In fact, if you installed Windows on your Mac to run the same game without changing any hardware, you're likely to experience a bump in performance. This leaves Windows gamers with a comparative wealth of options.įor games that do work on your Mac, you'll often find they don't run as smoothly as they would on Windows. The Mac gaming market is so small that most developers don't bother creating versions for macOS. With a PC you get better graphics, higher frame rates, less lag, and a broader selection of games and mods.īut most of those PC benefits only apply to gaming on Windows, not macOS.Īlthough you can still download Steam to shop for new games, you'll find that only a tiny fraction of what's available actually works on your Mac. You don't need to look very hard to find people touting the benefits of PC gaming compared to consoles, like Xbox or PlayStation.