How to Play The First Berserker: Khazan on Mac (All Methods)

The First Berserker: Khazan is a brutal, stylish action-RPG with some serious flair. But if you’re on a Mac, you’re out of luck – there’s no native support. That said, I tested a bunch of different workarounds. This page is all about what worked, what didn’t, and how you can get playing too.

Can You Play The First Berserker: Khazan on Mac?

Officially? No. There’s no Mac version, and no signs of one coming. But that doesn’t mean you’re stuck. I’ve tested several alternative methods that actually let you run the game on a Mac, including Boosteroid, GeForce Now, CrossOver, and Whisky. Bootcamp technically works for Intel Macs, but it’s clunky and not really worth the trouble unless you’re desperate.

TL;DR for each method:

Here’s a quick breakdown of which method might suit you best:
Cloud Gaming (Boosteroid / GeForce Now): Best for users who want instant access without setup hassle, especially on lower-end or Intel Macs.
CrossOver (M2/M2 Max): Great for users with higher-end Apple Silicon who want native-feeling gameplay with strong performance and minimal input lag.
Whisky: Ideal for tinkerers who don’t mind occasional instability in exchange for a free alternative to CrossOver.
Bootcamp (Intel Macs with dGPUs only): Last-resort option for legacy users – decent performance if you meet the strict hardware requirements, but not future-proof.

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

	Boosteroid and GFN	CrossOver	Whisky	BootCamp
Requirements (minimum)	≥ 15 Mbps Internet speed (Boosteroid) ≥ 25 Mbps Internet speed (GFN)	Apple M2 Pro or better	Apple M2 Pro or better	iMacs/Mac Pro with dedicated AMD Radeon GPU and 16 GB RAM (at least)
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 – 99% of Intel Macs can’t 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 The First Berserker: Khazan on Mac

Alright, so here’s where I break down exactly how I got The First Berserker: Khazan running on my Mac. I’ve tried each method myself, step by step, and I’ll walk you through what worked, what didn’t, and what you need to watch out for. Whether you’re after something quick and cloud-based or you want to run the game locally, I’ve got you covered. Let’s start with the easiest options first and move our way down.

Play The First Berserker: Khazan With Boosteroid

1. How to Play The First Berserker: Khazan 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 “The First Berserker: Khazan”, 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. The First Berserker: Khazan will launch directly in your browser.

Play The First Berserker: Khazan With GeForce Now

2. How to Play The First Berserker: Khazan 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 The First Berserker: Khazan, 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 The First Berserker: Khazan With CrossOver

3. How to Play The First Berserker: Khazan 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 The First Berserker: Khazan 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 The First Berserker: Khazan from your library.

Play The First Berserker: Khazan With Whisky

4. How to Download The First Berserker: Khazan 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 The First Berserker: Khazan, click Install, and launch the game when its ready.

5. How to Run The First Berserker: Khazan 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 The First Berserker: Khazan. Once that’s done, you are ready to play.

The First Berserker: Khazan on Mac – Performance

If you’re like me, you probably want to know how well these methods actually perform before committing to one. I tested each option on my own Mac, looking at things like graphics quality, frame rates, input lag, and overall stability.

Some methods surprised me – in a good way – while others were barely playable. If you’re trying to decide which route to take, this section will give you a clear idea of what to expect from each setup, based on real-world use.

Streaming The First Berserker: Khazan on MacBook With Boosteroid and GeForce Now

I tested The First Berserker: Khazan on both Boosteroid and GeForce Now, and honestly, both delivered a solid cloud gaming experience on my Mac.

On Boosteroid, the game ran smoothly at 1080p with minimal latency, as long as I stuck to a wired connection – Wi-Fi worked too, but there were a few hiccups during peak hours. I used a DualShock 4 controller, and everything felt tight and responsive.

With GeForce Now, I went in using a 5 GHz Wi-Fi setup and still managed to get a consistent 60 FPS at 1080p. Input lag was slightly more noticeable here and there, but nothing game-breaking.

Setup for both platforms was straightforward – I just logged into my Steam account and jumped in. If you’re not ready to mess with wrappers or system tweaks, cloud gaming is easily the fastest way to get started, and it doesn’t compromise much when it comes to visuals or performance.

Running The First Berserker: Khazan on Mac With CrossOver and Whisky

Running The First Berserker: Khazan on Mac through CrossOver delivers surprisingly solid results – especially on higher-end Apple Silicon. On my M2 Max, I was able to hit a locked 60 FPS at 2000×1300 using medium to high settings, and even reached 100 FPS on lowest. This was with CrossOver 25, using the D3DMetal backend, DX11 mode, and high-res support. Reports show similar success at 1440p with high settings on the same chip, confirming strong optimization.

Whisky users may see comparable performance, but it’s worth noting that CrossOver tends to offer more stability and fewer random issues. For lower-end Macs like the M1 or base M2, I’d expect playable but reduced performance – probably 30–45 FPS at 1080p with low or medium settings. For M3 Pro or M3 Max machines, things are mixed. Some users report lower-than-expected FPS compared to M2 Max, which could be due to early software compatibility gaps in CrossOver.

If you’re on an M2 Pro or better, CrossOver is a great option for playing Khazan. Whisky could work too, but you may need to tinker more. Regardless, you won’t hit Windows-native performance, but with the right settings, the game’s fully enjoyable on Mac.

Download The First Berserker: Khazan on Mac With BootCamp – Is it Even Worth It?

If you’re still on an Intel-based Mac and considering Bootcamp to run The First Berserker: Khazan, you’re technically not out of the game – but you’ll be facing serious hardware limits unless you’re using one of the few high-spec Intel Macs.

Based on the game’s minimum requirements (Core i3-6300 / Ryzen 3 1200, GTX 970 / RX 580), only the top-tier 2019–2020 Intel MacBook Pros and iMacs with dedicated AMD Radeon GPUs (like the Radeon Pro 5500M or 5600M) stand a real chance of running it. You’ll need at least 16 GB of RAM and an SSD. Even then, expect to play at 720p or 1080p on low settings, likely hovering around 30 FPS, with dips in more demanding scenes.

Integrated Intel graphics (like Iris Plus or UHD) aren’t viable here – the game requires far more GPU horsepower than they offer. In those cases, Bootcamp won’t help.

For most Intel Mac users, cloud gaming (via Boosteroid or GeForce Now) will offer a far better experience: faster setup, higher resolutions, smoother frame rates, and no thermal throttling. Bootcamp is still an option, but only for a very specific group of Macs – and even then, it’s more of a “playable if necessary” fallback than a recommended path.

The First Berserker: Khazan on Mac – Conclusion

So yeah, playing The First Berserker: Khazan on a Mac is totally doable – you’ve just got to pick the method that fits your setup. Cloud gaming is quick and easy, CrossOver delivers the best native-like experience on Apple Silicon, and Bootcamp is there if you’re rocking an older Intel Mac with the right specs. I’ve tested all of this myself, so everything here comes from real use, not theory. Hopefully this saves you some time (and headaches). If you’ve got the hardware, the game’s worth the effort – once it’s running, it plays surprisingly well across the board.