TL;DR – Methods to play XXX

Native: Best for players who want the full local experience with the best performance and full control over settings.
GeForce NOW: Great for those who want to jump in quickly, save space, or play across multiple devices – even ones that aren’t powerful.
xCloud: Ideal for casual players with Game Pass Ultimate who don’t mind some limitations and want access to a larger game library.

7 Days to Die is a zombie survival crafting game that blends open-world exploration with base building and endless waves of the undead. Yes, it runs on Mac. Yes, there are other ways to play it. I tried them all – and I’ve laid out everything I learned right here.

Can You Play XXX on Mac?

Yes, you absolutely can play 7 Days to Die on a Mac – and you’ve got more than one option, which honestly surprised me at first. There’s a native Mac version, which is always a great sign. But if you’re like me and enjoy trying out different setups (or just need flexibility), you’ve also got cloud options that work well too: GeForce NOW (GFN) and Xbox Cloud Gaming (xCloud).

Starting with the native version – this is the real deal. It’s built for Mac, installs normally through Steam, and just runs. No workarounds, no hacks, no weird compatibility layers. If you want the most direct experience and your Mac can handle it, this is the way to go.
Then there’s GeForce NOW. I love this one for how quickly it gets you into the game. It streams 7 Days to Die from Nvidia’s servers, so you don’t need to install a thing. Plus, it frees up your disk space and lets you play on almost any device. Bonus: you can also try other unsupported games this way.
Finally, there’s XCloud. It’s also super easy to get into, especially if you already have Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. For the price of one sub, you unlock a massive game library. The downside? No 4K or 120 FPS, and no mouse/keyboard support. But for casual play, it works surprisingly well.

I’ve tested all of these personally – what works best depends on what you’re looking for.

Click here for a more detailed breakdown of all the methods.

	Native	Boosteroid and GFN
Requirements	Apple Silicon: M1 or Better Intel: 2.8 Ghz Quad Core CPU; 8 GB RAM	≥ 15 Mbps Internet speed (Boosteroid) ≥ 25 Mbps Internet speed (GFN)
Must Own Game	Yes	Yes
Supported game stores	Steam	Steam
Setup Difficulty	1/5 – 🍼 Child’s Play	1/5 – 🍼 Child’s Play
Time to Set Up	~ 10 min	~ 10 min
Performance	5/5 – NATIVE experience	4/5 – near native experience
Stability	5/5 very stable	4/5 – only minor hiccups

Now let’s move on to how to use those methods.

How to Play XXX on Mac

If you’re ready to jump into 7 Days to Die on your Mac, let’s start with the simplest method – the native version. No tricks, no streaming, just download and play. I’ll walk you through that first, and then we’ll move on to the cloud-based options if you’re looking for something more flexible or your Mac isn’t quite up to the task.

Each method has its pros and cons, but starting natively is the cleanest path, especially if you already own the game on Steam. Just download and open the Steam app, search for 7 Days to Die, and install it like you would any other game. Once it’s installed, hit play – and that’s it. No launchers, no configs.

Now if you want to give cloud gaming a try, here are the two streaming options explain in more detail:

Play XXX With GeForce Now

How to Play XXX on Mac With GFN

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Click the GeForce Now link → Join Now → sign up for your preferred plan.
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Go to the Downloads page. Download GeForce Now for macOS.
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Double-click the installer. Drag the app to your Applications folder.
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Launch GFN and log in.
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Click the menu in the top left → Settings → connect your respective game store account.
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Click the menu again → Games → search for XXX, and click Play.
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Wait for the connection test. If you get a weak connection warning, you can ignore it by clicking Continue and still play the game.
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Wait for the game to load and start playing.

Play XXX With XCloud

How to Play XXX on Mac With Xbox Cloud Gaming

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Download Microsoft Edge (the best browser for XCloud).
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Open Edge, click the provided XCloud link, sign up, and subscribe to the Game Pass Ultimate plan.
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If you have a game controller, connect it to your Mac.
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If you don’t have a controller, install this Edge extension, pin it to your Toolbar, and turn it on before starting the game.
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Search for XXX in the XCloud site and click Play.
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If you are using the Mouse and keyboard extension, click the center of your screen when the game starts to enable it.
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When the game loads, you can start playing.

XXX on Mac – Conclusion

So yeah, 7 Days to Die on Mac isn’t just doable – it’s actually got options. Whether you want to run it natively, stream it through GeForce NOW, or give xCloud a spin, you’ve got solid paths to choose from.

I’ve tested all three, and each one has its strengths depending on what you’re after – performance, convenience, or just testing the waters without a big install. Hopefully this helped you figure out what’ll work best for your setup.

Either way, it’s pretty cool to see this kind of flexibility on Mac these days.

Play 7 Days to Die on Mac