How to play Sable on Mac

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Game summary

Sable is a coming-of-age tale of discovery through exploration across a strikingly rendered open world desert. Go on a deeply personal journey across an alien planet while learning its history and discovering Sable’s place in the world.
First released: Sep 2021

Play Sable on Mac with Parallels (virtualized)

The easiest way to play Sable 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).

Sable 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 Sable like you would on any PC.
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🕹 Editor's notes

Sable is an aesthetically pleasing game developed by Shedworks that present us with a uniquely crafted world filled with adventure. The game was published by Raw Fury in 2021 and is still comparatively new to the world. However, the interesting title has already amassed a considerable level of fan following worldwide. 

To put things simply, Sable is a masterpiece of a game and changes the whole way we view the world. It's slightly similar to indie legend Limbo.

However, this version has a bigger world, with more to explore and interact with. The alluring pastel theme and indie-like graphics make the experience even more enjoyable. 

Plot

Players will delve into Sable as a young girl (of the same name) traveling the lonely world by herself. The game is about discovering your inner self by traveling across magnificent lands and mesmerizing sights.

Players travel to a vibrant and enchanting alien world as they search its depths for meaning. The main objective, although vague, is for Sable to find her place in the vast, calm, yet intensely turbulent plane of existence. 

You see, in the future, youngsters who are on the verge of adulthood are sent out on this journey. The overall experience is called The Gliding and comes as a significant phase in a person’s life. 

Gameplay

Unlike most blockbuster games making the rounds in the industry; instead, Sable presents magical and artistic gameplay. There are no action scenes in the game, nor are there any scenes of conflict. There are no enemies to fight off and no boss-level battles. 

Sable is all about finding peace within you and exploring the wide world. Players will encounter many puzzles and thought-provoking events that add meaning to their lives. 

Key Features

  • Vibrant art style with unique graphics and color palette. 
  • Mature gameplay with lots of puzzle-solving levels. 
  • A deep and powerful narrative.