3 Ways to Play Peak on Mac

Today I want to talk about Peak, a climbing-focused co-op game that dropped on Steam in 2025. It’s chaotic, funny, and surprisingly addictive. Sadly, it’s not available natively on Mac. But I tested some alternative ways to play it – and this page is where I share exactly how that went.

Can You Play Peak on Mac?

Short answer: not directly. Peak doesn’t have a native macOS version, and trying to launch it through Steam on a Mac just won’t work. But that doesn’t mean you’re out of options. I spent a few days diving into different workarounds, and there are three main routes you can take: Boosteroid, CrossOver, and Whisky.

Boosteroid is hands-down the easiest and most consistent option. It’s a cloud gaming service, which means you don’t need to install anything complicated or mess with your system. It works on every kind of Mac – Intel or Apple Silicon – and gives you access to Peak with high graphics settings, even if your hardware isn’t beefy. Surprisingly, it doesn’t demand a super strong internet connection either. It just works.
CrossOver is a local solution, meaning the game actually runs on your Mac without needing the cloud. It’s more technical, but I got it running pretty well. There were a few bugs at first, but most of them seem to be patched now. If you want to play offline or keep everything local, this is the best bet.
Whisky is similar to CrossOver but free. Unfortunately, it’s no longer maintained, so it’s buggy and hit-or-miss. Still, it’s the only free method left – cloud or local – so it might be worth trying if you’re on a tight budget.

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

	Boosteroid	CrossOver	Whisky
Requirements	≥ 15 Mbps Internet speed	Apple Silicon M1 or better	Apple Silicon M1 or better
Must Own Game	Yes	Yes	Yes
Supported game stores	Steam	Steam	Steam
Setup Difficulty	1/5 – 🍼 Child’s Play	3/5 – 🎯 Some Focus Required	4/5 – 🧩 Moderate Challenge
Time to Set Up	~ 10 min	~ 20-30 min	~ 30-40 min
Performance	4/5 – near native experience	4/5 – near native experience	4/5 – near native experience
Stability	4/5 – only minor hiccups	4/5 – only minor hiccups	3/5 – a bit finicky

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

How to Play Peak on Mac

If you’re looking to actually get Peak running on your Mac, this is where things get practical. I’ve broken down step-by-step instructions for each method I mentioned earlier – Boosteroid, CrossOver, and Whisky. Whether you want something simple and fast or prefer a free, local solution, I’ve tested them all myself and laid out everything you need to know. Just follow the method that suits your setup best, and you should be climbing in no time. Let’s dive in.

Play Peak With Boosteroid

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

Play Peak With CrossOver

How to Play Peak 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 Peak in your library, and install it.
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After it installs, exit Steam, enable M-Sync, and D3DMetal, and Reboot the bottle.
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Start Steam again and launch Peak from your library.

Play Peak With Whisky

How to Download Peak 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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Click this link to download an older version of Steam for Windows.
In Whisky, click Open C: drive. Drag and drop the downloaded SteamSetup.exe file into C:
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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 Peak, click Install, and launch the game when it’s ready.

Peak Optimization Tips

For PEAK, we’ve prepared a table with practical optimization tips to help you get better performance on Mac. Whether you’re using cloud gaming, CrossOver, Whisky, or another setup, these settings can help keep the game running more smoothly during climbs and fast-paced moments.

Setting	What it does	Optimized value
Graphics API	Chooses the rendering backend used to draw the game	CrossOver: DX12 with D3DMetal or DXMT first; fallback to DX11 if crashes or broken visuals appear
Render Scale	Changes the internal image resolution before the final image is displayed	Medium for the best balance; Low only on weaker Macs or if dips continue
Shadow Distance	Changes how far from the player shadows are drawn	Low
World Quality	Changes environment detail and object complexity	Medium on stronger Macs and cloud; Low for weaker local setups
Ambient Occlusion	Adds small contact darkening where objects meet	Off
Texture Quality	Changes the resolution of surface textures	High if memory is stable; Medium or Low if textures disappear, stutter appears, or crashes happen
VSync or Max Framerate	Synchronizes or caps the frame output	VSync Off for lower latency; cap to 60 or 90 if pacing or window issues appear
Photosensitive Mode	Reduces intense flashes and screen movement effects	On if effects are distracting or stream clarity suffers

Peak on Mac – Conclusion

While Peak doesn’t run natively on Mac, that doesn’t mean you’re locked out. After testing all the main options, I can honestly say there’s a way in for just about everyone – whether you want the simplicity of Boosteroid, the offline reliability of CrossOver, or you’re stubbornly chasing a free solution with Whisky. It took some trial and error, but once it clicked, it was worth it. The game’s a blast, and with the right setup, Mac users can absolutely join the climb.