Taking Mac gaming to the next level with Parallels Desktop

Taking Mac gaming to the next level with Parallels Desktop

Use Parallels Desktop to play PC games on a Mac

Play hundreds of PC games on Mac from first person and multiplayer

From racing around town in Grand Theft Auto 5 or going head-to-head against other players online in Call of Duty: Warzone, there is no limit to what type of PC games can be played on a Mac.

Play hundreds of PC games on Mac from first person and multiplayer

Transform your Mac into a Windows dynamic gaming device

No longer do we have to accept “Macs aren’t made for gaming” as a fact; Parallels Desktop has changed everything by transforming our machines into high-powered gaming devices.

Transform your Mac into a Windows dynamic gaming device

The power of your Mac’s hardware to play Windows-only games seamlessly

Parallels Desktop leverages the power of your Mac's hardware within your Mac that can play Windows-only games seamlessly.

The power of your Mac’s hardware leveraged to create a virtual machine

Play more, wait less with enhanced performance capabilities

Whether it's allocating specific resources such as CPU cores or RAM or fine-tuning graphics memory settings - you have control over every aspect so you can get the most out of your machine while playing those favorite PC games!

Play more, wait less with enhanced performance capabilities

Play Windows games on your Mac with Parallels Desktop in just a few minutes

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Download Parallels Desktop

Download and install Parallels Desktop on your Mac.

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Install Windows

Once installed, set up a new virtual machine and install Windows.

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Launch game

After installing Windows, you can install your favorite PC games just as you would on a regular Windows PC.

Why choose Parallels Desktop to play PC games on Mac

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Seamless experience

Optimize your gaming performance based on individual preferences and game requirements.

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No hardware purchase required

Upgrade and personalize your gaming spaces without needing to purchase a separate PC.

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Faster load times

Don’t sacrifice performance. Allocate CPU cores or RAM – you have control over every aspect.

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Steadier gameplay with next-gen framerate

Instantly get unparalleled load times, heightened visuals, and steadier framerates*.
*Framerates vary by game

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Windows-only games compatibility

Create a Windows OS environment on your Mac with a virtual machine.

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Flexibility between two operating systems

Switch between two operating systems and enjoy all the Windows-compatible games and other favorite apps without rebooting.

Start gaming on your Mac with Parallels Desktop

Get your hands on Parallels Desktop and bring a world full of amazing PC games to your Mac.