Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submitlogin

Something of a self-reinforcing statistic. Steam is rarely installed on Mac because there’s hardly any point doing so.


Proud 2.2%er

But I also have had it installed via Crossover at some points to check out a Windows-only game.

Which I just realize also skews the statistic because Crossover basically creates a Windows VM.


Steam needs a statistic for Wine/crossover. I play tons of games on my mac via steam through crossover. It's crazy that multiple layers of translation work so well.


Macs have a single digit market share globally, so even if people started installing games on them the needle wouldn't move much.


Mac market share is closer to 20% when you exclude machines installed in offices and enterprises. Some estimates put the number as high as 30% in North America.

The fact that the Steam number is as high as it is, despite the extreme lack of compatible content, is noteworthy.




Consider applying for YC's Fall 2026 batch! Applications are open till July 27.

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: