Is it possible to play Killing Floor 2 on Mac?
Killing Floor 2 is a visceral shooter game set in the tried-and-true setting of zombie apocalypse. It was developed and published by Tripwire Interactive, a US-based video game studio. The premise of the game is fairly simple, as it doesn’t have much of a story. A biotechnology company was developing cloning technology for military purposes, however, the research was hijacked by a mad scientist who released massive hordes of these clones in the United Kingdom. By now, these zombie-like clones have spread far beyond the UK – governments all around the world are collapsing as they are not prepared to deal with this sudden outbreak. But this is merely background flavor that doesn’t have much impact on gameplay. In the game itself, the player – or players – are assaulted by waves of zombies which they have to defeat. By doing so, they earn money and experience, which they can spend on items and skills respectively. Once in a while, a boss monster will also show up, but the game will never end until all players are defeated. Killing Floor 2 released only on PS4, Xbox One, and Windows PC. However, it’s also possible to play Killing Floor 2 on Mac – there are several unofficial ways to accomplish this. Read the article below to learn all about them.
System Requirements
| Minimal | Recommended |
|---|---|
| OS: Windows 7 / 8.1 (64-bit) | OS: Windows 10 (64-bit) |
| Processor: Core 2 Duo E8200 2.66GHz or Phenom II X2 545 | Processor: Core 2 Quad Q9550 2.83GHz or Phenom II X4 955 |
| RAM: 3 GB | RAM: 4 GB |
| Video card: GeForce GTS 250 or Radeon HD 4830 | Video card: GeForce GTX 560 or Radeon HD 6950 |
| DirectX: Version 10 | DirectX: Version 11 |
| Storage: 80 GB | Storage: 100 GB |
Play Killing Floor 2 on Mac with Parallels
Killing Floor 2 is not a demanding game, so Parallels Desktop can be a solution. This is an application that allows for Windows virtualization on Mac with the full support of DirectX and GPUs. In simpler terms, what this means is that it allows you to install Windows 10 on Mac with just a couple of clicks and switch between MacOS and Windows instantly. So you will be able to run Windows, install Steam (or Epic Games Store), and enjoy the Killing Floor 2 game on Mac just like on a regular PC.
Please note that not all games are supported by Parallels. Several conditions must be met for the game to be playable. Your Mac must exceed minimum system requirements for the game; meeting them is not enough. Generally speaking, you will need an iMac Pro or a Mac Pro to run demanding games. Some MacBook Pro and iMac models are also suitable; they must have an Intel processor, a discrete graphics card and at least 16 GB of RAM. If your Mac has an Apple Silicon chip (such as M1, M2, M3), you may experience issues playing modern games. Games that require DirectX 12 are currently not supported by Parallels. AppsOnMac recommends using Parallels’ free trial feature to determine whether you can run the game or not if you’re uncertain.
Play Killing Floor 2 on Mac with cloud gaming services
If you have an old Mac or it cannot satisfy the Killing Floor 2 game system requirements, there is an easy solution. Cloud gaming services will be happy to provide you with sufficient computing power – though not for free, of course. All you need is a browser or a small client program and a good internet connection starting from 15 MBit/s. There are several great platforms that provide these services, among the best are Boosteroid, Xbox Cloud Gaming, and NVidia GeForce NOW. As Boosteroid has Killing Floor 2 in its game library, it is an excellent choice for those seeking to try the game out.
Play Killing Floor 2 on Mac with BootCamp
Note: Mac computers with new Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3 Pro, or M1, M2, M3 Max) currently do not support BootCamp. In this case, please, use the options above to run Killing Floor 2 on Mac
This method is simple but time-consuming. If your Mac meets all the system requirements above, you can play Killing Floor 2 on Mac by installing Windows. You need to set up a dual boot of Windows and Mac via BootCamp. This is an application that allows users to choose the system to work in on startup, however, you won’t be able to switch between systems like in Parallels. You will need to reboot your machine every time you want to switch from Mac to Windows and vice versa. Remember that Mac is just a computer, in the end. And while newer Macs have their own special Apple Silicon chips that cannot run Windows, older Macs are very much similar to computers that run Windows, they have Intel processors, compatible RAM, disks, and other components. So you can install Windows on an older Mac by allocating no less than 64 GB of disk space (to be able to run Windows and a couple of games) and following these steps:
For OS X El Capitan 10.11 and older
For MacOS versions prior to OS X El Capitan 10.11 you will need to create a bootable Windows USB.
- Download this Windows ISO file.
- Open Boot Camp Assistant (Go to Applications > Utilities).
- Define the Windows partition size and choose the Windows ISO file you’ve downloaded.
- Format the Windows partition and go through all Windows installation steps.
- When Windows boots for the first time follow on-screen instructions to install Boot Camp and Windows support software (drivers)