OpenRA for Mac
Real-time strategy game engine for Westwood games
brew install --cask openra. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository.
It has 228 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.
What OpenRA is
OpenRA 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
- Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
- If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
- Run
brew install --cask openra.
Homebrew installer, if you need it:
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Frequently asked questions
How do I install OpenRA on Mac?
Run brew install --cask openra in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.
Is OpenRA 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 run on Apple silicon?
Yes, as a universal binary.
How popular is OpenRA?
It was installed 228 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2336 in this catalogue.
What version of OpenRA is current?
The latest packaged version is 20250330.