If you’re a football gaming fan with a Mac, you’ve likely wondered: Should I play eFootball (formerly PES) or FIFA? With both titles now accessible on macOS through various methods, it’s time to compare them head-to-head in terms of performance, features, and gameplay experience — especially on M1, M2, and M3 Macs.
⚙️ Installation & Compatibility
✅ eFootball on Mac
Native version available, no need for emulators
Works seamlessly on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3)
Fast setup, low system requirements
⚠️ FIFA on Mac
No official macOS version
Requires workarounds like Parallels, CrossOver, or cloud gaming (e.g., GeForce Now)
May lead to performance or compatibility issues
Winner: eFootball – it’s built for Mac users.
🎮 Gameplay & Mechanics
Feature eFootball FIFA
Realism High (slightly slower-paced, tactical) High (faster, arcade-style)
Controls Smooth, controller-friendly Also good, depends on setup
AI & Ball Physics Advanced Balanced
eFootball leans toward realism and strategic gameplay, while FIFA is faster and more casual-friendly.
🖥 Performance on Apple Silicon Macs
eFootball:
Runs natively
Stable 60 FPS on M1 and above
Low battery drain on MacBooks
FIFA:
Only via Windows emulation or cloud
Can suffer frame drops or lag depending on method
High CPU/GPU usage
Winner: eFootball, by a wide margin on native Macs.
🌐 Online Modes & Features
Both games offer online play, matchmaking, and seasonal events — but FIFA’s online features are limited or unavailable on Mac due to the lack of official support.
eFootball, on the other hand, includes:
Online friendlies
Ranked matchmaking
Team building and events
🏁 Final Verdict: Best Football Game for Mac
Category Winner
Installation eFootball
Performance eFootball
Realism Tie
Casual Fun FIFA
Online Play (Mac) eFootball
Conclusion:
If you’re using a Mac, especially with Apple Silicon, eFootball is clearly the better choice. It runs natively, delivers a high-performance experience, and brings console-quality football to your Mac — without hacks or emulators.