The Version of Sims 3 on Steam is Windows PC only. However, you should be able to activate the Serial Numbers provided by Steam on Origin and then play it through Origin on your Mac. This requires to redownload it though. Make sure you click on Mac before you download and you need an EA Account.
How do I get Sims 3 to work on my Mac?
How to make Sims 3 work in macOS Sierra
- Within your Applications folder, locate and open the folder The Sims 3.
- Find the application The Sims 3.
- In that menu, select Show Package Contents.
- Within that folder there is a file info.
- Right or Control click that file for the context menu and there select Open With.
How do I transfer my Sims 3 from PC to Mac?
Log into the Origin client with the same account that you created on the Sims homepage. You have to use the same email and password. After you logged in you should be able to see your game in the Origin client. You can download and install the game from there.
Can a Macbook Pro run Sims 3?
Re: Will the Sims 3 work on my new Macbook Pro? The Sims 3 is not compatible on Macs which only have integrated Intel Iris graphics. If you would like to play the game on your Mac with these graphics you have to edit the GraphicsCards. The Sims 3 was not native to OS X, hence all the problems.
How do I transfer my Sims 3 from a PC to a Mac?
Re: The Sims 3 – Transferring saved games from Mac to PC @operajunkie4 All your existing user data is in Documents > Electronic Arts > The Sims 3, so you can copy that entire folder onto your new computer and have access to everything you might want in the future.
Can you play sims on Macbook 2020?
Yes! The Sims 4 is available on Mac! Please note that The Sims 4 for Mac is a digital-only release.