Rocket League (2015): runs on Windows 11, Mac, Linux, Steam Deck?

Gamicality score 87 / 100

Playability today ★★★★★ 5

Runs today5 / 5
Design today5 / 5
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Steam user reviews Very Positive

583,220 reviews87% positive
Steam store page

Released: 2015
Developer: Psyonix LLC
Genre: Action, Indie, Racing, Sports
Best version today: Since the 2020 move to free-to-play, new PC players get the game from the Epic Games Store; the Steam version still works for people who already owned it, but only on Windows, as Mac and Linux support ended in March 2020.
Runs on: Windows, Linux, Steam Deck
Last checked: October 31, 2026

Does Rocket League run on Windows 11, Apple Silicon Macs, Linux and Steam Deck?

Windows 11	Expected to work. It is sold for Windows today and no problem is on record. SourceNo player reports yet
Mac (Apple Silicon)	No Mac version is sold.No player reports yet
Linux	Through Proton: ProtonDB rates it Platinum (runs perfectly out of the box). SourceNo player reports yet
Steam Deck	Verified by Valve: it works great on Steam Deck. SourceNo player reports yet

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Synopsis

A competitive sports game from Psyonix in which rocket-powered cars play soccer with a giant ball. Teams of one to three players drive, jump, flip and boost into the air to strike the ball, in short matches that range from casual play to ranked ladders, plus variants such as hockey and basketball modes.

What people say

Critics in 2015 praised the simple idea, the depth of the physics-driven play and the polished presentation, with the main debate being whether the ball feels too floaty. Players still describe it as easy to pick up and nearly endless to master, and best with friends. Since Epic bought the studio, Steam reviews have turned sharply negative over the end of Mac and Linux support, the move off Steam, the removal of player trading in 2023 and pricey cosmetics, alongside complaints about toxic players, smurfs and uneven matchmaking.

Playability today

Playability runs from 1 to 5. It is the average of two parts. Each part starts at 1 and climbs to 5 as more of its checks pass. Read the method.

Runs today: 5 / 5

–Sold today from an official store
✓Runs on Windows 11 without fan patches
–Single-player works without an internet connection
–All of its content still works (servers, DLC, unlocks)
–Supports modern resolutions and widescreen
–Full controller support or remappable controls
✓Steam Deck Verified or Playable
–No intrusive DRM or required third-party launcher account
✓No pay-to-win or pushy microtransactions
–No known game-breaking bugs in the current version

Filled in from the Steam store and Valve’s Steam Deck rating. Checks marked – are unknown and do not count until someone checks them.

Design today: 5 / 5

✓Controls feel natural on a modern controller or mouse and keyboardDriving, jumping and aerial control are the heart of the game and players do not flag the controls as a problem, with full controller support and remapping on PC. Source: vaporlens.app, pcgamingwiki.com.
✓Menus, text and interface are clear on today's screensNo complaints about the menus or readability turned up in the sources, though evidence on this point is thin and the shop is criticized for pressure tactics. Source: vaporlens.app.
✓Saving is fair: free saves or frequent checkpoints, little lost progressMatches last about five minutes and progress is kept on the player's account, so nothing is lost beyond a single match; leaving a ranked match early does bring a penalty. Source: vaporlens.app.
✓It teaches itself: no guide needed to make progressPlayers describe it as easy to learn and hard to master, so beginners can start right away even though the advanced skills take long practice. Source: vaporlens.app.
✓Pacing holds up: little grind, filler or forced backtrackingShort matches keep it brisk; climbing the ranks takes many hours of practice, but that is a skill climb rather than grind or filler. Source: vaporlens.app, en.wikipedia.org.
✓Camera and movement never fight the playerNo camera complaints turned up in the sources found, so this verdict rests on thin evidence. Source: vaporlens.app.

Judged against games made today, from complaints that recur in recent Steam reviews and discussions, forums, PCGamingWiki and community wikis. Each reason links to where it comes from.