Is it possible to play Maneater on Mac>
Maneater is an open-world RPG with an unusual premise: you play as a shark. It was developed and published by Tripwire Interactive, an American gamedev studio also responsible for Red Orchestra and Killing Floor games. It should be noted that Maneater is not a simulation game; though you start the game as a fairly normal baby shark, you will eventually unlock abilities that transcend sharks’ natural capabilities. As sharks are already pretty powerful in real life, this is very much done to enhance the “power fantasy” experience. Though the game’s title implies that humans are your primary enemy, they are hardly the only one. You will have to engage in combat with many aquatic creatures, some of which possess powers comparable to yours. Humans, meanwhile, need no special buffs to pose a challenge for our unnatural mega-shark; a Coast Guard boat outfitted with guns is threatening enough. Maneater released in May 2020 on PS4, Xbox One, and Windows PC. Later that year, in November, it was also ported to Xbox Series X/S and PS5. Finally, in May 2021, it received a Nintendo Switch port. By now, it is safe to assume that the game will never receive an official Mac version; however, it is still possible to play Maneater on Mac. Several unofficial methods can be used to accomplish this goal; learn about them in the article below.
System Requirements
| Minimal | Recommended |
|---|---|
| OS: Windows 10 (64-bit) | OS: Windows 10 (64-bit) |
| Processor: Intel Core i5-5300u | Processor: Intel Core i7-3770 / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X or higher |
| RAM: 8 GB | RAM: 8 GB |
| Video card: Intel HD 5500 | Video card: Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 / AMD Radeon R9 390 or Higher |
| DirectX: Version 11 | DirectX: Version 11 |
| Storage: 20 GB | Storage: 20 GB |
Play Maneater on Mac with Parallels
Maneater requires lots of PC resources, but if you have a powerful Mac computer (iMac, iMac Pro, or Mac Pro) 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 Maneater 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 Maneater on Mac with cloud gaming services
If you have an old Mac or it cannot satisfy the Maneater 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 Maneater in its game library, it is an excellent choice for those seeking to try the game out.
Play Maneater 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 Maneater on Mac
This method is simple but time-consuming. If your Mac meets all the system requirements above, you can play Maneater 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)