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Captain Star for Mac — The Version It Was Designed For
The Mac App Store edition of the endless UFO shooter, built so a single pointer moves and aims your ship. Mouse or trackpad, macOS 11 or later, one purchase.
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What Captain Star does on Mac
The macOS version specifically — what it is built around and what it does differently from the other versions.
Captain Star was designed around a mouse, and the Mac version is where that design is felt most directly. A single pointer both moves and aims your UFO: the ship follows the cursor and fires where it points, collapsing the usual twin-stick split into one continuous motion. It feels immediate within seconds of starting.
Each wave places a star you have to reach to advance, while distinct enemy types with their own behaviours try to stop you. Reaching the star unlocks the next stage and a new formation; later stages add faster waves and environmental hazards. It is score-chasing, not story.
The Mac edition is a one-off US$0.99 purchase on the Mac App Store, and it is the version to pick if you want the game as it was built.
On Mac you get
- Pointer-driven control. Mouse or trackpad moves and aims in one motion.
- Endless escalation. Reach the star, unlock the next stage, meet a new enemy formation.
- Distinct enemy types. Each with its own behaviour and attack pattern to learn.
- One purchase. US$0.99 on the Mac App Store, no subscription.
- Native macOS app. Runs on macOS 11 and later.
How to get Captain Star on Mac
Three steps from the store to your first result on macOS.
- 1
Buy on the Mac App Store
Use the button above. One purchase on your Apple Account.
- 2
Launch and take the pointer
Your UFO follows the cursor and fires where it points.
- 3
Reach the star, survive the wave
Outmanoeuvre the aliens, collect luminosity, and push for a higher score.
Mac requirements
What the macOS version needs before you install it.
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| macOS | macOS 11.0 or later |
| Input | Mouse or trackpad — the control the game was designed around |
| Price | US$0.99 on the Mac App Store |
| Rating | 12+ |
| Store | Mac App Store; the same title is also on Steam for Windows and the App Store for Apple TV |
Purchases on the Mac App Store, Steam and the Apple TV App Store are separate; each store sells its own version.
Captain Star on other platforms
The same app, on the devices you already own.
Captain Star for Apple TV
The endless shooter on your television, played with the Siri Remote or a paired game controller.
Open the platform page › WindowsCaptain Star for Windows
The Steam edition for Windows 10 with achievements, Family Sharing and the overlay. Mouse-driven, as designed.
Open the platform page › all platformsThe full Captain Star overview
Every platform, every guide and the complete FAQ on one page.
Open the platform page ›FAQ
Questions people ask before installing on macOS.
Which version of Captain Star should I buy?
Mac or Windows if you want the pointer-driven feel it was built for. Apple TV if you would rather play on a television from the sofa.
How much is it on Mac?
US$0.99 on the Mac App Store, as a one-off purchase.
Does it work with a trackpad?
Yes. The game is designed around a single pointer, and a trackpad drives it the same way a mouse does.
Which macOS version do I need?
macOS 11.0 or later.
Get Captain Star for Mac
Top-down action strategy — built by KIDA Studios.