OpenRA (playtest) for Mac
Real-time strategy game engine for Westwood games
brew install --cask openra@playtest. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. Homebrew recorded 7 installs in the last 30 days. What is OpenRA (playtest)?
OpenRA (playtest) is a macOS utility: Real-time strategy game engine for Westwood games.
It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs the .app into /Applications. This project is open source; the code is at https://www.openra.net/.
How to install OpenRA (playtest)
- Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
- If Homebrew is not installed, run the install command below first.
- Run
brew install --cask openra@playtest.
Install Homebrew first if needed:
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Frequently asked questions
How do I install OpenRA (playtest) on a Mac?
Run brew install --cask openra@playtest in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; install it first with the command below if needed.
Is OpenRA (playtest) open source?
Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (https://github.com/OpenRA/OpenRA), which is strong evidence of open source. Check the project page for the exact licence.
Does OpenRA (playtest) run on Apple silicon?
Yes, it ships a universal binary.
How popular is OpenRA (playtest)?
Homebrew analytics recorded 7 installs in the last 30 days, ranking it #8887 in this catalogue.
What version of OpenRA (playtest) is current?
The latest packaged version is 20261026.
Data comes from the public Homebrew API, last updated 2026-10-27. Install counts only include Homebrew installs and are not total users.