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OpenRA (playtest) for Mac

Real-time strategy game engine for Westwood games

Quick answer: OpenRA (playtest) is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask openra@playtest. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 7 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What OpenRA (playtest) is

OpenRA (playtest) is a utility for macOS: real-time strategy game engine for Westwood games.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://www.openra.net/.

How to install OpenRA (playtest)

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install --cask openra@playtest.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install OpenRA (playtest) on Mac?

Run brew install --cask openra@playtest in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is OpenRA (playtest) open source?

Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (OpenRA/OpenRA), which is strong evidence the project is open source. Check the project for the current licence.

Does OpenRA (playtest) run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is OpenRA (playtest)?

It was installed 7 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #8887 in this catalogue.

What version of OpenRA (playtest) is current?

The latest packaged version is 20261026.