How to play Detective Grimoire on Mac

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

   Request Detective Grimoire

   Find Detective Grimoire in the app and request it. During the beta, our small team enables games manually for each user.

3. 03

   Or ask us on Discord

   Join the Pixel Port Discord and tell us you want to play Detective Grimoire. That is usually the fastest way to get it enabled.

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Common questions

Does Detective Grimoire run on Mac?

Detective Grimoire is graded playable on Apple Silicon through Pixel Port's runtime. Its current grade is playable for Apple Silicon Macs. Detective Grimoire is built on Other, and Pixel Port's runtime translates its rendering to Metal automatically. It is not enabled in the beta yet, so request it in the app or join the Pixel Port Discord before trying to install it.

Do I need to own Detective Grimoire on Steam?

Yes. Pixel Port does not sell, host, or distribute games. Detective Grimoire 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 Detective Grimoire on Mac?

No. Pixel Port runs the Windows build of Detective Grimoire directly on macOS — no Boot Camp partition, no virtual machine, and no Windows license.

Which Macs can run Detective Grimoire?

Any Apple Silicon Mac — M1 through M4, MacBook Air to Mac Studio — on macOS 14 or later.