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

Kenshi, the open-ended squad RPG, runs on Apple Silicon through Pixel Port's runtime.

Download & play Kenshi

What you need

  • Kenshi, 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 the runtime set up on first launch.

  2. 02

    Install & Play

    Find Kenshi in the catalogue and click Install & Play.

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Common questions

Does Kenshi run on Mac?
Kenshi, the open-ended squad RPG, runs on Apple Silicon through Pixel Port's runtime. Its current grade is verified for Apple Silicon Macs.
Do I need to own Kenshi on Steam?
Yes. Pixel Port does not sell, host, or distribute games. Kenshi 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 Kenshi on Mac?
No. Pixel Port runs the Windows build of Kenshi directly on macOS — no Boot Camp partition, no virtual machine, and no Windows license.
Which Macs can run Kenshi?
Any Apple Silicon Mac — M1 through M4, MacBook Air to Mac Studio — on macOS 14 or later.