How to Play BeamNG on Mac (All Methods)

Today I’m diving into something I’ve been curious about for a while – getting BeamNG.drive running on a Mac. The short answer? It’s not officially supported. But I wasn’t ready to give up. There are workarounds, and I’ve tested several of them. This page is where I break it all down for you.

Can You Play BeamNG on Mac?

Not natively – BeamNG.drive doesn’t have a Mac version. But if you’re determined like I was, there are workarounds. I’ve personally tested Boosteroid, GeForce Now, CrossOver, and Whisky. There’s also Boot Camp, but I don’t have the right hardware for that, and honestly, unless you’ve got a high-end Intel Mac, it’s not worth chasing.

TL;DR for each method:

Cloud Gaming (Boosteroid, GeForce Now): Best for casual players or anyone with limited storage or lower-end hardware. No installation required – just a solid internet connection.
CrossOver: Ideal for users with Apple Silicon Macs who want the best performance and stability. Great if you have at least an M1 Pro or better.
Whisky: Best for users who prefer a fast, plug-and-play setup and don’t mind tweaking settings. Perfect for mid- to high-end Apple Silicon Macs.

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

	Boosteroid and GFN	CrossOver	Whisky	BootCamp
Requirements	≥ 15 Mbps Internet speed (Boosteroid) ≥ 25 Mbps Internet speed (GFN)	M1 Pro or better (16GB RAM or more)	M1 Pro or better (16GB RAM or more)	Top-tier Intel i7 or i9 MacBook Pro or iMac
Must Own Game	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Supported game stores	Steam	Steam	Steam	Steam
Ease of Use	1/5 – 🍼 Child’s Play	4/5 – 🧩 Moderate Challenge	3/5 – 🎯 Some Focus Required	3/5 – 🎯 Some Focus Required
Time to Set Up	~ 10 min	~ 20-30 min	~ 30-40 min	~ 1-2 hours
Performance	4/5 – near native expereince	4/5 – near native expereince	4/5 – near native expereince	1/5 – only a minuscule percentage of Intel Macs can run it
Stability	4/5 – only minor hiccups	4/5 – only minor hiccups	3/5 – a bit finicky	5/5 – very stable with powerful enough Macs

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

How to Play BeamNG on Mac

Alright, so if you’re still with me, here’s where things get practical. I went hands-on with every method that seemed even remotely promising, and I’ve laid out all the steps below. Whether you’re into cloud gaming or trying to run things locally, I’ve got you covered. Each method has its quirks, and some work way better than others – but I’ll walk you through what to expect, how to get started, and which setups gave me the best results.

Play BeamNG With Boosteroid

How to Play BeamNG on Mac With Boosteroid

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Click the Boosteroid button above. Create an account or sign up with Google.
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Go to your profile page(top-right), click Subscribe, select a preferred plan, and start your subscription.
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Search for “BeamNG”, choose your preferred version of the game (Steam, Epic, etc.) and click Play (or Install and Play).
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Click OK, Let’s go, and wait for the game to load.
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Log into your game store account. BeamNG will launch directly in your browser.

Play BeamNG With GeForce Now

How to Play BeamNG 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 BeamNG, 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 BeamNG With CrossOver

How to Play BeamNG on Mac With CrossOver

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Click the CrossOver button, download the app (the free 14-day trial or the paid version), and install it.
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Open CrossOver → Bottle (top-left) → New Bottle → Create (Windows 10, 64-bit compatibility).
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Right-click the new bottle → Install Software → search for Steam and install it.
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Open Steam, log in, search for BeamNG in your library, and install it.
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After it installs, exit Steam, enable E-Sync, and D3DMetal, and Reboot the bottle.
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Start Steam again and launch BeamNG from your library.

Play BeamNG With Whisky

How to Download BeamNG on Mac With Whisky

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Click the Whisky button above and download the latest version.
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Double-click the downloaded .zip file and drag and drop the extracted Whisky to your Applications folder.
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Start Whisky. Click Open when asked to confirm the action. Click Next to install.
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Select Create a Bottle and create one with Windows 10 compatibility.
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Open this Steam page and click the Windows logo (under Install Steam) to download the Windows version.
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In Whisky, click Open C: drive. Drag and drop the SteamSetup.exe file into C:.
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Click Run in Whisky, find SteamSetup.exe, open it, and follow the prompts.
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When Steam installs, log in and click Allow when asked if you want the application to accept incoming connections.
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In Steam, find BeamNG, click Install, and launch the game when its ready.

How to Run BeamNG on Mac With Bootcamp

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Head to Microsoft’s official site and download the latest Windows 10 ISO file.
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Next, open Boot Camp Assistant (found in Applications > Utilities), click Continue → Choose, pick your downloaded Windows ISO file, then click Open.
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Adjust the slider to give your Windows partition at least 50 GB storage, then click Install → Next.
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The installation begins. Follow the prompts, skip the product key prompt by selecting “I don’t have a product key”, then finish setting up Windows as guided.
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Once Windows is installed and set up, download Steam, install it, and use it to download BeamNG. Once that’s done, you are ready to play.

BeamNG on Mac – Performance

If you’re wondering how well these methods actually work – this is where I get into it. I tested each one directly on my Mac and paid close attention to how the game looked, felt, and performed overall. Some options surprised me in a good way, others… not so much. If you want to skip trial and error and go straight to what’s playable and what’s not, this section’s for you. Here’s how each method held up in real-world testing.

Streaming BeamNG on MacBook With Boosteroid and GFN

I started with cloud gaming because it’s the quickest way to jump into BeamNG.drive without messing around with wrappers or virtual machines.

On Boosteroid, setup was fast – I logged in, linked my Steam account, and the game loaded without any issues. I was on a stable 5 GHz Wi-Fi connection, and gameplay was surprisingly smooth at 1080p. Input delay was minimal with my Xbox controller, and once I switched to Ethernet, it felt even snappier.

GeForce Now also delivered solid results. After linking my library, the game launched with no fuss, and I tested both 720p and 1080p modes. Both looked clean, and the controls were tight with keyboard and mouse. Performance dipped slightly on slower Wi-Fi, but nothing game-breaking.

Between both platforms, cloud gaming turned out to be a legit way to enjoy BeamNG on a Mac – zero installs, minimal tweaking, and way more stable than I expected going in.

Running BeamNG on Mac With CrossOver and Whisky

Running BeamNG.drive on Mac through CrossOver has been surprisingly solid. On my 14” MacBook Pro with an M1 Pro and 16GB of RAM, the game held a stable 100+ FPS on High settings at 1080p, even during crashes.

There was no stuttering, no texture issues – everything just worked, especially after enabling GPTK 2.0, D3DMetal, and Esync. CrossOver’s stability really shines here, making it feel almost like a native port.

Others reported similar results on M1 Max and M2 Max systems, with the latter easily handling Ultra settings and heavier maps above 60 FPS. Even lower-end devices like the M1 2020 still manage playable performance on Medium settings, though framerates dip closer to 30 FPS, especially on intensive maps.

Whisky also runs BeamNG well, especially on newer hardware. A Mac Studio with an M2 Max handled the game on Medium-High settings with smooth performance. While Whisky can be less consistent than CrossOver, it’s much simpler to set up – just install Steam, and you’re good to go.

On base M1 or M2 MacBooks, you’ll likely get 40–60 FPS on Medium, with some occasional dips depending on the scene. Overall, both platforms make BeamNG very playable on Apple Silicon – with CrossOver slightly ahead in stability, and Whisky winning for ease of use.

Download BeamNG on Mac With BootCamp – Is it Even Worth It?

Boot Camp technically allows you to run BeamNG.drive on Intel-based Macs, but in reality, it’s only a viable option on a very narrow set of high-end configurations. You’d need something like a top-tier Intel i7 or i9 MacBook Pro or iMac, paired with a dedicated AMD Radeon GPU – and even then, performance would likely fall somewhere between Low and Medium settings with 30–50 FPS, depending on resolution and map complexity.

Most Intel Macs simply don’t meet the game’s demanding requirements, especially with BeamNG recommending 32GB of RAM and a GPU on par with the GTX 970. And considering these Macs are already a few generations behind, thermal limitations and aging components make Boot Camp a hassle-heavy option for minimal payoff.

If you already own a compatible Intel Mac, it might be worth experimenting with – but for most users, cloud gaming or using CrossOver or Whisky on Apple Silicon will offer far better performance, less heat, and a smoother setup experience overall.

BeamNG on Mac – Conclusion

So yeah, BeamNG.drive on Mac isn’t some impossible dream anymore – it actually works, and way better than I expected. Whether you go with cloud gaming for the quick start, CrossOver for top-tier performance, or Whisky for simplicity, there’s a solid way in now.

Just make sure your Mac can handle it – Apple Silicon is the sweet spot here. Boot Camp might work, but honestly, it’s more effort than it’s worth for most people. I’ve tested the options, figured out the kinks, and laid it all out. Now it’s your turn – pick a method, fire it up, and go crash some cars.