At a glance
Crusader Kings III has a Mac version: Steam sells it for macOS and its requirements list Apple chips. Install it in Steam for Mac; it doesn’t need Uncork. Player reports say the Windows version runs too.
Crusader Kings III came out on Steam on 1 September 2020, made by Paradox Development Studio.
What your Mac needs
The Mac requirements list Apple chips.
Minimum macOS in the Steam requirements: 15.
Steam requirements list at least 8 GB of memory for Crusader Kings III; 16 GB recommended.
Allow about 20 GB of disk space for the Mac version.
How to play
Open Steam for Mac and install Crusader Kings III as usual.
If the Mac version will not start, you can install the Windows version through Uncork: download Uncork, sign in to Steam and install Crusader Kings III from there (20 GB). We have not tested it ourselves.
The Windows version through Uncork needs a Mac with Apple Silicon (M1 or newer).
Player reports say the Windows version runs:
| Date | Mac | macOS | Rating | Played |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep 2026 | M1 Pro | 26.3 | 4 / 5 | 73 min |
Graphics in the reports: DXVK.