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Highball vs GameHub
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Highball
8.0Tool to run Windows games
GameHub
6.0Compatibility layer for running Windows and Steam games
| Metric | Highball | GameHub |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Games | Games |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 6.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 601 | 161 |
| 90-day Installs | 601 | 533 |
| 365-day Installs | 601 | 533 |
| Version | 0.10.15 | 0.8.613 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 1.0K | 2.8K |
| GitHub Forks | 42 | 205 |
| Open Issues | 34 | 272 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Swift | Vala |
| Last GitHub Commit | 25d ago | 1y ago |
| First Seen | Sep 23, 2026 | Jul 25, 2026 |
Reviews
Highball
Highball enables running Windows games natively on Apple Silicon Macs, offering an open-source solution with a compatibility database for seamless gaming experiences.
Highball allows users to run Windows games on Apple Silicon Macs.
Pros
- + Open-source and free to use
- + Native performance on Apple Silicon
- + Active development and community support
- + Comprehensive compatibility database
Cons
- - Still in beta, with potential compatibility issues
- - Limited community discussion and awareness
GameHub
GameHub is a compatibility layer designed to run Windows and Steam games on macOS and Linux. It offers a unified library for managing games across platforms, benefiting gamers who want to play Windows titles without switching devices.
GameHub enables running Windows and Steam games on macOS and Linux systems.
Pros
- + Provides a unified library for game management across platforms
- + Supports cross-platform gaming on macOS and Linux
- + Open-source with a GPL-3.0 license
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Limited community engagement and discussion