Apple's latest Mac computers are excellent devices for students. That's because they support an extensive library of productivity apps, in addition to a wide variety of games. As such, users get to rely on these machines for studies, work, and play. If you happen to be interested in running Steam games on macOS Sonoma or an earlier version, then you can download and install any compatible title by following the steps below.
How to download and install Steam on your Mac
First, you will need to install the Steam app by following these steps:
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Head to store.steampowered.com on your favorite macOS browser and hit on Install Steam in the top right corner.
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Once you're taken to the download page, hit Install Steam again.
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Allow the download to go through.
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Once done, click on the Downloads icon in the top right corner then double-click the steam.dmg file. You can alternatively access it from the Downloads folder in Finder.
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Once you double-click it, drag the Steam icon to the Applications folder, as instructed.
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You will then find the Steam app in your Launcher. Tap it and hit Open after you get the shown security alert.
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It will then have to do additional downloads in the background. Just leave it be.
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When it finishes downloading, you will be taken to the account screen where you can log in or sign up.
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Once you enter your username, password, and 2FA (2-factor authentication) code, hit Finish.
How to create a Steam account
If you don't already have a Steam account, you can do the following:
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Hit the Create New Account button.
- You will be asked to enter your email address, choose your country of residence, and agree to the terms of service.
- Once you do, a confirmation email with an activation link will be sent to the email address you've entered.
- When you click the link, your account will be active, and you'll get to set a password, change its settings, and do more.
How to download and install Steam games on macOS
To actually install Steam games on your Mac, you then do the following:
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Launch the Steam app, and hit Home under Library in the top left corner.
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Choose the game you want to download from the sidebar, or head to the Store where you can buy games you don't already own.
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After choosing a game from the sidebar, hit on Install.
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You will be given the choice to add desktop and application shortcuts. Customize them based on your preferences.
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Your game will then start downloading, and you can track its progress by clicking on Downloads in the bottom center.
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Once it's done downloading, it will automatically install. Afterward you can launch it by hitting Play on the right.
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That's all! Enjoy playing your favorite Steam games on macOS.
As our guide reflects, downloading and installing Steam games on macOS is incredibly simple. All you need to do is follow the basic instructions displayed on your Mac. You can rely on this method to download as many games as you want, as long as you have enough storage on your computer.