Mac compatibility
Can you play METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE on a Mac?
Short answer: Try the Mac version first — Steam lists a macOS build of Metal Gear Rising. It was built for Intel Macs; if it won't run on yours, the Windows version (DirectX 9) through Grapple is the untested fallback.
What we know
Steam lists METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE for Windows and macOS. The Mac requirements (OS X 10.9.2, Intel Core i-series, AMD HD4870 / NVIDIA 650M / Intel Iris) date from the Intel Mac era.
The Mac build's listed requirements were written for Intel Macs, and we haven't checked whether it still runs on current macOS or Apple Silicon. If it doesn't, the Windows version through Grapple is the fallback — also untested.
The Windows version lists DirectX 9.0c, which Grapple runs through Wine's WineD3D layer.
Grapple settings
Nothing verified yet. Where to start, based on its DirectX version (in the app, the same options are in the game's settings):
- DirectX 9 runs through WineD3D, Wine's own graphics layer, which Grapple picks for older games by itself. Nothing to set.
- To see frame rates, turn on the Metal HUD:
grapple set Steam hud on
Test record
None yet.
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FAQ
Can I play METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE on a Mac?
Steam lists a macOS version of Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance. Its Mac requirements ask for OS X Mavericks 10.9.2 or higher and an Intel Core i-series processor — written for Intel Macs. Likely to work — not tested yet, but nobody has tested it with Grapple yet. That's what the game's published facts suggest, not a result. The page changes to Works once players report it working.
What might stop METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE from working?
There's a native Mac version too — this expectation is about the Windows version run through Grapple.
Which DirectX does METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE use?
METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE's requirements list DirectX 9. Grapple starts it on WineD3D, Wine's own graphics layer for DirectX 9 and older.
Is there a Mac version of METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE?
Steam lists a macOS version of Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance. Its Mac requirements ask for OS X Mavericks 10.9.2 or higher and an Intel Core i-series processor — written for Intel Macs.
Sources
Every factual claim on this page comes from these. Spotted something out of date? Let us know.
- Steam store page — system requirements and supported platforms (checked 28 September 2026)
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