Many independent developers find it commercially unviable to create games for Mac, citing high costs and resource requirements.

To address this, the Game Porting Toolkit has been introduced, allowing developers and consumers to port non-supported games to Mac, thereby expanding the available library.

Recent Apple presentations have showcased major titles coming to Mac, including Frostpunk 2, Control, and Assassin's Creed Shadows.

Apple is actively engaging with major developers to further improve gaming support on its devices.

In addition to Macs, modern iPhones and iPads are also receiving broader gaming support, with popular titles like Assassin's Creed Mirage and Resident Evil Village now available.

Apple's M3 chips support advanced gaming features such as ray tracing, which enhances the gaming experience on Macs.

The introduction of Apple's Silicon chips has significantly enhanced the gaming capabilities of Mac devices, shifting the focus toward better gaming support.

Despite these improvements, Mac gaming faces a challenge due to a small user base, with Mac users representing just over 1% of the Steam Hardware survey.

This limited user base creates a vicious cycle, making developers hesitant to invest in Mac gaming due to low demand.

Furthermore, Apple's Metal API includes features like MetalFX Upscaling, which boosts gaming performance in a manner similar to Nvidia's DLSS technology.

While the author acknowledges the improved gaming capabilities of Macs, they still prefer a dedicated gaming PC, considering Macs unsuitable as primary gaming platforms.

The author purchased an M1 MacBook Air in 2020 for music production, which has now evolved into a capable gaming device, highlighting the versatility of Macs.