Whisky
Open SourcePlay modern Windows games natively on macOS – without Terminal
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GPL-3.0 v2.3.5 May 11, 2025
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Whisky is an open-source tool for macOS that enables Windows games to run natively on Mac, based on Apple's Game Porting Toolkit. With a user-friendly UI requiring no Terminal knowledge, titles like Cyberpunk 2077, Elden Ring, or Baldur's Gate 3 can be played. The tool is no longer actively maintained, but offers drag-and-drop installation and native macOS integration.
✓ Pros
- + Native macOS UI without Electron, fast and resource-efficient
- + No Terminal knowledge required, simple installation in minutes
- + Pre-installed tools save compilation time and simplify setup
✗ Cons
- − No longer actively maintained – apps and games may break at any time
- − Only available for macOS Sonoma and newer, limited compatibility
Use Cases
- → Play modern AAA Windows games like Cyberpunk 2077 or Elden Ring on Mac
- → Windows gaming without dual-boot or virtual machines on Apple Silicon Macs
- → Quick installation of Windows games via drag-and-drop without Terminal
- → GPU debugging and performance analysis with Xcode integration for developers
Who is it for?
Mac gamers who want to play Windows games without Boot Camp, and developers who need to test Windows software on Apple Silicon.
Tags
Platform: mac
Pricing: Open Source
