How to Play inZOI on Mac (the Fullest Guide)

When I first heard about inZOI, the life simulation game with stunning visuals and deep customization, I knew I had to try it. Unfortunately, it’s not available on Mac. Still, there are other ways to play it. I tested multiple options and put together everything I learned on this page.

Can You Play inZOI on Mac?

Yes, but only by using alternative methods. There’s no native macOS version of inZOI, so I had to rely on workarounds. The most viable options include Boosteroid, GeForce Now (GFN), CrossOver, Whisky, and Boot Camp. Each one has its own pros and cons, and in the rest of this guide, I’ll walk you through what worked, what didn’t, and how you can try them too.

TL;DR for each method:

Cloud Gaming (Boosteroid, GFN): Best for casual players or anyone with a fast, stable internet connection who wants the easiest setup and consistent performance across Macs.
CrossOver: Ideal for tech-savvy users with M1/M2/M3 Pro or higher chips who want to play locally with moderate to good performance and fewer crashes.
Whisky: For advanced users who enjoy tinkering and don’t mind trial and error; works well on M3 chips but less stable overall.
Boot Camp: Only for Intel Macs with dedicated GPUs; otherwise not recommended.

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

	Boosteroid and GFN	CrossOver	Whisky	BootCamp
Requirements	≥ 15 mbps Internet (Boosteroid) ≥ 25 mbps Internet (GFN)	Apple Silicon M1 (16 GB) or better	Apple Silicon M1 or better	2019 iMac (minimum)
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	4/5 – near native expereince
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 inZOI on Mac

Now that you know it’s possible to play inZOI on a Mac, I want to walk you through the different methods I personally tested. Each option has its own setup process, quirks, and performance results, so I’ll break them down one by one. Whether you prefer cloud gaming or running Windows apps on macOS, I’ve got you covered. These instructions are based on my own trial and error, so you’ll get honest, practical steps – not just theory.

→ Play inZOI With Boosteroid ←

1. How to Play inZOI 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 “inZOI”, 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. inZOI will launch directly in your browser.

→ Play inZOI With GeForce Now ←

2. How to Play inZOI 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 inZOI, 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 inZOI With CrossOver ←

3. How to Play inZOI 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 inZOI 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 inZOI from your library.

→ Play inZOI With Whisky ←

4. How to Download inZOI 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 inZOI, click Install, and launch the game when its ready.

5. How to Run inZOI 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 inZOI. Once that’s done, you are ready to play.

inZOI on Mac – Performance

If you’re wondering which method is actually worth your time, this section is for you. I tested each option hands-on using my Mac and paid close attention to how inZOI performed in terms of graphics, loading times, input lag, and overall playability.

Some methods were surprisingly smooth, while others had major limitations. Below, I’ll share exactly what I experienced with each one, so you can make a more informed decision about where to start – or what to skip entirely.

Streaming inZOI on MacBook With Boosteroid

I started my testing with Boosteroid, and the setup was surprisingly quick. After linking my Steam account and launching inZOI, I was up and running in minutes. With a wired Ethernet connection and a ping under 20 ms, the experience was smooth, responsive, and visually sharp at 1080p. I used an Xbox controller and had no issues with input lag.

Then I tried GeForce Now. It offered similar visual quality, and I appreciated the flexibility of choosing different resolutions depending on my connection. At 25 Mbps on 5 GHz Wi-Fi, gameplay held steady, although I did notice occasional dips during more intense scenes.

Both services handled the game well, but stable internet and the right hardware make a big difference. In both cases, owning the game on a supported platform was required, so make sure your library is compatible. For Mac users, these cloud options are very viable if your connection is solid.

Running inZOI on Mac With CrossOver and Whisky

Running inZOI on a Mac through CrossOver or Whisky is absolutely possible, but performance varies depending on your hardware and setup. On CrossOver, I found the experience to be relatively stable on my M1 Pro and M3 Pro Macs. With D3DMetal enabled and most settings on medium, the game hovered around 25–30 FPS, which is playable but far from flawless.

CrossOver generally provided smoother setup and fewer crashes compared to Whisky. Macs with 18GB or more unified memory – especially M3 models – perform significantly better due to shared VRAM, with ray tracing even working on supported chips. On lower-end machines like the MacBook Air M1 or M2, thermal throttling becomes an issue during longer play sessions, and performance can drop substantially unless settings are kept very low with FSR enabled.

Whisky is more temperamental. It requires more manual tweaking (disabling Enhanced Sync, turning off DXVK), and while it can run the game well on M3 Pro, it’s more prone to UI glitches, black screens, and save file bugs. Still, with the right settings and occasional restarts, it does work. I’d speculate that M1 or M2 base models will struggle, especially in Whisky, while the M3 Max or Ultra chips could likely handle high settings more comfortably if configured correctly.

Download inZOI on Mac With BootCamp – Expected Performance

If you’re using an Intel-based Mac, Boot Camp is still a valid way to run inZOI, since it allows you to install Windows natively and avoid compatibility layers like CrossOver or Whisky.

That said, performance will heavily depend on the exact hardware. Only high-end Intel Macs – like 2019 iMacs or 16-inch MacBook Pros with dedicated AMD Radeon GPUs – stand a real chance of running inZOI at playable settings.

Even then, expect performance somewhere around medium to low settings at 30 FPS or less, especially if your GPU is older. Integrated Intel graphics won’t cut it; the game may launch, but it’ll likely stutter or crash.

Boot Camp also lacks support for newer Apple Silicon Macs, so if you’re on M1 or later, this option isn’t available. In that case, cloud gaming remains your best alternative. Services like GeForce Now or Boosteroid don’t rely on your Mac’s specs and can offer smoother gameplay if you have a stable internet connection.

inZOI on Mac – Conclusion

So yeah, if you’re trying to play inZOI on a Mac, it’s definitely possible – you just have to pick the method that makes the most sense for your setup. Cloud gaming is the easiest if you’ve got solid internet. CrossOver worked best for me overall, but Whisky wasn’t far behind once I figured out the quirks. Boot Camp might still work if you’ve got an older Intel Mac, but it’s kind of fading out. Hopefully this breakdown saves you some time and frustration. I’ll keep testing and updating if anything changes or new fixes come out. Good luck, and happy simming!