How to play Cryptark on Mac

PlatformsPlatform, Computer

Game summary

"Cryptark is a 2D roguelike shooter that challenges players with boarding and neutralizing procedurally generated alien starships to earn income for their Privateering enterprise. Purchase improved equipment and weapons to tackle more dangerous targets, but be cautious as failure will result in a loss of investment and profit. The decaying alien arks will defend themselves from intruders with a wide arsenal of cyborg monstrosities, robotics, and security systems, all obstacles that must be surpassed to achieve victory, the destruction of the ship’s central System Core. - Complex, procedurally generated alien space-hulks to board and defeat. - Challenging, re-playable campaign that tests your strategy and tactics. - Over 60 weapons and items, including frag-cannons, tractor-beams, flamethrowers and nukes. - High-score leader boards to rank your skills. - Fully lip-synced voice acting brings your fellow shipmates to life. - Blood-pumping soundtrack perfect for intense firefights."
First released: Jun 2017

Play Cryptark on Mac with Parallels (virtualized)

The easiest way to play Cryptark on a Mac is through Parallels, which allows you to virtualize a Windows machine on Macs. The setup is very easy and it works for Apple Silicon Macs as well as for older Intel-based Macs.

Parallels supports the latest version of DirectX and OpenGL, allowing you to play the latest PC games on any Mac. The latest version of DirectX is up to 20% faster.

Our favorite feature of Parallels Desktop is that when you turn off your virtual machine, all the unused disk space gets returned to your main OS, thus minimizing resource waste (which used to be a problem with virtualization).

Cryptark installation steps for Mac

Step 1
Go to Parallels.com and download the latest version of the software.
Step 2
Follow the installation process and make sure you allow Parallels in your Mac’s security preferences (it will prompt you to do so).
Step 3
When prompted, download and install Windows 10. The download is around 5.7GB. Make sure you give it all the permissions that it asks for.
Step 4
Once Windows is done installing, you are ready to go. All that’s left to do is install Cryptark like you would on any PC.
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