Phasmophobia
Phasmophobia is a 4-player online co-op psychological horror game where players take on the role of paranormal investigators. Using ghost-hunting equipment, your team must explore haunted locations, record evidence, and sell it to ghost removal experts. The game has gained a massive following due to its realistic ghost AI, immersive atmosphere, and cooperative gameplay.
However, Phasmophobia is not natively supported on Mac. It is currently available on Steam Early Access for $7.86, with the Spooky Buddies Bundle priced at $15.14.
How to Play Phasmophobia on Mac
Even though the game does not have a macOS version, there are a few workarounds for playing it on a Mac.
1. Using Boot Camp (For Intel Macs)
Intel-based Mac users can install Windows via Boot Camp and play Phasmophobia as if they were on a Windows PC.
- Download and install Windows 10/11 using Boot Camp.
- Install Steam and purchase Phasmophobia.
- Launch the game and adjust settings for optimal performance.
Boot Camp is not available on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3 Macs).
2. Parallels Desktop (For Apple Silicon & Intel Macs)
For those using an M1, M2, or M3 Mac, Parallels Desktop can be used to create a virtual Windows environment.
- Install Parallels Desktop and set up a Windows 11 VM.
- Install Steam and launch Phasmophobia.
Performance may not be as good as running the game on a native Windows system.
3. Cloud Gaming Services (Limited Support)
Currently, Phasmophobia is not available on cloud gaming platforms like GeForce Now or Xbox Cloud Gaming, meaning this option is not viable at the moment.
Conclusion
Since Phasmophobia is not available on Mac, players must use Boot Camp (Intel Macs only) or Parallels Desktop (Apple Silicon Macs) to play it. While performance may vary, these methods provide a way to enjoy the game on macOS.
