How to Play Deadlock on Mac in One Click (Apple Silicon) · Pixel Port
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How to play Deadlock on Mac

Deadlock runs on Pixel Port's runtime with some caveats, so we have it marked needs attention while we smooth it out.

Download & play Deadlock

What you need

  • Deadlock, owned on your own Steam account
  • Apple Silicon (M1 or newer)
  • macOS 14+

From Windows game to Mac launch

  1. 01

    Install Pixel Port

    Download Pixel Port and let it set up the runtime on first launch.

  2. 02

    Add Deadlock

    Sign in to your Steam account and click Install & Play. Steam downloads the Windows build you already own, and Pixel Port configures it for your Mac automatically.

  3. 03

    Play

    Launch it from your Library. No bottles, no winetricks, no terminal.

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Common questions

Does Deadlock run on Mac?
Deadlock runs on Pixel Port's runtime with some caveats, so we have it marked needs attention while we smooth it out. Its current grade is needs attention for Apple Silicon Macs. Deadlock is built on Native-dx11, and Pixel Port's runtime translates its rendering to Metal automatically.
Do I need to own Deadlock on Steam?
Yes. Pixel Port does not sell, host, or distribute games. Deadlock downloads through Steam, to your own Steam account, exactly as it would on a PC — you need to own it there first. Pixel Port is the compatibility layer that runs the Windows build Steam delivers.
Do I need Windows, Boot Camp, or a VM to play Deadlock on Mac?
No. Pixel Port runs the Windows build of Deadlock directly on macOS — no Boot Camp partition, no virtual machine, and no Windows license.
Which Macs can run Deadlock?
Any Apple Silicon Mac — M1 through M4, MacBook Air to Mac Studio — on macOS 14 or later.