How to Play Schedule I on Mac (the Fullest Guide)

When I first heard about Schedule I, I was immediately hooked. It’s not available for Mac, though, which was a letdown. Still, I wasn’t ready to give up. There are ways to get it running, and after testing several of them myself, I’m sharing everything I found right here.

Can You Play Schedule I on Mac?

Yes, but only by using workarounds. Since Schedule I doesn’t support macOS natively, I tested four alternatives: Boosteroid, Crossover, Whisky, and Bootcamp. Each of these options offers a different way to get the game running on a Mac, with varying levels of performance, setup difficulty, and system requirements. Some worked surprisingly well, while others had frustrating limitations. The rest of this article walks through each method in detail, based entirely on my personal experience.

TL;DR for each method:

Boosteroid: Ideal for users with a stable internet connection who want an easy setup and no performance concerns. Great for Intel and lower-spec Apple Silicon Macs.
CrossOver: Best for M3/M4 Mac users or anyone with 16GB+ RAM seeking native-like performance and willing to tinker with settings.
Whisky: Good for advanced users on M1/M2 who prefer a free option and can handle occasional bugs or launch issues.
Bootcamp: Only suitable for high-end Intel Macs with discrete GPUs.

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

	Boosteroid	CrossOver	Whisky	BootCamp
Requirements	≥ 15 mbps Internet speed≤ 40 ms ping	Apple Silicon M1 or better	Apple Silicon M1 or better	MacBook Pro (i5 or i7) or better
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 Schedule I on Mac

If you’re set on playing Schedule I on your Mac, here’s where things get practical. I’ve personally tested each method and put together step-by-step instructions based on what actually worked for me. Some of these are easier to set up than others, and a couple might surprise you with how well they perform. Whether you’re looking for a quick cloud option or a more involved workaround, the following guide covers everything you need to get started.

→ Play Schedule I With Boosteroid ←

1. How to Play Schedule I 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 “ Schedule I“, 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. Schedule I will launch directly in your browser.

→ Play Schedule I With CrossOver ←

2. How to Play Schedule I 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 Schedule I 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 Schedule I from your library.

→ Play Schedule I With Whisky ←

3. How to Download Schedule I 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 Schedule I, click Install, and launch the game when its ready.

4. How to Run Schedule I 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 Schedule I. Once that’s done, you are ready to play.

Schedule I on Mac – Performance

So you want to play Schedule I on your Mac but you first want to figure out which method is actually worth your time? That’s fair. This section will provide the exact information you need.

I tested Schedule I on my Mac using each of the four methods and paid close attention to performance – things like frame rate, responsiveness, and overall stability. Some options surprised me with how smooth they ran, while others came with trade-offs you’ll want to know about. Here’s a breakdown of how each one held up during real gameplay sessions.

Streaming Schedule I on MacBook With Boosteroid

When I tested Schedule I through cloud services, Boosteroid was the first platform I tried. I used a wired Ethernet connection to keep things stable, and the game ran surprisingly well – smooth 1080p at 60 FPS with no noticeable input lag. I did make sure my ping was under 20 ms, which made a big difference.

Logging into my Steam account to access the game was quick, and since I already owned it, setup was minimal. The keyboard and mouse worked fine on my Mac, though I also tested with a controller just to see how it felt. Everything responded instantly, making it feel like I was running the game locally.

I was honestly impressed by how playable it was. I’ll cover the others later, but if you’ve got a decent internet connection and prefer not to mess with complex setups, this is a great option that worked better than I expected.

Running Schedule I on Mac With CrossOver and Whisky

Based on my testing and user reports, Schedule I runs best on newer Apple Silicon Macs when using CrossOver. On higher-end models like the M4 Pro or M3 Mac mini, the game performs impressively – even on ultra settings, users have reported frame rates between the high 50s to high 60s FPS, which feels smooth and responsive. On mid-range models like the M2 Pro or M3 MacBook Air, performance is also solid, though some minor graphical tweaks may be needed for optimal stability.

However, on lower-end systems like the M1 MacBook Air with 8GB RAM, performance drops significantly. While the game does launch, it becomes “basically unplayable” due to poor frame rates and inconsistent responsiveness, even at the lowest settings. This suggests the game benefits heavily from more memory and GPU power.

Whisky offers a lighter-weight alternative and can also run the game on M1 and M2 systems, but reports are mixed. Some users have experienced black screen freezes or issues at launch, while others report a “just fine” experience, including working multiplayer. Based on this, Whisky may be viable for users comfortable with troubleshooting but likely won’t match CrossOver’s reliability on most hardware setups.

Download Schedule I on Mac With BootCamp – Expected Performance

Given the official Windows system requirements for Schedule I – which call for at least a 3GHz 4-core CPU, 8GB of RAM, and a dedicated GPU like a GeForce GTX 1060 or Radeon RX 580 – running the game through Bootcamp on Intel-based Macs is technically possible but highly dependent on the hardware specs of the machine.

Higher-end Intel Macs, such as the 2019–2020 iMacs or 15″ MacBook Pro models with dedicated AMD Radeon graphics, are the most likely candidates to run Schedule I decently under Bootcamp. With 16GB of RAM and a discrete GPU like the Radeon Pro 560X or better, you can expect playable performance on medium settings, possibly dipping below 60 FPS depending on the scene. However, thermal constraints in MacBooks may throttle performance under load.

Intel MacBook Airs or Mac minis without dedicated GPUs are unlikely to meet even the minimum graphics requirements. On these systems, Bootcamp is not recommended – performance would likely be poor to unplayable.

For Intel Mac users with lower-spec hardware, cloud gaming through Boosteroid is a far more viable alternative. It offloads all processing to remote servers, meaning even older or weaker Intel Macs can run the game smoothly – as long as internet requirements are met.

Schedule I on Mac – Conclusion

Schedule I might not run natively on Mac, but that doesn’t mean you’re out of luck. I’ve tested everything – cloud gaming, CrossOver, Whisky, even looked into Bootcamp – and there is a way in for almost everyone.

Whether you’ve got a shiny new M4 or an older Intel machine, there’s a method that’ll work if you’re willing to experiment a bit. Personally, I’m sticking with CrossOver for now, but Boosteroid seriously surprised me.

Hopefully, this helped you figure out what’s worth trying first. Let me know how it goes – this game’s too fun to miss just because you’re on a Mac.