Installing Steam on macOS Guide

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Question: How to install Steam on macOS?

Answer:

Installing Steam on macOS is straightforward and uses the official client from Valve. As of December 2025, Steam supports the latest macOS versions (including macOS 15 and newer) and works on both Intel-based and Apple Silicon (M-series) Macs. On Apple Silicon Macs, the client now runs natively, with improved performance.

Step-by-Step Installation Guide:

Open your web browser and go to the official Steam website: https://store.steampowered.com/about/.
In the top-right corner, click the Install Steam button.
On the next page, click the blue Install Steam button with the Apple logo (this ensures you get the macOS version).
The download will start automatically—a file named Steam.dmg will appear in your Downloads folder.
Open the Steam.dmg file (double-click it if it doesn’t mount automatically).
A window will open showing the Steam icon. Drag the Steam icon into your Applications folder.
Once copied, you can eject the disk image and close the window.
Go to your Applications folder, find Steam, and double-click to launch it.
- On first launch, macOS may prompt you to confirm opening the app (click Open).
- If you’re on an Apple Silicon Mac and prompted to install Rosetta 2 (rare now with native support), allow it.
- Steam will then download and install any necessary updates automatically.
Log in with your existing Steam account, or create a new one if needed.

That’s it—Steam is now installed and ready to browse, purchase, and play games.

Tips and Troubleshooting:

Ensure your Mac meets basic requirements: A modern macOS version (12 Monterey or later recommended for full support) and sufficient storage.
If the app bounces in the Dock but doesn’t open, try right-clicking the icon and selecting Open, or restart your Mac.
For the best experience on Apple Silicon, use the latest Steam client, which includes native support.

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