These games have been tested and confirmed to run smoothly on macOS 10.13. We have included links and notes on how to fix common launch issues.
Original Issue: Cutscenes played in slow motion (audio desync). The Fix: Feral Interactive’s patch 1.1.2 fixes the AVFoundation codec conflict. Turn off "V-sync" in the launcher for a 100% fix.
The Issue: If you are trying to run Fortnite on High Sierra in 2024, you will likely hit a wall. Epic Games dropped support for macOS 10.13 a few seasons ago. The Fix: There is no native fix. You must use a cloud gaming service like NVIDIA GeForce Now. This streams the game to your Mac, bypassing your OS limitations entirely.
Original Issue: Memory leak after 2.7.0 patch caused the game to consume 12GB of RAM. The Fix: Blizzard released a hotfix (v2.7.6) specifically for macOS High Sierra. You must re-download the full installer from the website (the launcher auto-update fails). games for mac os high sierra fixed
Title: [FIXED] The Ultimate List of Games Fully Working on macOS High Sierra (10.13) in 2025
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If you’re stuck on High Sierra (10.13) due to an older Mac or 32-bit app compatibility, you know the struggle: newer macOS versions (Catalina+) killed 32-bit support, but High Sierra still runs them perfectly. These games have been tested and confirmed to
I’ve tested and confirmed fixes for the most common crashes. Here is the current "Fixed" list:
The "Wrapper" Fix (For Steam/Epic Games)
The 32-bit Hero List (Run Natively on High Sierra) These do NOT run on Catalina or later, but are rock-solid on High Sierra: The 32-bit Hero List (Run Natively on High
The "Black Screen" Fix (Unreal Engine 3 games)
Final Tip for High Sierra: Always disable "Automatic Graphics Switching" in Energy Saver preferences. Many crashes are caused by the system failing to wake the discrete GPU.
Original Issue: Blizzard dropped support for High Sierra in 2023, causing a "Version Malfunction." The Fix: Download the "High Sierra Legacy Installer" directly from Blizzard’s FTP (not the main launcher). This fixes the certificate expiration. Status: Fully playable, including ranked ladder.