Parallels 20 Configuration for Games vs CrossOver

Discussion in 'Windows Virtual Machine' started by YahorK, Jul 3, 2025.

  1. YahorK

    YahorK Bit poster

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    Hello!

    The situation is that most games I play via Steam doesn't work in Parallels (or work with major visual glitches) compared to running the same games via CrossOver (including DX11 games). I am on Apple Silicon M4 Max MacOS 15.5, running Windows 11 VM.

    Is it the limitation of Parallels? or did I misconfigure something? Is it something planned for future versions of Parallels? I just though that these two pieces of software are kind of similar speaking of games.

    If it is, is it a proper place to ask for help with configuration? I tried to copy/paste some boot flags from the Internet and forums. It didn't work out, and I am not sure I understand what I am doing in any case. What info would you need from my side?

    Thanks!
     
  2. YahorK

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    Well, I assume Parallels does not support it then. Ok.
     
  3. megavolt17

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    Almost any game or app that requires DirectX 12 won't work in Parallels. We have been waiting literally for years for this to be added.

    Crossover supports DirectX 12 and games/apps that work in it seem to work well, but not all do. For example it won't run Office 365 or many Windows apps that Parallels well. Some games (including newly released ones) work, other do not. On the CrossOver web page you can search by game/app to see if it is working.

    Not a perfect situation for Windows compatibility, but it's the best we have at present.
     

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