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Can you play Myst on Mac? Requirements and FPS on every model

Genre: Puzzle adventureDeveloper: Cyan WorldsMac release: 2021
How demandingModerate
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Yes: Myst has a native Apple Silicon version sold on Steam and the Mac App Store. It needs an Apple M1 or newer and 8 GB of unified memory. It runs on 40 of the 40 Apple Silicon Macs we track, and 22 of them go past 60 FPS at 1080p High.

The oldest Mac that clears 60 FPS at 1080p High is the MacBook Pro M1 Max (about 88 FPS).

Data reviewed October 1, 2026

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What FPS does your Mac get in Myst?

Pick your model, then set memory, GPU cores and MetalFX.

Mac compatibility

Apple Silicon native
Yes
Store
Steam and the Mac App Store
Minimum chip
Apple M1
Minimum memory
8 GB
MetalFX
No
Mac release
2021

Myst FPS on every Mac model

Estimate

High preset, no MetalFX, on each Mac’s base configuration (with the memory the game requires). Sorted from most to fewest FPS.

Which Mac do you need for Myst?

For 30 FPS at 1080p High, the least powerful Mac that gets there is the MacBook Air M2 (Apple M2), at about 31 FPS.

For 60 FPS at 1080p High, the least powerful Mac that gets there is the Mac mini M2 Pro (Apple M2 Pro), at about 64 FPS.

For 60 FPS at 1440p High, the least powerful Mac that gets there is the MacBook Pro M5 Pro (Apple M5 Pro), at about 68 FPS.

For 60 FPS at 4K High, the least powerful Mac that gets there is the Mac Studio M2 Ultra (Apple M2 Ultra), at about 60 FPS.

If you are buying a new Mac to play Myst, the most modest current model that clears 60 FPS at 1080p is the MacBook Pro M5.

Official Mac requirements

Minimum
macOS Sonoma 14.5 · Apple silicon (M-series MacBook Air) · 8 GB memory · 20 GB storage
Recommended
macOS Sonoma 14.5 · M-series Pro or Max · 16 GB memory · 20 GB storage

Myst on Mac: FAQ

Does Myst run on an M1 Mac?

Yes. A MacBook Air M1 gets about 23 FPS at 1080p High.

How much memory does Myst need on Mac?

It asks for at least 8 GB of unified memory. On Apple Silicon that memory is also video memory, so more headroom keeps it steadier.

Which Mac do I need for Myst at 60 FPS?

At 1080p High, from the Mac mini M2 Pro (about 64 FPS). At 1440p, from the MacBook Pro M5 Pro.

Is Myst native to Apple Silicon?

Yes, it has a native Apple Silicon version sold on Steam and the Mac App Store.

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