com\/glossary\/virtual-machine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Virtual machines require a lot of memory<\/a> and processor power\u2014which not all Macs have. As such, not all Apple systems are compatible.<\/p><p>Mac owners with Apple\u2019s recent and hyper-powerful processors\u2014M1, M2, and M3\u2014will get the best performance out of this version.<\/p><p><strong>Compatible Versions of the macOS<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>macOS Sonoma 14.0 or newer<\/li><li>macOS Ventura 13.2 or newer<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>macOS Monterey 12.6 or newer<\/li><li>macOS Big Sur 11.7 or newer<\/li><li>macOS Catalina 10.15.7 or newer<\/li><li>macOS Mojave 10.14.6 or newer<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Processor type<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Apple M3, M3 Pro, &amp; M3 Max<\/li><li>M2, M2 Pro, M2 Max, M2 Ultra<\/li><li>M1 Pro, M1 Max, and M1 Ultra chips<\/li><li>Intel Core i5, Core i7, Core i9 or Xeon processor<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Recommended memory capacity<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>16 GB of RAM or more<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Storage space<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>600 MB (for installing Parallels)<\/li><li>16 GB (for Windows 11)<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Graphics chips<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Graphic processors inside all M1, M2, and M3 (including Pro, Max, and Ultra chips)<\/li><li>AMD Radeon Pro graphics cards<\/li><\/ul><h2>Are there Steam games that are already Mac-compatible?<\/h2><p>Yes. Plenty of Steam <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parallels.com\/blogs\/assassins-creed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">games are Mac-compatible<\/a>\u2014though the majority aren\u2019t.<\/p><p>Despite the Mac\u2019s longstanding gaming drought, developers increasingly publish their games on macOS.<\/p><p>Check <a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/macos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Steam\u2019s dedicated MacOS page<\/a> to find out for yourself. Use a custom search to <a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/search\/?os=mac&amp;supportedlang=english&amp;ndl=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">include only MacOS-compatible games<\/a>.<\/p><h2>How to play Steam games on a Mac with Parallels Desktop<\/h2><p>Adding a new operating system sounds like it would take forever. While it once did\u2014please believe me\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/kb.parallels.com\/124250\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">installing Parallels Desktop<\/a> is pretty painless.<\/p><h3>1. Download Parallels Desktop and play Steam games on a Mac<\/h3><p>First, grab a copy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parallels.com\/products\/desktop\/pro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Parallels Desktop for Mac<\/a> (There\u2019s a free 14-day trial for uncertain gamers).<\/p><p>Once you fill in your email, you\u2019ll arrive at a download page.<\/p><p>Click the Download Parallels Desktop button, then the link will be sent to your email address.<\/p><h3>2. Install Parallels Desktop to play Steam games on a Mac<\/h3><p>Double-click your newly downloaded .dmg executable. A window with the Parallels Desktop icon will pop up.<\/p><p>Double-click (or hit \u201cOpen\u201d if you\u2019re presented with a MacOS confirmation window).<\/p><p>Next, click through the user agreement. You\u2019ll be asked to share usage data with Parallels Desktop to improve the service.<\/p><p>Click enable or disable, depending on your preference.<\/p><p>After that, Parallels Desktop gets automatically downloaded and installed.<\/p><h3>3. Download and install Windows 11 to configure a Parallels Desktop VM for Windows-based Steam games<\/h3><p>Now that Parallels Desktop is in place, you\u2019ll need to install our operating system: Windows 11.<\/p><p>After selecting Windows, the installer will automatically download and initialize it.<\/p><p>Once done, you\u2019ll see a window containing the complete <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parallels.com\/glossary\/virtual-desktop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">virtualized operating system<\/a>.<\/p><p>Now, you can control Windows from a window on your Mac. Mind-blowing, right?<\/p><h3>4. Download and install Steam on the Windows VM you created<\/h3><p>You\u2019ll need the Steam client to load Steam <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parallels.com\/blogs\/lethal-company-gaming-mac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">games on your Mac<\/a>.<\/p><p>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Steam\u2019s storefront and download<\/a> a Windows-compatible version.<\/p><p>Once completed, click the installer. Give it a moment to download and initialize Steam.<\/p><p>After, create <a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/join\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a Steam account<\/a> if you don\u2019t already have one.<\/p><p>The wide world of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parallels.com\/blogs\/rocket-league\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PC gaming<\/a> is now at your fingertips.<\/p><h3>5. Download Steam games on your Mac<\/h3><p>If you\u2019re a Steam newbie, you\u2019ll spot an avalanche of games set to an infinite scroll.<\/p><p>It\u2019s best to use the search bar to find the games you\u2019re looking for \u2014 if only to avoid eyestrain.<\/p><p>Once you find your game\u2019s store page, click Add to Cart.<\/p><p>Hit \u201cContinue to Payment\u201d and choose your payment method. Then complete checkout. Your game should begin downloading immediately.<\/p><p>Once completed, click the Library tab on your Steam app and select your chosen game.<\/p><p>Lastly, hit that big green button to play.<\/p><p>Pat yourself on the back, friend. Your PC gaming career has begun. Clear your schedule; inform your friends, family, and job that they\u2019re on the backburner now.<\/p><h2>Optimize your Mac\u2019s performance for Steam games<\/h2><p>Tweaking game settings for better performance is a skill in and of itself.<\/p><p>That said, there are a handful of simple methods for improving stability and frame rates.<\/p><h3>Monitor CPU usage and close unnecessary tasks<\/h3><p>Pay close attention to the computer chip icon on your Parallel\u2019s top window tray. This icon indicates your current CPU capacity (if usage rises above 70 percent, the chip turns red).<\/p><p>Clicking the icon lets you view the exact percentage and gives you <a href=\"https:\/\/kb.parallels.com\/112764\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">access to the Task Manager<\/a>.<\/p><p>Click it to open a window that displays the processes currently <a href=\"https:\/\/kb.parallels.com\/116263\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">taxing your CPU<\/a>.<\/p><p>Be sure to close out any processes or software that aren\u2019t necessary <a href=\"https:\/\/kb.parallels.com\/en\/122485\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">for gaming<\/a>.<\/p><h3>Free up your Mac\u2019s disk space<\/h3><p>While hard drives don\u2019t determine gaming performance, computers often slow down when they\u2019re more than 90% full.<\/p><p>If yours is overstuffed, delete a handful of unneeded programs or large files\u2014or throw them on the cloud for later.<\/p><h2>Change the resolution on your Steam games<\/h2><p>Resolution plays a massive role in performance. The more pixels your processor processes, the more stress your hardware experiences.<\/p><p>Because the built-in displays on many Macs are higher than full HD, your computer may be working harder for pixels you won\u2019t see.<\/p><p>Pause your game and open the display or graphics settings.<\/p><p>Reducing it a few notches may provide the performance boost you need.<\/p><h2>Steam gaming on Mac FAQs<\/h2><h3>Do I need to buy a new Windows 11 license to use with Parallels Desktop for Mac?<\/h3><p>It depends.<\/p><p>You\u2019ll have a month to use Windows 11 unrestricted. After that, you\u2019ll have to deal with some inconvenient limitations.<\/p><p>You\u2019ll still be able to game after this point, but the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.minitool.com\/data-recovery\/disadvantages-of-not-activating-windows-11-10.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">disadvantages of not activating your Windows 11<\/a> include an omnipresent watermark in the bottom-left corner of your screen.<\/p><p>Unless you can tolerate those limitations, you\u2019ll need a license.<\/p><p>Get one from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/d\/windows-11-home\/dg7gmgf0krt0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft\u2019s official page<\/a>, or opt for more affordable licenses from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomshardware.com\/reviews\/get-windows-10-free-or-cheap,5717.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">third-party retailers<\/a>.<\/p><h3>Does DirectX work with Parallels Desktop for Mac?<\/h3><p>Parallels Desktop currently supports DirectX graphics up to Version 11 and OpenGL up to version 4.1, which expands the possibilities for playing Steam games and other PC games on Mac. It does not currently support DirectX 12.<\/p><h3>What are some great Steam games I can play on my Mac with Parallels Desktop?<\/h3><p>PC gaming is an embarrassment of riches.<\/p><p>Whether you\u2019re looking for simpler grab-and-go indie titles or full-fledged open-world adventures`\u2014and anything in between\u2014you can find it on Steam.<\/p><p>Are you looking for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parallels.com\/blogs\/age-of-empires\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">games PC natives<\/a> are losing their minds over? Here are a few worth checking out:<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1654660\/En_Garde\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">En Garde!<\/a>: Tight, acrobatic swashbuckling<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/2138710\/Sifu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sifu<\/a>: Seamless Kung-fu combat<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1785150\/Friends_vs_Friends\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Friends vs Friends<\/a>: Cute card-based shooter<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/287700\/METAL_GEAR_SOLID_V_THE_PHANTOM_PAIN\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain<\/a>: Surreal open world stealth action<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/698670\/Scorn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scorn<\/a>: Stunning Lovecraftian simulation<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1687950\/Persona_5_Royal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Persona 5 Royal<\/a>: Give hope to the masses (in impeccable style)<\/li><li>Have a blast with literally a<em>ny<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/developer\/Sega\/list\/122829\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Yakuza Game<\/a><\/li><\/ul><h3>How do I find good Steam games to play on my Mac?<\/h3><p>Steam\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">community reviews system<\/a> is one of its best features.<\/p><p>Using it, any Steam user who\u2019s purchased a game can leave feedback.<\/p><p>Steam qualifies each game with ratings that range from <em>Overwhelmingly Positive<\/em> to <em>Overwhelmingly Negative<\/em>, based on the proportion of positive to negative reviews.<\/p><p>Each game gets two scores.<\/p><p>All Reviews is the score averaged across every single user review.<\/p><p>Recent Reviews pulls newly published reviews, effectively showing you the degree to which a game has either been improved through subsequent updates or underwent a change in public perception.<\/p><h3>The day you install Parallels Desktop is the first day of your Mac\u2019s new (gaming) life<\/h3><p>While it\u2019s not <em>literally<\/em> true that your fun with Steam PC games will never end, there are enough great games to last you for actual years.<\/p><p>Again, you should tell your loved ones if you plan on dropping off the face of the earth, but they\u2019ll understand when you tell them how you helped <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rockpapershotgun.com\/metal-gear-solid-5-finally-achieves-nuclear-disarmament-after-5-years#:~:text=Metal%20Gear%20Solid%205%20finally%20achieves%20nuclear%20disarmament%20after%205%20years&amp;text=Dusty%20mook%2Dtormenting%20simulator%20Metal,full%20nuclear%20disarmament%20last%20night.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">achieve nuclear disarmament<\/a> in our lifetime.<\/p><p><em>Let Parallels Desktop open a new world of gaming for you. <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parallels.com\/products\/desktop\/trial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Sign up for a free trial of Parallels Desktop<\/em><\/a><em>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p><p><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on the_content --><\/p><\/article>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a1b0f4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"1a1b0f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div 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