Is it possible to play Sable on Mac?
Sable is an open-world adventure game developed by Shedworks and published by Raw Fury. It follows the journey of Sable – the game is named after the protagonist – a young woman who’s traversing a deserted, inhospitable land as her rite of passage. The game does not have a main quest to constantly guide you; instead, you are simply left in the desert, free to explore the world around you at your leisure. It has plenty of mysteries for you to discover. Vast ruins – remnants of bygone civilizations – litter the landscape. Find your way inside, solve the ancient puzzles, and see what’s stored in the databanks of the still-operational machines. Or don’t. In Sable, you explore the world on your own pace. There are collectibles for you to discover, places to explore, quests to complete, and people to help, but the game will not point you towards these things. Pick a direction and go; see what lies on the path you chose for yourself. In 2021, the game released on Xbox One & Series X/S, and Microsoft Windows. In 2022, it received a PS5 release as well. But there are no plans to make it available for Mac. To play Sable on Mac, you will need to use a third-party service; the guide below lists a few of them.
System Requirements
| Minimal | Recommended |
|---|---|
| OS: Windows 10 (64-bit) | OS: Windows 10 (64-bit) |
| Processor: AMD Ryzen™ 5 1400/ Intel i3-6100 | Processor: AMD Ryzen™ 5 2600X / Intel i5-9600K |
| RAM: 8 GB | RAM: 16 GB |
| Video card: GTX 750 Ti/HD 6970 | Video card: GTX 1050 Ti/R9 285 |
| DirectX: Version 11 | DirectX: Version 11 |
| Storage: 3 GB | Storage: 3 GB |
Play Sable on Mac with Parallels
Sable 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, and enjoy the Sable 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 Sable on Mac with cloud gaming services
If you have an old Mac or it cannot satisfy the Sable 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 Sable in its game library, it is an excellent choice for those seeking to try the game out.
Play Sable 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 Sable on Mac
This method is simple but time-consuming. If your Mac meets all the system requirements above, you can play Sable 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)