Mac compatibility
Can you play Stray on a Mac?
Short answer: Play the Mac version — it's on the same Steam app and needs no Grapple. The Windows build is untested here.
What we know
Stray got a native macOS release in December 2023. Steam lists it for Windows and macOS, so the Mac build comes with the same purchase; its Mac requirements are macOS 13 Ventura with Apple Silicon.
There's no reason to run the Windows version through Grapple unless you specifically need it.
For the record: the Windows requirements list DirectX 12, which Grapple runs through D3DMetal. We haven't run the Windows version through Grapple, so anything about it here is an expectation, not a result.
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 12 runs through D3DMetal, which comes with Grapple — a new install already uses it, and nothing needs downloading. See the Game Porting Toolkit guide.
- 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 Stray on a Mac?
Steam carries a macOS build of Stray, included with the same purchase. It asks for macOS 13 Ventura or newer on an Apple Silicon Mac. 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 Stray from working?
There's a native Mac version too — this expectation is about the Windows version run through Grapple. DirectX 12 is the newest thing Grapple translates, so it's also where we've seen the most surprises. Nobody has run this one yet.
Which DirectX does Stray use?
Stray's requirements list DirectX 12. Grapple starts it on D3DMetal, Apple's DirectX 11 and 12 translator, which Grapple includes and uses by default.
Is there a Mac version of Stray?
Steam carries a macOS build of Stray, included with the same purchase. It asks for macOS 13 Ventura or newer on an Apple Silicon Mac.
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 Spotted something out of date?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 23 September 2026)
- Engadget — Stray is coming to macOS on December 5 (checked 23 September 2026)
Try Stray yourself
Grapple's Free plan runs one game, forever, so you can find out on your own Mac without paying. Then tell us how it went with the buttons above, so the next player knows.
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