Is it possible to play Scorn on Mac?
Set in a horrific and warped universe, Scorn is an atmospheric first-person adventure horror – the game you might have never experienced before. First, it has an extremely high level of immersion and interaction with objects with complete awareness of the character’s body and movement, and second, you will have to become part of the truly unusual and terrifying gameplay. While exploring interconnected locations of this nightmarish world that remind a maze, players will have to resolve various puzzles and riddles, meet new characters, and tons of other peculiar things to continue the pathway and find out what the story conceals. Different playstyles will be required of players to maneuver out of dangerous situations and ensure survival, by fighting with peculiar and petrifying creatures that stand in their way. Get ready for an incredibly immersive and horrifying experience with no same alternative in the horror games world. Unfortunately, Scorn is only officially available to play on Windows and Xbox Series X/S. Although macOS is no near around this list, there is a possibility to launch it there regardless – with the help of our guide below. The article will also be helpful for those who own a Windows PC, but simply do not have enough hardware capacity to play the game at a satisfactory level.
System Requirements
| Minimal | Recommended |
|---|---|
| OS: Windows 10 (64-bit) | OS: Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit) |
| Processor: QuadCore AMD Ryzen 3 3300X / Intel Core i5-8400 | Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 3600／Intel Core i7-8700 |
| RAM: 8 GB | RAM: 16 GB |
| Video card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (3 GB) | Video card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 (8 GB) |
| DirectX: Version 12 | DirectX: Version 12 |
| Storage: 50 GB (SSD recommended) | Storage: 50 GB (SSD recommended) |
Play Scorn on Mac with Parallels
Scorn 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 Scorn 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 Scorn on Mac with cloud gaming services
If you have an old Mac or it cannot satisfy the Scorn 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 Scorn in its game library, it is an excellent choice for those seeking to try the game out.
Play Scorn 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 Scorn on Mac
This method is simple but time-consuming. If your Mac meets all the system requirements above, you can play Scorn 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)