MetalSharp Windows → Metal
0.71.0macOS 15+

Run Windowsgames onApple silicon.

A free macOS app for running Windows games on Apple silicon. Keep each title in one library, then choose the graphics route that fits it.

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  • One librarygames and apps
  • Per-game routeschoose what fits
  • Browser demono install required
MetalSharp library view showing installed Windows games with graphics routes, MetalFX controls, and Play buttons.
Prefer Homebrew?
brew install --cask metalsharp/tap/metalsharp Signed release · installs to /Applications
Try the renderer

See the library before you install.

Try the real interface before installing. Browse the library, inspect a game's route, or open Logs and Settings — nothing launches on your Mac.

Controls are easier to read in the full demo. Open full demo
What it handles

A friendly interface for all of your games.

Easily change artwork, launch options, and settings all within one interface.

Read the launch guide
Graphics routes

Pick the route your game needs.

Not sure where to start? Check the compatibility notes for your title first. These five public routes show the paths behind each choice.

Five public routes · 0.71.0

01 Direct Metal

DXMT

The default route for most titles: D3D9, D3D10, and D3D11 translated straight to Metal, with no Vulkan hop.

  1. D3D11 / D3D10 / D3D9
  2. DXMT
  3. Metal
02 32-bit lane

DXMT(32)

For older 32-bit titles and dependencies: the same DXMT translation in a dedicated 32-bit / i386 prefix.

  1. 32-bit D3D
  2. DXMT
  3. Metal
03 Vulkan translation

VKD3D

For titles that run best through Vulkan: D3D9 through D3D12 via VKD3D-Proton, the bundled Vulkan surface, and MoltenVK.

  1. D3D12 / D3D11 / D3D10 / D3D9
  2. Vulkan
  3. MoltenVK
  4. Metal
04 Apple GPTK lane

D3DMetal

For titles that need Apple's D3DMetal: the managed GPTK 4 beta 2 payload with Wine 11.17 and the shared Steam prefix.

  1. D3D11 / D3D12
  2. GPTK
  3. D3DMetal
05 Native managed lane

Mono/FNA

For XNA, FNA, and MonoGame titles: native Mono, staged assemblies, native libraries, and Steamworks shims — not Wine.

  1. XNA / FNA
  2. Mono
  3. Metal
Start with docs

Find the right answer next.

Once you know what you need, use the docs for setup steps, compatibility notes, and runtime detail.

Start here

Install and launch

Install, launch, diagnose, and repair a game's setup.

 Choose a route

Launch Architecture

See how game environments, MTSP routing, Wine, and graphics runtimes fit together.

 Compatibility

Check a game

Read tested titles, working routes, and notes from real launch evidence.

 Deep dive

Graphics routes

Trace VKD3D, DXMT, and native Mono/FNA boundaries.

 Recovery

D3DMetal / GPTK

Set up the separate Apple Game Porting Toolkit route and repair its prefix.

 Source

Build from source

Browse the source workflow, release notes, and the complete generated docs map.

Prefer the source?

MetalSharp is free to inspect, improve, and discuss on GitHub.

View repository
Get MetalSharp

Install when you are ready.

Download MetalSharp 0.71.0 for Apple silicon Macs, or explore the source and docs first.

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Build
0.71.0
Target
Apple silicon
Baseline
macOS 15+
Package
DMG / Homebrew
GPTK
Not bundled
Before you install

Questions before you start.

What can I do in the browser demo?

You can browse the Library, inspect route and bottle states, and open Logs or Settings. It is a deterministic browser simulation: it does not launch a native game or install MetalSharp.

How do I choose a graphics route?

Start with the public route notes and compatibility evidence. MetalSharp keeps route selection per game because D3D12, D3D11, D3D10, D3D9, GPTK, and Mono/FNA titles do not share one universal path.

Is GPTK included in the download?

Yes. The matched GPTK 4 beta 2 D3DMetal payload is managed with the MetalSharp runtime. The Wine architecture guide explains the route and its shared Steam prefix.

Where should I report a problem?

Use GitHub Issues for a reproducible bug and Discussions for questions, route observations, or setup help.